Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.41 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 74% Below Median

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XKLS:7218 Arka Bhd XKLS:7218
58 GF Score
Price RM0.47
GF Value RM1.44
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Arka Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Arka Bhd XKLS:7218 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7218 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Transportation companies, Arka Bhd ranks better than 88.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Arka Bhd's current share price is RM0.465. Arka Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.14. Arka Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.41.

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

XKLS:7218' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 1.56   Max: 6.32
Current: 0.41

During the past years, Arka Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.32. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 1.56.

XKLS:7218's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
88.93% of 741 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs XKLS:7218: 0.41

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.

Arka Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.871. 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 RM1.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Arka Bhd  (XKLS:7218) 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.


Arka Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Arka Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arka 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.

Arka Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Arka Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Arka 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 1.50 0.95 0.58 0.61 0.53

XKLS:7218 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Arka 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.


Arka Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Arka Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Arka 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.465/1.14
=0.41

* 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.

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

For example, Arka 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)
=0.871/330.2130*330.2130
=0.871

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Arka Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.072 241.018 1.469
201609 1.083 241.428 1.481
201612 1.065 241.432 1.457
201703 1.089 243.801 1.475
201706 1.090 244.955 1.469
201709 1.078 246.819 1.442
201712 1.021 246.524 1.368
201803 1.018 249.554 1.347
201806 1.015 251.989 1.330
201809 1.015 252.439 1.328
201812 1.023 251.233 1.345
201903 1.020 254.202 1.325
201906 1.014 256.143 1.307
201909 1.003 256.759 1.290
201912 0.887 256.974 1.140
202003 0.883 258.115 1.130
202006 0.873 257.797 1.118
202009 0.875 260.280 1.110
202012 0.831 260.474 1.053
202103 0.832 264.877 1.037
202106 0.849 271.696 1.032
202109 0.890 274.310 1.071
202112 0.909 278.802 1.077
202203 0.918 287.504 1.054
202206 0.921 296.311 1.026
202209 0.930 296.808 1.035
202212 0.938 296.797 1.044
202303 0.943 301.836 1.032
202306 0.941 305.109 1.018
202309 0.943 307.789 1.012
202312 0.966 306.746 1.040
202403 0.955 312.332 1.010
202406 0.929 314.175 0.976
202409 0.908 315.301 0.951
202412 0.872 315.605 0.912
202503 0.845 319.799 0.873
202506 0.855 322.561 0.875
202509 0.856 324.800 0.870
202512 0.881 324.054 0.898
202603 0.871 330.213 0.871

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 0.41 mean?
Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 as of Jul. 26, 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 Arka Bhd and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Arka Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 6.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Arka Bhd ranks #82 out of 741 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Arka Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Arka Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 6.32. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Arka Bhd's value of 0.41 is 67.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arka Bhd ranks #82 out of 741 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arka Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arka Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Arka Bhd ranks #82 out of 741 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Arka Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Arka Bhd's value of 0.41 is 67.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Arka Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 6.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Arka 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 741 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. Arka Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 is 67.7% 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 Arka Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arka Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arka Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.44, compared to a current price of RM0.47 — trading 67.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 67.7% below the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Arka Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Jul. 26, 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 Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arka Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.47 is trading 67.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.44. GuruFocus considers Arka Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7218:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.41 (74% below median its 10-year median of 1.56)
  • GF Value™: RM1.44 vs. price of RM0.47 (67.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.7% below the Transportation median (#82 of 741)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arka Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 2955, 2956 & 2957, Jalan Perusahaan Sungai Lokan 3, Kawasan Perusahaan Sungai Lokan, Butterworth, PNG, MYS, 13400
Arka Bhd is a provider of logistics and logistics-related activities. The company provides trucking services and cross-border trucking services for consolidation cargo or loose truck loads services from the Malaysia-Singapore-Malaysia and Malaysia-Thailand-Malaysia routes. Its segments consist of Logistic solutions which derive majority revenue provides customs brokerage, warehousing, freight forwarding trucking related services, international air, and ocean freight services; Tyre products that manufacture and trades in tyres; Technology division engaged in technology service activities including providing infrastructure for hosting, data processing services and related activities and Investment holdings that provide management services and letting of properties.
58GF Score

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