Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.16 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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XKLS:8591 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd XKLS:8591
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Price RM0.45
GF Value RM0.68
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What is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd XKLS:8591 50 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.16 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8591 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,363 Construction companies, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks better than 95.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current share price is RM0.45. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.82. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.16.

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

XKLS:8591' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.19   Max: 0.29
Current: 0.16

During the past years, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.29. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.19.

XKLS:8591's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
95.16% of 1363 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs XKLS:8591: 0.16

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.

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.590. 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 RM2.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Crest Builder Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:8591) 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.


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crest Builder 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.

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Crest Builder 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 0.20 0.19 0.18 0.18 0.17

XKLS:8591 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Crest Builder 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.


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Crest Builder 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.45/2.82
=0.16

* 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.

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

For example, Crest Builder 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)
=1.59/330.2130*330.2130
=1.590

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.320 241.018 3.179
201609 2.335 241.428 3.194
201612 2.358 241.432 3.225
201703 2.398 243.801 3.248
201706 2.441 244.955 3.291
201709 2.441 246.819 3.266
201712 2.487 246.524 3.331
201803 2.531 249.554 3.349
201806 2.602 251.989 3.410
201809 2.762 252.439 3.613
201812 2.868 251.233 3.770
201903 2.963 254.202 3.849
201906 2.990 256.143 3.855
201909 2.981 256.759 3.834
201912 3.023 256.974 3.885
202003 3.031 258.115 3.878
202006 2.941 257.797 3.767
202009 2.939 260.280 3.729
202012 2.523 260.474 3.199
202103 2.495 264.877 3.110
202106 2.454 271.696 2.983
202109 2.346 274.310 2.824
202112 2.228 278.802 2.639
202203 2.226 287.504 2.557
202206 2.223 296.311 2.477
202209 2.199 296.808 2.446
202212 2.136 296.797 2.376
202303 2.133 301.836 2.334
202306 2.081 305.109 2.252
202309 2.044 307.789 2.193
202312 1.775 306.746 1.911
202403 1.779 312.332 1.881
202406 1.784 314.175 1.875
202409 1.788 315.301 1.873
202412 1.810 315.605 1.894
202503 1.824 319.799 1.883
202506 1.533 322.561 1.569
202509 1.546 324.800 1.572
202512 1.572 324.054 1.602
202603 1.590 330.213 1.590

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 0.16 mean?
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.16 as of Jul. 25, 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks #66 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.16 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.29. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's value of 0.16 is 86.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks #66 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks #66 out of 1363 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Crest Builder Holdings Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's value of 0.16 is 86.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Crest Builder 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.17, based on 1,363 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. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.16 is 86.3% 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.16, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.68, compared to a current price of RM0.45 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.16, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 86.3% below the Construction industry median of 1.17. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.16 as of Jul. 25, 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.45 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.68. GuruFocus considers Crest Builder Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8591:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.16 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.19)
  • GF Value™: RM0.68 vs. price of RM0.45 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.3% below the Construction median (#66 of 1363)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8591 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan 19/1, 3 Two Square, No. 2, Penthouse, The Crest, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46300
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the following business activities: property investment and development, mechanical and electrical engineering services, investment holding, and construction and concession holding. The Group's operating business segments are: Construction, Concession arrangement, Investment holding, and Property development. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which provides general construction, mechanical, and electrical engineering services. Its construction projects include various infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, as well as schools, hospitals, commercial and residential buildings, etc. Geographically, the Group principally operates within Malaysia.
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