AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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XKLS:7579 AWC Bhd XKLS:7579
66 GF Score
Price RM0.45
GF Value RM0.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AWC Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AWC Bhd XKLS:7579 -2.17% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7579 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,363 Construction companies, AWC Bhd ranks better than 73.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), AWC Bhd's current share price is RM0.45. AWC Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.76. AWC Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.59.

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

XKLS:7579' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 0.88   Max: 1.91
Current: 0.6

During the past years, AWC Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.91. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.88.

XKLS:7579's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.51% of 1363 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs XKLS:7579: 0.60

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.

AWC Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.708. 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 RM0.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AWC Bhd  (XKLS:7579) 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.


AWC Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AWC Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AWC 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.

AWC Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AWC Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.02 0.74 0.71 1.48 0.78

AWC 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 1.09 0.78 0.93 0.87 0.61

XKLS:7579 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, AWC 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.


AWC Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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AWC 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.45/0.76
=0.59

* 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.

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

For example, AWC 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)
=0.708/330.2130*330.2130
=0.708

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

AWC Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.461 241.018 0.632
201609 0.480 241.428 0.657
201612 0.494 241.432 0.676
201703 0.513 243.801 0.695
201706 0.536 244.955 0.723
201709 0.555 246.819 0.743
201712 0.568 246.524 0.761
201803 0.580 249.554 0.767
201806 0.608 251.989 0.797
201809 0.633 252.439 0.828
201812 0.665 251.233 0.874
201903 0.685 254.202 0.890
201906 0.676 256.143 0.871
201909 0.698 256.759 0.898
201912 0.688 256.974 0.884
202003 0.698 258.115 0.893
202006 0.599 257.797 0.767
202009 0.615 260.280 0.780
202012 0.629 260.474 0.797
202103 0.645 264.877 0.804
202106 0.652 271.696 0.792
202109 0.662 274.310 0.797
202112 0.680 278.802 0.805
202203 0.698 287.504 0.802
202206 0.709 296.311 0.790
202209 0.728 296.808 0.810
202212 0.730 296.797 0.812
202303 0.739 301.836 0.808
202306 0.704 305.109 0.762
202309 0.705 307.789 0.756
202312 0.603 306.746 0.649
202403 0.624 312.332 0.660
202406 0.641 314.175 0.674
202409 0.633 315.301 0.663
202412 0.657 315.605 0.687
202503 0.666 319.799 0.688
202506 0.683 322.561 0.699
202509 0.695 324.800 0.707
202512 0.689 324.054 0.702
202603 0.708 330.213 0.708

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 0.59 mean?
AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 as of Jul. 25, 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 AWC Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, AWC Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, AWC Bhd ranks #361 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is AWC Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AWC Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.91. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. AWC Bhd's value of 0.59 is 49.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AWC Bhd ranks #361 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AWC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AWC Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, AWC Bhd ranks #361 out of 1363 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts AWC Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. AWC Bhd's value of 0.59 is 49.6% below this benchmark. Historically, AWC Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 1.17, AWC 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.17, based on 1,363 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. AWC Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 49.6% 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 AWC Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AWC Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AWC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.63, compared to a current price of RM0.45 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 49.6% below the Construction industry median of 1.17. AWC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 25, 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 AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AWC Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.45 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.63. GuruFocus considers AWC Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7579:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.88)
  • GF Value™: RM0.63 vs. price of RM0.45 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.6% below the Construction median (#361 of 1363)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7579 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AWC Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan USJ 9/5T, 20-2, Subang Business Centre, UEP Subang Jaya, Subang Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47620
AWC Bhd engages in provision of comprehensive facility management services, air conditioning and building automation, landscaping, manufacturing, general trading and installation of cleaning equipment, automated vacuum waste collection systems and pipe networks and specialised connections, provision of environment protection equipment trading and building cleaning services, operating waste dumping places, providing waste collection, waste transportation, installation, repair and maintenance of central cleaning systems, mechanical and electrical engineering works, trading of specialised water tanks and rainwater harvesting products, construction activities, acting as contractors and general trading. Its segments include Investment holding, Facilities, Engineering, Environment, and Rail.
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