Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.55 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 63% Below Median

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XKLS:8524 Taliworks Corp Bhd XKLS:8524
76 GF Score
Price RM0.31
GF Value RM1.10
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Taliworks Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Taliworks Bhd XKLS:8524 -3.17% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8524 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 160 Waste Management companies, Taliworks Bhd ranks better than 73.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Taliworks Bhd's current share price is RM0.305. Taliworks Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.55. Taliworks Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.55.

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

XKLS:8524' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.47   Max: 1.9
Current: 0.58

During the past years, Taliworks Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.90. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.47.

XKLS:8524's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.12% of 160 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.575 vs XKLS:8524: 0.58

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.

Taliworks Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.351. 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 RM0.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Taliworks Bhd  (XKLS:8524) 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.


Taliworks Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Taliworks Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taliworks 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.

Taliworks Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Taliworks 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 1.66 1.55 1.46 1.37 0.92

Taliworks 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 1.24 1.07 1.00 0.92 0.78

XKLS:8524 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Taliworks 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.


Taliworks Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

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

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


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Taliworks 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.305/0.55
=0.55

* 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.

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

For example, Taliworks 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)
=0.351/330.2130*330.2130
=0.351

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Taliworks Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.555 241.018 0.760
201609 0.552 241.428 0.755
201612 0.545 241.432 0.745
201703 0.547 243.801 0.741
201706 0.539 244.955 0.727
201709 0.531 246.819 0.710
201712 0.523 246.524 0.701
201803 0.514 249.554 0.680
201806 0.511 251.989 0.670
201809 0.509 252.439 0.666
201812 0.524 251.233 0.689
201903 0.516 254.202 0.670
201906 0.510 256.143 0.657
201909 0.534 256.759 0.687
201912 0.512 256.974 0.658
202003 0.504 258.115 0.645
202006 0.493 257.797 0.631
202009 0.485 260.280 0.615
202012 0.476 260.474 0.603
202103 0.466 264.877 0.581
202106 0.455 271.696 0.553
202109 0.459 274.310 0.553
202112 0.449 278.802 0.532
202203 0.438 287.504 0.503
202206 0.408 296.311 0.455
202209 0.397 296.808 0.442
202212 0.391 296.797 0.435
202303 0.379 301.836 0.415
202306 0.368 305.109 0.398
202309 0.358 307.789 0.384
202312 0.345 306.746 0.371
202403 0.342 312.332 0.362
202406 0.341 314.175 0.358
202409 0.344 315.301 0.360
202412 0.332 315.605 0.347
202503 0.332 319.799 0.343
202506 0.334 322.561 0.342
202509 0.351 324.800 0.357
202512 0.354 324.054 0.361
202603 0.351 330.213 0.351

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 0.55 mean?
Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.55 as of Jul. 27, 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 Taliworks Bhd and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, Taliworks Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Taliworks Bhd ranks #43 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Taliworks Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Taliworks Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.55 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.90. The Waste Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58. Taliworks Bhd's value of 0.55 is 65.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taliworks Bhd ranks #43 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taliworks Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taliworks Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Taliworks Bhd ranks #43 out of 160 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Taliworks Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58. Taliworks Bhd's value of 0.55 is 65.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Taliworks Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 1.58, Taliworks 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 Waste Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.58, based on 160 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. Taliworks Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.55 is 65.1% 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 Taliworks Bhd and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taliworks Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taliworks Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.10, compared to a current price of RM0.31 — trading 72.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 65.1% below the Waste Management industry median of 1.58. Taliworks Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Jul. 27, 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 Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taliworks Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.31 is trading 72.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.10. GuruFocus considers Taliworks Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8524:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.55 (63% below median its 10-year median of 1.47)
  • GF Value™: RM1.10 vs. price of RM0.31 (72.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.1% below the Waste Management median (#43 of 160)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8524 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taliworks Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan Wan Kadir, Level 19, Menara LGB, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 60000
Taliworks Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Water, Waste management, Construction, Toll highway, Renewables, and others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Waste management segment, which includes solid waste collection, public cleansing management, and other related activities. Its Water segment includes management, operations, and maintenance of water treatment plants and water distribution systems. The Construction segment is engaged in the provision of contracting, project, and management services relating to construction contracts. The Toll highway segment includes operations and maintenance of toll highways. The Renewables segment includes business development of solar and other renewable energy projects.
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