Maxis Bhd (XKLS:6012) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.62 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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XKLS:6012 Maxis Bhd XKLS:6012
76 GF Score
Price RM3.55
GF Value RM3.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Maxis Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Maxis Bhd XKLS:6012 +0.85% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.62 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 4.11. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6012 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Telecommunication Services companies, Maxis Bhd ranks worse than 77.78% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Maxis Bhd's current share price is RM3.55. Maxis Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.98. Maxis Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.62.

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

XKLS:6012' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.32   Med: 4.11   Max: 6.33
Current: 3.59

During the past years, Maxis Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.33. The lowest was 3.32. And the median was 4.11.

XKLS:6012's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.78% of 288 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.78 vs XKLS:6012: 3.59

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.

Maxis Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.784. 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 RM0.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Maxis Bhd  (XKLS:6012) 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.


Maxis Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Maxis Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maxis 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.

Maxis Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Maxis Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Maxis Bhd 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 3.58 3.77 3.75 3.94 3.67

XKLS:6012 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Maxis 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.


Maxis Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Maxis Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Maxis 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.55/0.98
=3.62

* 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.

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

For example, Maxis 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)
=0.784/330.2130*330.2130
=0.784

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Maxis Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.587 241.018 0.804
201609 0.606 241.428 0.829
201612 0.617 241.432 0.844
201703 0.645 243.801 0.874
201706 0.856 244.955 1.154
201709 0.879 246.819 1.176
201712 0.889 246.524 1.191
201803 0.904 249.554 1.196
201806 0.914 251.989 1.198
201809 0.930 252.439 1.217
201812 0.915 251.233 1.203
201903 0.911 254.202 1.183
201906 0.912 256.143 1.176
201909 0.908 256.759 1.168
201912 0.895 256.974 1.150
202003 0.899 258.115 1.150
202006 0.902 257.797 1.155
202009 0.909 260.280 1.153
202012 0.858 260.474 1.088
202103 0.896 264.877 1.117
202106 0.902 271.696 1.096
202109 0.861 274.310 1.036
202112 0.827 278.802 0.979
202203 0.848 287.504 0.974
202206 0.842 296.311 0.938
202209 0.832 296.808 0.926
202212 0.778 296.797 0.866
202303 0.805 301.836 0.881
202306 0.771 305.109 0.834
202309 0.767 307.789 0.823
202312 0.733 306.746 0.789
202403 0.739 312.332 0.781
202406 0.745 314.175 0.783
202409 0.751 315.301 0.787
202412 0.754 315.605 0.789
202503 0.751 319.799 0.775
202506 0.762 322.561 0.780
202509 0.776 324.800 0.789
202512 0.785 324.054 0.800
202603 0.784 330.213 0.784

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 3.62 mean?
Maxis Bhd (XKLS:6012) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.62 as of Jul. 28, 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 Maxis Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 4.11. Over the past decade, Maxis Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.32 to 6.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Maxis Bhd ranks #224 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Maxis Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Maxis Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.62 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 4.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.32 to a high of 6.33. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Maxis Bhd's value of 3.62 is 103.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maxis Bhd ranks #224 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Maxis Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maxis Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Maxis Bhd ranks #224 out of 288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Maxis Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Maxis Bhd's value of 3.62 is 103.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Maxis Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.32 to 6.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.11 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Maxis 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.78, based on 288 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. Maxis Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.62 is 103.4% 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 Maxis Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maxis Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.62, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 4.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maxis Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxis Bhd (XKLS:6012) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.83, compared to a current price of RM3.55 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.62, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 4.11 and 103.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.78. Maxis Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Maxis Bhd (XKLS:6012), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.62 as of Jul. 28, 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 Maxis Bhd (XKLS:6012) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxis Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.55 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.83. GuruFocus considers Maxis Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6012:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.62 (12% below median its 10-year median of 4.11)
  • GF Value™: RM3.83 vs. price of RM3.55 (7.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 103.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#224 of 288)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Maxis Bhd Business Description

Address Off Jalan Ampang, Level 5 - 9, 11, 15 - 25, Menara Maxis, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50088
Maxis Bhd is a telecommunications provider. Its primary services include mobile, wireless, fixed, and enterprise services, with the majority of revenue generated from mobile and wireless. The company generates mobile revenue from prepaid and postpaid subscribers, with roughly an even split between both. Within enterprise services, Maxis provides traditional managed services in addition to mobile and fixed services. Additionally, the company owns fiber backhaul infrastructure.
76GF Score

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