KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.35 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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XKLS:8362 KYM Holdings Bhd XKLS:8362
46 GF Score
Price RM0.27
GF Value RM0.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is KYM Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

KYM Holdings Bhd XKLS:8362 -1.82% 46 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8362 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Packaging & Containers companies, KYM Holdings Bhd ranks better than 86.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), KYM Holdings Bhd's current share price is RM0.27. KYM Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM0.77. KYM Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.35.

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

XKLS:8362' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.54   Max: 1.08
Current: 0.36

During the past years, KYM Holdings Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.08. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.54.

XKLS:8362's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
86.08% of 316 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.115 vs XKLS:8362: 0.36

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.

KYM Holdings Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM0.753. 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 RM0.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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KYM Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:8362) 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.


KYM Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


KYM Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KYM 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.

KYM Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

KYM Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.54 0.85 0.59 0.44 0.36

KYM Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.43 0.38 0.37 0.36 0.34

XKLS:8362 vs SW, PKG, IP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, KYM 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.


KYM Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KYM Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KYM 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.27/0.77
=0.35

* 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.

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

For example, KYM Holdings Bhd's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=0.753/333.0200*333.0200
=0.753

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

KYM Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 0.599 240.628 0.829
201610 0.602 241.729 0.829
201701 0.613 242.839 0.841
201704 0.621 244.524 0.846
201707 0.615 244.786 0.837
201710 0.610 246.663 0.824
201801 0.607 247.867 0.816
201804 0.606 250.546 0.805
201807 0.608 252.006 0.803
201810 0.595 252.885 0.784
201901 0.631 251.712 0.835
201904 0.624 255.548 0.813
201907 0.615 256.571 0.798
201910 0.604 257.346 0.782
202001 0.572 257.971 0.738
202004 0.562 256.389 0.730
202007 0.568 259.101 0.730
202010 0.566 260.388 0.724
202101 0.565 261.582 0.719
202104 0.566 267.054 0.706
202107 0.558 273.003 0.681
202110 0.569 276.589 0.685
202201 0.589 281.148 0.698
202204 0.619 289.109 0.713
202207 0.632 296.276 0.710
202210 0.648 298.012 0.724
202301 0.646 299.170 0.719
202304 0.722 303.363 0.793
202307 0.719 305.691 0.783
202310 0.721 307.671 0.780
202401 0.734 308.417 0.793
202404 0.738 313.548 0.784
202407 0.745 314.540 0.789
202410 0.747 315.664 0.788
202501 0.746 317.671 0.782
202504 0.745 320.795 0.773
202507 0.741 323.048 0.764
202510 0.743 0.000
202601 0.753 325.252 0.771
202604 0.753 333.020 0.753

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 0.35 mean?
KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 as of Jul. 30, 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 KYM Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, KYM Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, KYM Holdings Bhd ranks #44 out of 316 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is KYM Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KYM Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.08. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12. KYM Holdings Bhd's value of 0.35 is 68.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KYM Holdings Bhd ranks #44 out of 316 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KYM Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KYM Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, KYM Holdings Bhd ranks #44 out of 316 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places KYM Holdings Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12. KYM Holdings Bhd's value of 0.35 is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, KYM Holdings Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 1.12, KYM Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.12, based on 316 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. KYM Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 is 68.6% 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 KYM Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KYM Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KYM Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 68.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.12. KYM Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Jul. 30, 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 KYM Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8362) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KYM Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29. GuruFocus considers KYM Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8362:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.35 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.54)
  • GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.27 (6.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#44 of 316)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8362 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KYM Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Level 17, KYM Tower, No. 8, Jalan PJU 7/6, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47800
KYM Holdings Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of industrial paper bags and paper egg trays. The group has four reportable segments: The Manufacturing segment manufactures and sells multi-wall industrial paper bags and corrugated fiberboards and boxes. The Investment holding segment is engaged in investment in unquoted shares, which are held for capital gains. The Property segment includes the properties leased out for rental income or held for long-term capital appreciation. Majority of the firm revenue comes from Manufacturing segment. The Multiwall Industrial Paper Sacks division also contributed for company's majority of the revenue. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Thailand, Mauritius, Sweden, Singapore.
46GF Score

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