Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.11 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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XKLS:9407 Paragon Union Bhd XKLS:9407
47 GF Score
Price RM1.67
GF Value RM4.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Paragon Union Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Paragon Union Bhd XKLS:9407 +1.83% 47 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9407 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,014 Vehicles & Parts companies, Paragon Union Bhd ranks worse than 64.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Paragon Union Bhd's current share price is RM1.67. Paragon Union Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.79. Paragon Union Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.11.

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

XKLS:9407' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 2.64   Max: 6.24
Current: 2.08

During the past years, Paragon Union Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.24. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 2.64.

XKLS:9407's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.6% of 1014 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.255 vs XKLS:9407: 2.08

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.

Paragon Union Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.201. 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 RM0.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Paragon Union Bhd  (XKLS:9407) 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.


Paragon Union Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Paragon Union Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paragon Union 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.

Paragon Union Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Paragon Union Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.89 1.97 2.50 3.94

Paragon Union 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 3.26 0.00 3.76 4.49 5.53

XKLS:9407 vs ORLY, AZO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Paragon Union 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.


Paragon Union Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Paragon Union Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Paragon Union 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.67/0.79
=2.11

* 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.

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

For example, Paragon Union 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)
=1.201/330.2130*330.2130
=1.201

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Paragon Union Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.634 241.018 0.869
201609 0.661 241.428 0.904
201612 0.641 241.432 0.877
201703 0.633 243.801 0.857
201706 0.629 244.955 0.848
201709 0.625 246.819 0.836
201712 0.629 246.524 0.843
201803 0.607 249.554 0.803
201806 0.601 251.989 0.788
201809 0.595 252.439 0.778
201812 0.613 251.233 0.806
201903 0.589 254.202 0.765
201906 0.591 256.143 0.762
201909 0.592 256.759 0.761
201912 0.657 256.974 0.844
202003 0.619 258.115 0.792
202006 0.578 257.797 0.740
202009 0.569 260.280 0.722
202012 0.539 260.474 0.683
202103 0.510 264.877 0.636
202106 0.494 271.696 0.600
202109 0.538 274.310 0.648
202112 0.474 278.802 0.561
202203 0.455 287.504 0.523
202206 0.433 296.311 0.483
202209 0.443 296.808 0.493
202212 0.402 296.797 0.447
202303 0.391 301.836 0.428
202306 0.393 305.109 0.425
202309 0.493 307.789 0.529
202312 0.889 306.746 0.957
202403 0.901 312.332 0.953
202406 0.907 314.175 0.953
202409 0.907 315.301 0.950
202412 1.165 315.605 1.219
202503 1.151 319.799 1.188
202506 0.000 322.561 0.000
202509 1.183 324.800 1.203
202512 1.208 324.054 1.231
202603 1.201 330.213 1.201

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 2.11 mean?
Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.11 as of Aug. 05, 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 Paragon Union Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Paragon Union Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 6.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon Union Bhd ranks #655 out of 1014 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Paragon Union Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Paragon Union Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.11 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 6.24. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Paragon Union Bhd's value of 2.11 is 68.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon Union Bhd ranks #655 out of 1014 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paragon Union Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Union Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Paragon Union Bhd ranks #655 out of 1014 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Paragon Union Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Paragon Union Bhd's value of 2.11 is 68.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Paragon Union Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 6.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Paragon Union 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.26, based on 1,014 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. Paragon Union Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.11 is 68.1% 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 Paragon Union Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon Union Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Union Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.05, compared to a current price of RM1.67 — trading 58.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 68.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.26. Paragon Union Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11 as of Aug. 05, 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 Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Union Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.67 is trading 58.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.05. GuruFocus considers Paragon Union Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9407:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.11 (20% below median its 10-year median of 2.64)
  • GF Value™: RM4.05 vs. price of RM1.67 (58.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#655 of 1014)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9407 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Paragon Union Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 14 Jalan CJ 1/1, Kawasan Perindustrian Cheras Jaya, Batu 11, Cheras, SGR, MYS, 43200
Paragon Union Bhd, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing and distribution of commercial carpets, rugs, automotive carpets, and NVH components. It has three reportable business segments: Automotive, Recycling, and Commercial. The Automotive segment covers car carpets and components, while the Commercial segment produces commercial carpets. The Recycling segment includes metal recycling and waste management. The Automotive segment generates the highest revenue for the company. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Australia, China, Hong Kong, and other markets, with the majority of revenue derived from Malaysia.
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