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China Merchants Bank Co's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.38.
During the past 12 months, China Merchants Bank Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Merchants Bank Co was 62.40% per year. The lowest was 10.70% per year. And the median was 18.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of China Merchants Bank Co was 2.05. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.22.
Good Sign:
China Merchants Bank Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.75) is close to 10-year low of 0.68.
China Merchants Bank Co (OTCPK:CIHHF) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
China Merchants Bank Co Book Value per Share Related Terms
China Merchants Bank Co Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Merchants Bank Co's Book Value per Share 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.
China Merchants Bank Co Book Value per Share Chart
China Merchants Bank Co Book Value per Share Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, China Merchants Bank Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
China Merchants Bank Co PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, China Merchants Bank Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Bank Co's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
China Merchants Bank Co (CIHHF) has a Book Value per Share of $7.38 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on China Merchants Bank Co and its competitors.
Is China Merchants Bank Co's Book Value per Share too high?
China Merchants Bank Co's current Book Value per Share is $7.38. Overall, China Merchants Bank Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Bank Co's Book Value per Share compare to competitors?
China Merchants Bank Co's Book Value per Share of $7.38 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Banks company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on China Merchants Bank Co and its competitors. China Merchants Bank Co's current Book Value per Share is $7.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Bank Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Bank Co (CIHHF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.07, compared to a current price of $6.25 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $7.38. China Merchants Bank Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Merchants Bank Co (CIHHF), the current Book Value per Share is $7.38 as of Mar. 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 China Merchants Bank Co (CIHHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Bank Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.25 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.07.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Bank Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIHHF:
Book Value per Share: $7.38
GF Value™: $6.07 vs. price of $6.25 (3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIHHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Bank was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Shenzhen. The bank is China's seventh-largest listed bank by assets, with the largest distribution network among China's joint-stock banks. CMB's network has been expanding rapidly. Its outlets are located mainly in China's more developed areas, including the Pearl River and Yangtze River deltas. The firm has 18% and 82% of its shares listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges, respectively. It has no foreign strategic investors. China Merchants Group is its largest shareholder, with a 30% stake. Retail banking, corporate banking, and wholesale banking accounted for 49%, 51%, and 0% of total profit before tax, respectively, and 40%, 58%, and 2% of total revenue in 2024.
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