HB Global (XKLS:5187) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.09 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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What is HB Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

HB Global XKLS:5187 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.09 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 0.20. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,425 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, HB Global ranks better than 98.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), HB Global's current share price is RM0.035. HB Global's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.37. HB Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.09.

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

XKLS:5187' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.49
Current: 0.08

During the past years, HB Global's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.49. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.20.

XKLS:5187's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
98.32% of 1425 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs XKLS:5187: 0.08

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.

HB Global's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.100. 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 RM0.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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HB Global  (XKLS:5187) 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.


HB Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


HB Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HB Global'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.

HB Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

HB Global Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.27 0.28 0.17 0.19

HB Global Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 0.11 0.12 0.11 0.08

XKLS:5187 vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, HB Global'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.


HB Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HB Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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



HB Global 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.035/0.37
=0.09

* 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.

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

For example, HB Global'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)
=0.1/330.2130*330.2130
=0.100

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

HB Global Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.373 241.018 0.511
201609 0.372 241.428 0.509
201612 0.391 241.432 0.535
201703 0.389 243.801 0.527
201706 0.384 244.955 0.518
201709 0.393 246.819 0.526
201712 0.404 246.524 0.541
201803 0.405 249.554 0.536
201806 0.408 251.989 0.535
201809 0.399 252.439 0.522
201812 0.420 251.233 0.552
201903 0.433 254.202 0.562
201906 0.431 256.143 0.556
201909 0.421 256.759 0.541
201912 0.431 256.974 0.554
202003 0.432 258.115 0.553
202006 0.422 257.797 0.541
202009 0.415 260.280 0.527
202012 0.392 260.474 0.497
202103 0.371 264.877 0.463
202106 0.388 271.696 0.472
202109 0.323 274.310 0.389
202112 0.317 278.802 0.375
202203 0.306 287.504 0.351
202206 0.300 296.311 0.334
202209 0.292 296.808 0.325
202212 0.167 296.797 0.186
202303 0.165 301.836 0.181
202306 0.161 305.109 0.174
202309 0.156 307.789 0.167
202312 0.135 306.746 0.145
202403 0.126 312.332 0.133
202406 0.129 314.175 0.136
202409 0.119 315.301 0.125
202412 0.124 315.605 0.130
202503 0.123 319.799 0.127
202506 0.118 322.561 0.121
202509 0.119 324.800 0.121
202512 0.111 324.054 0.113
202603 0.100 330.213 0.100

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 0.09 mean?
HB Global (XKLS:5187) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.09 as of Aug. 02, 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 HB Global and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, HB Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, HB Global ranks #24 out of 1425 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is HB Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
HB Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.09 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. HB Global's value of 0.09 is 92.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HB Global ranks #24 out of 1425 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does HB Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, HB Global ranks #24 out of 1425 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places HB Global in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. HB Global's value of 0.09 is 92.7% below this benchmark. Historically, HB Global's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 1.24, HB Global has consistently been below 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.24, based on 1,425 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. HB Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.09 is 92.7% below 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 HB Global and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HB Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.09, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HB Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HB Global (XKLS:5187) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.07, compared to a current price of RM0.04 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.09, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 92.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.24. 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 HB Global (XKLS:5187), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.09 as of Aug. 02, 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.

HB Global Business Description

Address 1D, Jalan Ceylo, 6th Floor, VIDA Bukit Ceylon, Bukit Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50200
HB Global Ltd is an investment holding company. The company and its subsidiaries are mainly a food processing company specializing in the production of a wide variety of ready-to-serve food. The group is organized into business units based on their products and has following reportable operating segments, Ready-to-Serve Food; Frozen Vegetables; and Others. Company majority revenue is from Ready-to-serve food. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from China.