Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd (XKLS:1082) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.96 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:1082 Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd XKLS:1082
53 GF Score
Price RM18.36
GF Value RM11.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd XKLS:1082 +0.33% 53 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.96 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 3.21. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1082 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM11.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd ranks better than 56.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's current share price is RM18.36. Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.21. Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:1082' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.67   Med: 3.21   Max: 4.02
Current: 3.03

During the past years, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.02. The lowest was 2.67. And the median was 3.21.

XKLS:1082's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
56.97% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.36 vs XKLS:1082: 3.03

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.470. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is RM6.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd  (XKLS:1082) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Quarterly Data
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Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=18.36/6.21
=2.96

* 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.

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.47/330.2130*330.2130
=1.470

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.009 241.018 1.382
201609 1.024 241.428 1.401
201612 1.177 241.432 1.610
201703 1.062 243.801 1.438
201706 1.094 244.955 1.475
201709 1.106 246.819 1.480
201712 1.182 246.524 1.583
201803 1.203 249.554 1.592
201806 1.133 251.989 1.485
201809 1.129 252.439 1.477
201812 1.058 251.233 1.391
201903 1.130 254.202 1.468
201906 1.196 256.143 1.542
201909 1.152 256.759 1.482
201912 1.183 256.974 1.520
202003 0.990 258.115 1.267
202006 1.258 257.797 1.611
202009 1.310 260.280 1.662
202012 1.426 260.474 1.808
202103 1.374 264.877 1.713
202106 1.313 271.696 1.596
202109 1.368 274.310 1.647
202112 1.344 278.802 1.592
202203 1.312 287.504 1.507
202206 1.438 296.311 1.603
202209 1.397 296.808 1.554
202212 1.517 296.797 1.688
202303 1.423 301.836 1.557
202306 1.289 305.109 1.395
202309 1.364 307.789 1.463
202312 1.475 306.746 1.588
202403 1.527 312.332 1.614
202406 1.502 314.175 1.579
202409 1.636 315.301 1.713
202412 1.607 315.605 1.681
202503 1.457 319.799 1.504
202506 1.536 322.561 1.572
202509 1.681 324.800 1.709
202512 1.662 324.054 1.694
202603 1.470 330.213 1.470

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.96 mean?
Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd (XKLS:1082) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.96 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.21. Over the past decade, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.67 to 4.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd ranks #559 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.96 is near median its 10-year median of 3.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.67 to a high of 4.02. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36. Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's value of 2.96 is 11.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd ranks #559 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd ranks #559 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36. Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's value of 2.96 is 11.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.67 to 4.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.21 vs. the industry median of 3.36, Hong Leong Financial Group 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 PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.36, based on 1,299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.96 is 11.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd (XKLS:1082) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM11.48, compared to a current price of RM18.36 — trading 59.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.21 and 11.9% below the Banks industry median of 3.36. Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd (XKLS:1082), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.96 as of Jul. 24, 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 Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd (XKLS:1082) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM18.36 is trading 59.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM11.48. GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1082:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.96 (near median its 10-year median of 3.21)
  • GF Value™: RM11.48 vs. price of RM18.36 (59.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.9% below the Banks median (#559 of 1299)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1082 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 6, Jalan Damanlela, Level 30, Menara Hong Leong, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50490
Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in providing financial and banking services. The company's reportable segments consist of Commercial banking, Investment banking, Insurance, and the other operations segment that contains investment holding and provision of management services. The commercial banking segment accounts for the majority of total revenue. The firm's business operations are concentrated in Malaysia.
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