Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.48 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 51% Above Median

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XKLS:8311 Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd XKLS:8311
35 GF Score
Price RM0.43
GF Value RM0.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd XKLS:8311 -2.27% 35 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8311 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,357 Construction companies, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 59.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's current share price is RM0.43. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.29. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.48.

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

XKLS:8311' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 0.98   Max: 1.53
Current: 1.48

During the past years, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.53. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.98.

XKLS:8311's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.32% of 1357 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs XKLS:8311: 1.48

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.

Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.303. 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 RM0.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:8311) 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.


Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pesona Metro 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.

Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.10 0.91 0.66 1.15 1.18

Pesona Metro Holdings 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 0.96 1.08 1.45 1.18 1.10

XKLS:8311 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Pesona Metro 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.


Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Pesona Metro 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.

Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.43/0.29
=1.48

* 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.

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

For example, Pesona Metro 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)
=0.303/330.2130*330.2130
=0.303

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.217 241.018 0.297
201609 0.212 241.428 0.290
201612 0.219 241.432 0.300
201703 0.229 243.801 0.310
201706 0.228 244.955 0.307
201709 0.226 246.819 0.302
201712 0.256 246.524 0.343
201803 0.260 249.554 0.344
201806 0.265 251.989 0.347
201809 0.262 252.439 0.343
201812 0.258 251.233 0.339
201903 0.262 254.202 0.340
201906 0.272 256.143 0.351
201909 0.269 256.759 0.346
201912 0.263 256.974 0.338
202003 0.267 258.115 0.342
202006 0.243 257.797 0.311
202009 0.223 260.280 0.283
202012 0.229 260.474 0.290
202103 0.236 264.877 0.294
202106 0.240 271.696 0.292
202109 0.229 274.310 0.276
202112 0.221 278.802 0.262
202203 0.223 287.504 0.256
202206 0.222 296.311 0.247
202209 0.217 296.808 0.241
202212 0.212 296.797 0.236
202303 0.214 301.836 0.234
202306 0.218 305.109 0.236
202309 0.223 307.789 0.239
202312 0.226 306.746 0.243
202403 0.230 312.332 0.243
202406 0.233 314.175 0.245
202409 0.240 315.301 0.251
202412 0.250 315.605 0.262
202503 0.260 319.799 0.268
202506 0.266 322.561 0.272
202509 0.282 324.800 0.287
202512 0.299 324.054 0.305
202603 0.303 330.213 0.303

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 1.48 mean?
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 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 Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd ranks #805 out of 1357 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.53. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's value of 1.48 is 27.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd ranks #805 out of 1357 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd ranks #805 out of 1357 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's value of 1.48 is 27.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Pesona Metro Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.16, based on 1,357 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. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 is 27.6% 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 Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.39, compared to a current price of RM0.43 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 27.6% above the Construction industry median of 1.16. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 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 Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.43 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.39. GuruFocus considers Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8311:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.48 (51% above median its 10-year median of 0.98)
  • GF Value™: RM0.39 vs. price of RM0.43 (10.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.6% above the Construction median (#805 of 1357)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8311 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 39, Jalan SB Indah 1/19, Taman Sungai Besi Indah, Seri Kembangan, SGR, MYS, 43300
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd is a diversified investment holding company. Its operations extend across civil engineering, building construction, river rehabilitation and beautification, concession-based ventures, and the trading of construction-related materials. Its segments consist of Construction works engaged in Construct building, infrastructure and project planning cum implementation contractor; Concession engaged in Maintenance service of Student Hostel; Investment holding; Property development engaged in Real estate activities with own or leased property. It derives majority of the revenue from Construction works segment. All of the activities are carried in Malaysia.
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