M & A Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7082) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.44 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 32% Below Median

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XKLS:7082 M & A Equity Holdings Bhd XKLS:7082
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Price RM0.20
GF Value RM0.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is M & A Equity Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

M & A Equity Holdings Bhd XKLS:7082 27 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7082 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 624 Capital Markets companies, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd ranks better than 80.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's current share price is RM0.195. M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.44. M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.44.

The historical rank and industry rank for M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:7082' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.65   Max: 1.05
Current: 0.43

During the past years, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.05. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.65.

XKLS:7082's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
80.13% of 624 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.295 vs XKLS:7082: 0.43

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.

M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.224. 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 RM0.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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M & A Equity Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:7082) 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.


M & A Equity Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


M & A Equity Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for M & A Equity Holdings 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.

M & A Equity Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

M & A Equity Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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M & A Equity Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 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 0.63 0.54 0.60 0.54 0.51

XKLS:7082 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, M & A Equity Holdings 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.


M & A Equity Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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M & A Equity Holdings 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.

M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.195/0.44
=0.44

* 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.

M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, M & A Equity Holdings 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)
=0.224/330.2130*330.2130
=0.224

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

M & A Equity Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201604 0.445 239.261 0.614
201607 0.458 240.628 0.629
201610 0.478 241.729 0.653
201701 0.480 242.839 0.653
201704 0.495 244.524 0.668
201707 0.519 244.786 0.700
201710 0.528 246.663 0.707
201801 0.522 247.867 0.695
201804 0.497 250.546 0.655
201807 0.484 252.006 0.634
201810 0.478 252.885 0.624
201901 0.458 251.712 0.601
201904 0.449 255.548 0.580
201907 0.404 256.571 0.520
201910 0.399 257.346 0.512
202001 0.393 257.971 0.503
202004 0.392 256.389 0.505
202007 0.382 259.101 0.487
202010 0.384 260.388 0.487
202101 0.386 261.582 0.487
202104 0.377 267.054 0.466
202107 0.372 273.003 0.450
202110 0.333 276.589 0.398
202201 0.332 281.148 0.390
202204 0.329 289.109 0.376
202207 0.326 296.276 0.363
202210 0.324 298.012 0.359
202301 0.321 299.170 0.354
202304 0.253 303.363 0.275
202309 0.200 307.789 0.215
202312 0.203 306.746 0.219
202403 0.205 312.332 0.217
202406 0.208 314.175 0.219
202409 0.210 315.301 0.220
202412 0.211 315.605 0.221
202503 0.213 319.799 0.220
202506 0.217 322.561 0.222
202509 0.220 324.800 0.224
202512 0.221 324.054 0.225
202603 0.224 330.213 0.224

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 0.44 mean?
M & A Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7082) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 as of Jul. 29, 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 M & A Equity Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #124 out of 624 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.05. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's value of 0.44 is 66% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #124 out of 624 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #124 out of 624 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places M & A Equity Holdings Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's value of 0.44 is 66% below this benchmark. Historically, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 1.30, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.30, based on 624 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. M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 is 66% 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 M & A Equity Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M & A Equity Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7082) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.22, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 66% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.30. M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 1 warning sign 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 M & A Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7082), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Jul. 29, 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 M & A Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7082) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.22. GuruFocus considers M & A Equity Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7082:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.44 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
  • GF Value™: RM0.22 vs. price of RM0.20 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 66% below the Capital Markets median (#124 of 624)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7082 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


M & A Equity Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Lingkaran Syed Putra, No. 47-11, The Boulevard Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
M & A Equity Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company operates in three business segments: (i) Provision of stockbroking services, corporate finance advisory services, money lending services and fund management services ('Financial Services') (ii) Property Investment and Development (iii) Investment Holding. The company generates the majority of the revenue from the Financial Services segment in the form of Interest income, Brokerage commissions, Sales charges, Corporate finance advisory fees, Management fees, Performance fees, and Exit fees. The Property investment and development segment includes property development and property holding and investments. The investment holding segment includes investment holding and provision of management services activities.
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