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Central Global BhdXKLS:8052 +0.57%40 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.50 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8052 with a GF Score™ of 40/100. Among 1,273 Chemicals companies, Central Global Bhd ranks worse than 83.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8052's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 1.66 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio only.
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.
Central Global Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2025 was RM0.141. 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 RM0.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2025.
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Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) 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.
Central Global Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Central Global Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Global 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.
Central Global Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XKLS:8052 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central Global 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.
Central Global Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Central Global 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.
Central Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 5.50 mean?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.50 as of Jul. 24, 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 Central Global Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Global Bhd ranks #1065 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Central Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Central Global Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.50. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Central Global Bhd's value of 5.50 is 231.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Global Bhd ranks #1065 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Global Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Central Global Bhd ranks #1065 out of 1273 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Central Global Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Central Global Bhd's value of 5.50 is 231.3% above this benchmark. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.66, based on 1,273 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. Central Global Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.50 is 231.3% 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 Central Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Global Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.50. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.50 and 231.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. Central Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100. 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 Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.50 as of Jul. 24, 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.
Central Global Bhd is a manufacturer of industrial tapes and labels stock. These are provided for professional auto spray painting, packing, advertising applications, general labeling, and identification. The group's reportable segment comprises manufacturing and sale of self-adhesive label stocks and tapes, construction contracts, trading, and others. The adhesive tape products include masking tape, painter tape, foam tape, tissue tape, polyester tape, acrylic tape, cloth tape, and others. The construction segment derives majority revenue.
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