Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) Graham Number: RM2.61 (As of Apr. 2026) — 131% Above Median

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XKLS:5398 Gamuda Bhd XKLS:5398
84 GF Score
Price RM4.46
GF Value RM4.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Gamuda Bhd Graham Number?

Gamuda Bhd XKLS:5398 -0.67% 84 Graham Number is RM2.61 as of Apr. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5398 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,220 Construction companies, Gamuda Bhd ranks worse than 71.97% on this metric.

Graham Number is a figure that measures a stock's fundamental value by taking into account the company's earnings per share and book value per share. The Graham number is the upper bound of the price range that a defensive investor should pay for the stock. According to the theory, any stock price below the Graham number is considered undervalued, and thus worth investing in.

As of today (2026-08-08), the stock price of Gamuda Bhd is RM4.46. Gamuda Bhd's graham number for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM2.61. Therefore, Gamuda Bhd's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 1.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gamuda Bhd's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5398' s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 1.13   Max: 1.99
Current: 1.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of Gamuda Bhd was 1.99. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.13.

XKLS:5398's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked worse than
71.97% of 1220 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs XKLS:5398: 1.71

Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.


Gamuda Bhd  (XKLS:5398) Graham Number Explanation

Ben Graham actually did not publish a formula like this. But he wrote in The Intelligent Investor (1948 version) regarding to the criteria for purchases:

Current price should not be more than 15 times average earnings of the past three years.

Current price should not be more than 1.5 times the book value last reported. However, a multiplier of earnings below 15 could justify a correspondingly higher multiplier of assets. As a rule of thumb we suggest that the product of the multiplier times the ratio of price to book value should not exceed 22.5. (This figure corresponds to 15 times earnings and 1.5 times book value. It would admit an issue selling at only 9 times earnings and 2.5 times asset value, etc.)

Unlike valuation methods such as DCF or Discounted Earnings, the Graham number does not take growth into the valuation. Unlike the valuation methods based on book value alone, it takes into account the earnings power. Therefore, the Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation.

In general, the Graham number is a very conservative way of valuing a stock. It cannot be applied to companies with negative book values.

Gamuda Bhd's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=4.46/2.61
=1.71

* 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.


Be Aware

Please keep these in mind:

1. Graham Number does not take growth into account. Therefore it underestimates the values of the companies that have good earnings growth. We feel that if the earnings per share grows more than 10% a year, Graham Number underestimates the value.
2. Graham Number punishes the companies that have temporarily low earnings. Therefore, an average of earnings makes more sense in the calculation of Graham Number.
3. Graham Numbers underestimates companies that are light with book.


Gamuda Bhd Graham Number Related Terms


Gamuda Bhd Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gamuda Bhd's Graham Number 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.

Gamuda Bhd Graham Number Chart

Gamuda Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Graham Number
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.80 2.47 2.53 2.60 2.62

Gamuda Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Graham Number 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 2.59 2.60 2.63 2.63 2.61

XKLS:5398 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Graham Number Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Gamuda Bhd's Price-to-Graham-Number, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Graham-Number 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.


Gamuda Bhd Price-to-Graham-Number vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Gamuda Bhd's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gamuda Bhd's Price-to-Graham-Number falls into.


XKLS:5398
84GF Score
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Gamuda Bhd Graham Number Calculation

Graham Number is a concept based on Ben Graham's conservative valuation of companies.

Gamuda Bhd's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*1.772*0.172)
=2.62

Gamuda Bhd's Graham Number for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5*Tangible Book per Share*EPS without NRI (TTM))
=sqrt of (22.5*1.746*0.173)
=2.61

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Graham Number →
What does a Graham Number of RM2.61 mean?
Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) has a Graham Number of RM2.61 as of Apr. 2026. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Gamuda Bhd and its competitors. This is 131% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Gamuda Bhd's Graham Number has ranged from 0.71 to 1.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #878 out of 1220 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Gamuda Bhd's Graham Number too high?
Gamuda Bhd's current Graham Number of RM2.61 is 131% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 1.99. Based on the distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #878 out of 1220 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gamuda Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gamuda Bhd's Graham Number compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #878 out of 1220 companies for Graham Number. This places Gamuda Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Graham Number is 1.02. Historically, Gamuda Bhd's own Graham Number has ranged from 0.71 to 1.99 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Graham Number for a Construction company?
The median Graham Number among Construction companies is 1.02, based on 1,220 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Graham Number significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Graham Number should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Graham Number mean?
A high Graham Number can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Gamuda Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Graham Number is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gamuda Bhd's current Graham Number is RM2.61, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gamuda Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.91, compared to a current price of RM4.46 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is RM2.61, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Gamuda Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Graham Number calculated?
Graham Number is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398), the current Graham Number is RM2.61 as of Apr. 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 Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gamuda Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM4.46 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.91. GuruFocus considers Gamuda Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5398:

  • Graham Number: RM2.61 (131% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
  • GF Value™: RM4.91 vs. price of RM4.46 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gamuda Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8, Jalan PJU8/8A, Menara Gamuda, D-16-01, Block D, PJ Trade Centre, Bandar Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47820
Gamuda Bhd is principally into investment holding and civil engineering construction. The company's business activities include: Engineering and Construction, Property Development, Renewable Energy, and Technology and Digitalisation. Its reportable segments are: (i) Engineering and construction-the construction of highways and bridges, airfield facilities, railway, tunnel, water treatment plants, dams, general and trading services related to construction activities and the management of water supply; and (ii) Property development and club operations - the development of residential and commercial properties and club operations. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Engineering and Construction segment.
84GF Score

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