Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.05 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 44% Above Median

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XKLS:5151 Hextar Global Bhd XKLS:5151
48 GF Score
Price RM0.78
GF Value RM0.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hextar Global Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hextar Global Bhd XKLS:5151 +1.31% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.05 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 4.90. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5151 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Agriculture companies, Hextar Global Bhd ranks worse than 93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Hextar Global Bhd's current share price is RM0.775. Hextar Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.11. Hextar Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hextar Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5151' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 4.9   Max: 8.2
Current: 7.07

During the past years, Hextar Global Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.20. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 4.90.

XKLS:5151's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93% of 200 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.37 vs XKLS:5151: 7.07

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hextar Global Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.067. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is RM0.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hextar Global Bhd  (XKLS:5151) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Hextar Global Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hextar Global Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hextar Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hextar Global Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hextar Global Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hextar Global Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5151 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Hextar Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Hextar Global Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Hextar Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hextar Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hextar Global Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Hextar Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.775/0.11
=7.05

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hextar Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hextar Global Bhd's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.067/330.2130*330.2130
=0.067

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hextar Global Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.202 241.018 0.277
201609 0.202 241.428 0.276
201612 0.161 241.432 0.220
201703 0.154 243.801 0.209
201706 0.151 244.955 0.204
201709 0.150 246.819 0.201
201712 0.142 246.524 0.190
201803 0.138 249.554 0.183
201806 0.132 251.989 0.173
201809 0.132 252.439 0.173
201812 0.278 251.233 0.365
201903 0.119 254.202 0.155
201906 0.049 256.143 0.063
201909 0.052 256.759 0.067
201912 0.046 256.974 0.059
202003 0.046 258.115 0.059
202006 0.047 257.797 0.060
202009 0.049 260.280 0.062
202012 0.050 260.474 0.063
202103 0.051 264.877 0.064
202106 0.053 271.696 0.064
202109 0.049 274.310 0.059
202112 0.053 278.802 0.063
202203 0.052 287.504 0.060
202206 0.057 296.311 0.064
202209 0.051 296.808 0.057
202212 0.055 296.797 0.061
202303 0.054 301.836 0.059
202306 0.056 305.109 0.061
202309 0.060 307.789 0.064
202312 0.065 306.746 0.070
202403 0.058 312.332 0.061
202406 0.063 314.175 0.066
202409 0.062 315.301 0.065
202412 0.057 315.605 0.060
202503 0.061 319.799 0.063
202506 0.064 322.561 0.066
202509 0.063 324.800 0.064
202512 0.067 324.054 0.068
202603 0.067 330.213 0.067

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.05 mean?
Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.05 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hextar Global Bhd and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 4.90. Over the past decade, Hextar Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 8.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #186 out of 200 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is Hextar Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hextar Global Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.05 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 4.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 8.20. The Agriculture industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37. Hextar Global Bhd's value of 7.05 is 414.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #186 out of 200 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hextar Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hextar Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #186 out of 200 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hextar Global Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37. Hextar Global Bhd's value of 7.05 is 414.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hextar Global Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 8.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.90 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Hextar Global Bhd has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Agriculture company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.37, based on 200 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hextar Global Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.05 is 414.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hextar Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hextar Global Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.05, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 4.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hextar Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.78 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.05, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 4.90 and 414.6% above the Agriculture industry median of 1.37. Hextar Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.05 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Global Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.78 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91. GuruFocus considers Hextar Global Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5151:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.05 (44% above median its 10-year median of 4.90)
  • GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.78 (14.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 414.6% above the Agriculture median (#186 of 200)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hextar Global Bhd Business Description

Address No. 64, Jalan Bayu Laut 4/KS09, Kota Bayuemas, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41200
Hextar Global Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiaries, is involved in the trading and distribution of agrochemicals and fertilizers, the manufacturing and trading of healthcare disposable products, and agro-based technology. It has four operating segments, including Investment holding, Agriculture, Specialty chemicals, and Fruits. The maximum revenue is generated from the Specialty Chemicals segment. It operates principally in Malaysia. Its product distributions are channeled through distributors, hypermarkets, supermarkets, and dealer networks in all towns in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.
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