Public Bank Bhd (XKLS:1295) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.89 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:1295 Public Bank Bhd XKLS:1295
74 GF Score
Price RM5.17
GF Value RM4.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Public Bank Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Public Bank Bhd XKLS:1295 +0.39% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.89 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 6.46. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1295 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Public Bank Bhd ranks worse than 91.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Public Bank Bhd's current share price is RM5.17. Public Bank Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.75. Public Bank Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.89.

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

XKLS:1295' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.4   Med: 6.46   Max: 8.26
Current: 6.99

During the past years, Public Bank Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.26. The lowest was 5.40. And the median was 6.46.

XKLS:1295's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
91.38% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.36 vs XKLS:1295: 6.99

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.

Public Bank Bhd's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.189. 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 RM0.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Public Bank Bhd  (XKLS:1295) 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.


Public Bank Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Public Bank Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Public Bank 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.

Public Bank Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Public Bank Bhd Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Public Bank Bhd Quarterly Data
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Public Bank Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Public Bank 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.


Public Bank Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Public Bank Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Public Bank 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.

Public Bank Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=5.17/0.75
=6.89

* 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.

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

For example, Public Bank 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)
=0.189/330.2130*330.2130
=0.189

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Public Bank Bhd Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.126 241.018 0.173
201609 0.128 241.428 0.175
201612 0.133 241.432 0.182
201703 0.134 243.801 0.181
201706 0.137 244.955 0.185
201709 0.141 246.819 0.189
201712 0.144 246.524 0.193
201803 0.143 249.554 0.189
201806 0.139 251.989 0.182
201809 0.139 252.439 0.182
201812 0.140 251.233 0.184
201903 0.141 254.202 0.183
201906 0.142 256.143 0.183
201909 0.142 256.759 0.183
201912 0.147 256.974 0.189
202003 0.144 258.115 0.184
202006 0.124 257.797 0.159
202009 0.159 260.280 0.202
202012 0.156 260.474 0.198
202103 0.166 264.877 0.207
202106 0.165 271.696 0.201
202109 0.158 274.310 0.190
202112 0.157 278.802 0.186
202203 0.162 287.504 0.186
202206 0.164 296.311 0.183
202209 0.178 296.808 0.198
202212 0.188 296.797 0.209
202303 0.170 301.836 0.186
202306 0.165 305.109 0.179
202309 0.171 307.789 0.183
202312 0.168 306.746 0.181
202403 0.174 312.332 0.184
202406 0.176 314.175 0.185
202409 0.184 315.301 0.193
202412 0.188 315.605 0.197
202503 0.186 319.799 0.192
202506 0.189 322.561 0.193
202509 0.193 324.800 0.196
202512 0.193 324.054 0.197
202603 0.189 330.213 0.189

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 6.89 mean?
Public Bank Bhd (XKLS:1295) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.89 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 Public Bank Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.46. Over the past decade, Public Bank Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.40 to 8.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Bank Bhd ranks #1187 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is Public Bank Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Public Bank Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.89 is near median its 10-year median of 6.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.40 to a high of 8.26. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36. Public Bank Bhd's value of 6.89 is 105.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Bank Bhd ranks #1187 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Public Bank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Bank Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Public Bank Bhd ranks #1187 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Public Bank Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36. Public Bank Bhd's value of 6.89 is 105.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Public Bank Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.40 to 8.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.46 vs. the industry median of 3.36, Public Bank 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 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. Public Bank Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.89 is 105.1% 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 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 Public Bank 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. Public Bank Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Bank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Bank Bhd (XKLS:1295) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.75, compared to a current price of RM5.17 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.46 and 105.1% above the Banks industry median of 3.36. Public Bank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Public Bank Bhd (XKLS:1295), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.89 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 Public Bank Bhd (XKLS:1295) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Bank Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM5.17 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.75. GuruFocus considers Public Bank Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1295:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.89 (near median its 10-year median of 6.46)
  • GF Value™: RM4.75 vs. price of RM5.17 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 105.1% above the Banks median (#1187 of 1299)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1295 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Public Bank Bhd Business Description

Address 146, Jalan Ampang, 27th Floor, Menara Public Bank, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50450
Public Bank Bhd is a Malaysian banking group that provides a range of financial products and services, including personal banking, commercial banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, share broking, trustee services, nominee services, sale and management of unit trust funds, bancassurance, and general insurance products. In addition to its mostly Malaysian operational presence, the bank is exposed to other Southeast Asian nations through some of its branches. It emphasizes organic growth in the retail banking business, particularly among retail consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises. The majority of its revenue comes from the Retail Operations segment. Public Bank offers a suite of banking products and services through its extensive branch network and infrastructure.
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