Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.21 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:9717 Sycal Ventures Bhd XKLS:9717
32 GF Score
Price RM0.17
GF Value RM0.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sycal Ventures Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sycal Ventures Bhd XKLS:9717 32 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.21 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9717 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,345 Construction companies, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks better than 93.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Sycal Ventures Bhd's current share price is RM0.17. Sycal Ventures Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.82. Sycal Ventures Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.21.

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

XKLS:9717' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.23   Max: 0.41
Current: 0.21

During the past years, Sycal Ventures Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.41. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.23.

XKLS:9717's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
93.16% of 1345 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs XKLS:9717: 0.21

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.

Sycal Ventures Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.679. 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 RM0.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sycal Ventures Bhd  (XKLS:9717) 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.


Sycal Ventures Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sycal Ventures Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sycal Ventures 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.

Sycal Ventures Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sycal Ventures Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sycal Ventures Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:9717 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sycal Ventures 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.


Sycal Ventures Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Sycal Ventures 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.17/0.82
=0.21

* 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.

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

For example, Sycal Ventures 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)
=0.679/330.2130*330.2130
=0.679

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Sycal Ventures Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.751 241.018 1.029
201609 0.753 241.428 1.030
201612 0.759 241.432 1.038
201703 0.765 243.801 1.036
201706 0.767 244.955 1.034
201709 0.768 246.819 1.027
201712 0.729 246.524 0.976
201803 0.612 249.554 0.810
201806 0.653 251.989 0.856
201809 0.654 252.439 0.855
201812 0.655 251.233 0.861
201903 0.655 254.202 0.851
201906 0.656 256.143 0.846
201909 0.657 256.759 0.845
201912 0.665 256.974 0.855
202003 0.670 258.115 0.857
202006 0.670 257.797 0.858
202009 0.671 260.280 0.851
202012 0.669 260.474 0.848
202103 0.669 264.877 0.834
202106 0.667 271.696 0.811
202109 0.667 274.310 0.803
202112 0.668 278.802 0.791
202203 0.668 287.504 0.767
202206 0.669 296.311 0.746
202209 0.671 296.808 0.747
202212 0.672 296.797 0.748
202303 0.671 301.836 0.734
202306 0.672 305.109 0.727
202309 0.673 307.789 0.722
202312 0.673 306.746 0.724
202403 0.676 312.332 0.715
202406 0.677 314.175 0.712
202409 0.677 315.301 0.709
202412 0.677 315.605 0.708
202503 0.677 319.799 0.699
202506 0.679 322.561 0.695
202509 0.680 324.800 0.691
202512 0.680 324.054 0.693
202603 0.679 330.213 0.679

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 0.21 mean?
Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.21 as of Aug. 03, 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Sycal Ventures Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks #92 out of 1345 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Sycal Ventures Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.21 is near median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.41. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Sycal Ventures Bhd's value of 0.21 is 81.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks #92 out of 1345 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sycal Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sycal Ventures Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks #92 out of 1345 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sycal Ventures Bhd in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Sycal Ventures Bhd's value of 0.21 is 81.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sycal Ventures Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Sycal Ventures 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 1.14, based on 1,345 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. Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.21 is 81.6% 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sycal Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.16, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 81.6% below the Construction industry median of 1.14. Sycal Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.21 as of Aug. 03, 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sycal Ventures Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.16. GuruFocus considers Sycal Ventures Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9717:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.21 (near median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: RM0.16 vs. price of RM0.17 (6.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.6% below the Construction median (#92 of 1345)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9717 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sycal Ventures Bhd Business Description

Address 4 1/2 Miles, Jalan Kelang Lama, Lot 4.21, 4th Floor, Plaza Prima, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 58200
Sycal Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates as a contactor for building and civil engineering, property development and operator of convention hall facilities and turnkey contractor and operator of theme park, property investment, contractor for management and operator of plant and machinery, manufacturing and trading in ready mix concrete. The company has three reporting segments: i) Construction: Civil and building construction works, ii) Property development and management: Property development, property management and consultancy, and iii) Manufacturing and trading: Manufacturing and trading in ready-mix concrete and trading in building materials. The majority of revenue is generated from the Manufacturing and trading segment.
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