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Ranhill Utilities BhdXKLS:5272 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.09 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5272 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 439 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks worse than 86.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5272'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 1.94 Max: 3.26
Current: 3.09
During the past years, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.26. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.94.
XKLS:5272's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 86.56% of 439
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.54
vs XKLS:5272: 3.09
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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.736. 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 RM0.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ranhill Utilities 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XKLS:5272 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Ranhill Utilities 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Ranhill Utilities 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.
* 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.
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 3.09 mean?
Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.09 as of Jul. 30, 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 1.94. Over the past decade, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #380 out of 439 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.09 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 1.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 3.26. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 3.09 is 100.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #380 out of 439 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ranhill Utilities Bhd has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #380 out of 439 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ranhill Utilities Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 3.09 is 100.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 3.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Ranhill Utilities 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.54, based on 439 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. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.09 is 100.6% 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.09, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.46, compared to a current price of RM2.01 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.09, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 100.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.54. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.09 as of Jul. 30, 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.01 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.46.
GuruFocus considers Ranhill Utilities Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5272:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.09 (59% above median its 10-year median of 1.94)
GF Value™: RM1.46 vs. price of RM2.01 (37.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#380 of 439)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5272 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd is engaged in investment holding business. It operates mainly in the environment, energy, and engineering services sectors. The company's reportable segments include Water, Power, Consultancy and services. Its water segment focuses on water supply, wastewater treatment, and water asset management, serving regions in Malaysia, China, and Thailand. The power segment owns and operates combined cycle gas turbine power plants and solar power facilities in Malaysia. The Consultancy and services segment offers water management, civil and infrastructure engineering, and energy solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Water segment.
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