ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.54 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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XKLS:5228 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd XKLS:5228
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Price RM0.99
GF Value RM1.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd XKLS:5228 +0.51% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.54 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 3.20. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5228 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Credit Services companies, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ranks better than 52.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current share price is RM0.99. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM0.39. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.54.

The historical rank and industry rank for ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5228' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.5   Med: 3.2   Max: 4.19
Current: 2.5

During the past years, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.19. The lowest was 2.50. And the median was 3.20.

XKLS:5228's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
52.77% of 415 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 3.01 vs XKLS:5228: 2.50

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.

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM0.115. 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 RM0.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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ELK-Desa Resources Bhd  (XKLS:5228) 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.


ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ELK-Desa Resources 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.

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 3.12 3.04 2.98 2.82 2.56

XKLS:5228 vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, ELK-Desa Resources 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.


ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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ELK-Desa Resources 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.

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.99/0.39
=2.54

* 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.

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.115/333.9520*333.9520
=0.115

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.058 241.428 0.080
201612 0.065 241.432 0.090
201703 0.066 243.801 0.090
201706 0.066 244.955 0.090
201709 0.062 246.819 0.084
201712 0.057 246.524 0.077
201803 0.061 249.554 0.082
201806 0.063 251.989 0.083
201809 0.068 252.439 0.090
201812 0.068 251.233 0.090
201903 0.071 254.202 0.093
201906 0.077 256.143 0.100
201909 0.081 256.759 0.105
201912 0.085 256.974 0.110
202003 0.082 258.115 0.106
202006 0.067 257.797 0.087
202009 0.082 260.280 0.105
202012 0.082 260.474 0.105
202103 0.085 264.877 0.107
202106 0.069 271.696 0.085
202109 0.051 274.310 0.062
202112 0.084 278.802 0.101
202203 0.079 287.504 0.092
202206 0.086 296.311 0.097
202209 0.079 296.808 0.089
202212 0.088 296.797 0.099
202303 0.089 301.836 0.098
202306 0.086 305.109 0.094
202309 0.086 307.789 0.093
202312 0.094 306.746 0.102
202403 0.103 312.332 0.110
202406 0.101 314.175 0.107
202409 0.102 315.301 0.108
202412 0.113 315.605 0.120
202503 0.117 319.799 0.122
202506 0.109 322.561 0.113
202509 0.109 324.800 0.112
202512 0.115 324.054 0.119
202603 0.125 330.213 0.126
202606 0.115 333.952 0.115

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 2.54 mean?
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.54 as of Sep. 09, 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 3.20. Over the past decade, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.50 to 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ranks #196 out of 415 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.54 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.50 to a high of 4.19. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.01. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's value of 2.54 is 15.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ranks #196 out of 415 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ranks #196 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts ELK-Desa Resources Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.01. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's value of 2.54 is 15.6% below this benchmark. Historically, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.50 to 4.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.20 vs. the industry median of 3.01, ELK-Desa Resources 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Credit Services companies is 3.01, based on 415 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. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.54 is 15.6% 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 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.54, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ELK-Desa Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.29, compared to a current price of RM0.99 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.54, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.20 and 15.6% below the Credit Services industry median of 3.01. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.54 as of Sep. 09, 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.99 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.29. GuruFocus considers ELK-Desa Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5228:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.54 (21% below median its 10-year median of 3.20)
  • GF Value™: RM1.29 vs. price of RM0.99 (23.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.6% below the Credit Services median (#196 of 415)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Business Description

Address No. 15 - 17, Jalan Brunei Utara, Off Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 55100
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd is a Malaysian company investment holding company. The company's business segments are Hire-purchase financing and other integrated services and the Trading of furniture. The Hire-purchase financing and other integrated services segment is involved in the business of hire-purchase financing for used motor vehicles as well as selling general insurance policies as an insurance agent and the Trading of furniture segment is involved in the business of trading, export, wholesaling, and manufacturing of furniture. The company earns the majority of its revenue from hire-purchase financing.
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