Agricultural Bank of China (SHSE:601288) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: ¥6.79 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:601288 Agricultural Bank of China Ltd SHSE:601288
70 GF Score
Price ¥6.66
GF Value ¥5.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Agricultural Bank of China SHSE:601288 +1.06% 70 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ¥6.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601288 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Agricultural Bank of China's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥9.191. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ¥6.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Agricultural Bank of China's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.30% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Agricultural Bank of China was 12.90% per year. The lowest was 10.50% per year. And the median was 11.40% per year.

As of today (2026-07-25), Agricultural Bank of China's current stock price is ¥6.66. Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥6.79. Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.98.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Agricultural Bank of China was 1.45. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.84.


Agricultural Bank of China  (SHSE:601288) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.66/6.79
=0.98

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Agricultural Bank of China was 1.45. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.84.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Agricultural Bank of China Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Agricultural Bank of China Quarterly Data
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SHSE:601288 vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


SHSE:601288
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Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

For example, Agricultural Bank of China's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=9.191/121.4731*121.4731
=9.191

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 121.4731.

Agricultural Bank of China Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.622 101.686 4.327
201609 4.035 102.565 4.779
201612 3.813 103.225 4.487
201703 4.196 103.335 4.933
201706 3.926 103.664 4.600
201709 4.329 103.994 5.057
201712 4.146 104.984 4.797
201803 4.249 105.973 4.870
201806 4.573 106.193 5.231
201809 4.430 106.852 5.036
201812 4.544 107.622 5.129
201903 4.722 108.172 5.303
201906 4.722 109.601 5.234
201909 5.251 110.260 5.785
201912 5.339 110.700 5.859
202003 5.546 110.920 6.074
202006 5.721 110.590 6.284
202009 5.924 107.512 6.693
202012 6.071 109.711 6.722
202103 6.241 111.579 6.794
202106 6.217 111.360 6.782
202109 6.402 109.051 7.131
202112 6.671 112.349 7.213
202203 6.994 113.558 7.481
202206 6.971 113.448 7.464
202209 7.273 113.778 7.765
202212 7.395 114.548 7.842
202303 7.562 115.427 7.958
202306 7.527 115.647 7.906
202309 7.816 116.087 8.179
202312 8.027 117.296 8.313
202403 8.320 117.735 8.584
202406 8.485 117.296 8.787
202409 8.354 118.615 8.555
202412 8.603 118.945 8.786
202503 8.735 119.384 8.888
202506 8.752 119.055 8.930
202509 8.825 119.934 8.938
202512 9.021 120.704 9.079
202603 9.191 121.473 9.191

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of ¥6.79 mean?
Agricultural Bank of China (SHSE:601288) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of ¥6.79 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Agricultural Bank of China and its competitors.
Is Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Agricultural Bank of China's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ¥6.79. Overall, Agricultural Bank of China has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to JPM and BAC?
Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of ¥6.79 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Agricultural Bank of China and its competitors. Agricultural Bank of China's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ¥6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agricultural Bank of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agricultural Bank of China (SHSE:601288) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.35, compared to a current price of ¥6.66 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ¥6.79. Agricultural Bank of China's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Agricultural Bank of China (SHSE:601288), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ¥6.79 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 Agricultural Bank of China (SHSE:601288) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agricultural Bank of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥6.66 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.35. GuruFocus considers Agricultural Bank of China to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601288:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: ¥6.79
  • GF Value™: ¥5.35 vs. price of ¥6.66 (24.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601288 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Agricultural Bank of China Business Description

Address 50 Connaught Road, 25th Floor, Agricultural Bank of China Tower, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
As one of the Big Four banks, ABC is headquartered in Beijing. The bank evolved from a state-owned specialized bank to a state-controlled commercial bank. It was listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai Stock Exchanges in 2010. ABC operates a more than 22,000-branch network in China, providing corporate and retail banking products and services, and carries out treasury operations for its accounts or for its customers. Shareholders Central Huijin, China's state-owned investment company, and the Ministry of Finance own 40.14% and 35.29%, respectively. Corporate banking, retail banking, and wholesale banking accounted for 36%, 53%, and 7% of total revenue in 2025, respectively. Rural banking and urban banking contributed 49.6% and 50.4%, respectively, of total revenue during the same period.
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