PGF Capital Bhd (XKLS:8117) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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XKLS:8117 PGF Capital Bhd XKLS:8117
87 GF Score
Price RM1.80
GF Value RM2.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PGF Capital Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PGF Capital Bhd XKLS:8117 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8117 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Building Materials companies, PGF Capital Bhd ranks worse than 61.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), PGF Capital Bhd's current share price is RM1.80. PGF Capital Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM1.36. PGF Capital Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.32.

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

XKLS:8117' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45   Med: 1.14   Max: 1.91
Current: 1.35

During the past years, PGF Capital Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.91. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 1.14.

XKLS:8117's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.27% of 315 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs XKLS:8117: 1.35

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.

PGF Capital Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was RM1.500. 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 RM1.36 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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PGF Capital Bhd  (XKLS:8117) 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.


PGF Capital Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PGF Capital Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PGF Capital 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.

PGF Capital Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

PGF Capital Bhd Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.79 1.23 1.36 1.68 1.35

PGF Capital Bhd Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 1.47 1.28 1.51 1.35 1.09

XKLS:8117 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, PGF Capital 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.


PGF Capital Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, PGF Capital Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PGF Capital 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.80/1.36
=1.32

* 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.

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

For example, PGF Capital Bhd's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=1.5/335.1230*335.1230
=1.500

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

PGF Capital Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 0.789 240.849 1.098
201611 0.795 241.353 1.104
201702 0.983 243.603 1.352
201705 0.987 244.733 1.352
201708 0.999 245.519 1.364
201711 1.017 246.669 1.382
201802 0.994 248.991 1.338
201805 1.017 251.588 1.355
201808 1.026 252.146 1.364
201811 1.053 252.038 1.400
201902 1.033 252.776 1.370
201905 1.035 256.092 1.354
201908 1.038 256.558 1.356
201911 1.054 257.208 1.373
202002 1.054 258.678 1.365
202005 1.055 256.394 1.379
202008 1.074 259.918 1.385
202011 1.092 260.229 1.406
202102 1.094 263.014 1.394
202105 1.106 269.195 1.377
202108 1.100 273.567 1.348
202111 1.101 277.948 1.327
202202 1.156 283.716 1.365
202205 1.135 292.296 1.301
202208 1.161 296.171 1.314
202211 1.162 297.711 1.308
202302 1.238 300.840 1.379
202305 1.215 304.127 1.339
202308 1.223 307.026 1.335
202311 1.252 307.051 1.366
202402 1.290 310.326 1.393
202405 1.249 314.069 1.333
202408 1.247 314.796 1.328
202411 1.259 315.493 1.337
202502 1.355 319.082 1.423
202505 1.369 321.465 1.427
202508 1.385 323.976 1.433
202511 1.409 324.122 1.457
202602 1.454 326.785 1.491
202605 1.500 335.123 1.500

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 1.32 mean?
PGF Capital Bhd (XKLS:8117) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Aug. 01, 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 PGF Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, PGF Capital Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, PGF Capital Bhd ranks #193 out of 315 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is PGF Capital Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PGF Capital Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.91. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98. PGF Capital Bhd's value of 1.32 is 34.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PGF Capital Bhd ranks #193 out of 315 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PGF Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PGF Capital Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, PGF Capital Bhd ranks #193 out of 315 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PGF Capital Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98. PGF Capital Bhd's value of 1.32 is 34.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PGF Capital Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 0.98, PGF Capital 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 Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.98, based on 315 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. PGF Capital Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 34.7% 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 PGF Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PGF Capital Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PGF Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGF Capital Bhd (XKLS:8117) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.25, compared to a current price of RM1.80 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 34.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.98. PGF Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 PGF Capital Bhd (XKLS:8117), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Aug. 01, 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 PGF Capital Bhd (XKLS:8117) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGF Capital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.80 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.25. GuruFocus considers PGF Capital Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8117:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.14)
  • GF Value™: RM2.25 vs. price of RM1.80 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.7% above the Building Materials median (#193 of 315)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PGF Capital Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2449, Lorong Perusahaan Sepuluh, Kawasan Perusahaan Perai, Perai, PNG, MYS, 13600
PGF Capital Bhd is an investment holding company with subsidiaries involved in manufacturing, agriculture, property development, and property investment. The group has three business segments namely Insulation; Property development and Investment holding. The company generates maximum revenue from the Insulation segment.
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