ZTE (ZTCOF) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $1.04 (As of Mar. 2026)

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Price $3.00
GF Value $3.13
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What is ZTE Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

ZTE ZTCOF 83 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $1.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ZTCOF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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.

ZTE's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.330. 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 $1.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, ZTE's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.80% 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 ZTE was 23.00% per year. The lowest was 6.10% per year. And the median was 11.10% per year.

As of today (2026-07-17), ZTE's current stock price is $3.00. ZTE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.04. ZTE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.88.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of ZTE was 6.63. The lowest was 1.93. And the median was 3.50.


ZTE  (OTCPK:ZTCOF) 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.

ZTE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.00/1.04
=2.88

* 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 ZTE was 6.63. The lowest was 1.93. And the median was 3.50.


Be Aware

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


ZTE Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


ZTE Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZTE'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.

ZTE Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

ZTE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.75 0.84 0.72 1.23

ZTE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 1.02 0.98 1.08 1.23 1.04

ZTCOF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, ZTE'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.


ZTE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ZTE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ZTE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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ZTE 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, ZTE'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)
=2.33/116.3033*116.3033
=2.330

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

ZTE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.465 101.400 1.680
201609 1.476 102.400 1.676
201612 1.234 102.600 1.399
201703 1.269 103.200 1.430
201706 1.337 103.100 1.508
201709 1.457 104.100 1.628
201712 1.445 104.500 1.608
201803 1.222 105.300 1.350
201806 1.094 104.900 1.213
201809 1.059 106.600 1.155
201812 1.010 106.500 1.103
201903 1.056 107.700 1.140
201906 1.058 107.700 1.143
201909 1.128 109.800 1.195
201912 1.183 111.200 1.237
202003 1.274 112.300 1.319
202006 1.260 110.400 1.327
202009 1.334 111.700 1.389
202012 1.435 111.500 1.497
202103 1.526 112.662 1.575
202106 1.584 111.769 1.648
202109 1.656 112.215 1.716
202112 1.709 113.108 1.757
202203 1.789 114.335 1.820
202206 1.733 114.558 1.759
202209 1.724 115.339 1.738
202212 1.776 115.116 1.794
202303 1.874 115.116 1.893
202306 1.859 114.558 1.887
202309 1.899 115.339 1.915
202312 1.991 114.781 2.017
202403 2.057 115.227 2.076
202406 2.029 114.781 2.056
202409 2.137 115.785 2.147
202412 2.091 114.893 2.117
202503 2.084 115.116 2.106
202506 2.179 114.907 2.205
202509 2.204 115.471 2.220
202512 2.239 115.832 2.248
202603 2.330 116.303 2.330

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 $1.04 mean?
ZTE (ZTCOF) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $1.04 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 ZTE and its competitors.
Is ZTE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
ZTE's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $1.04. Overall, ZTE has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to CSCO and CIEN?
ZTE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $1.04 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Hardware 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 ZTE and its competitors. ZTE's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZTE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE (ZTCOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.13, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $1.04. ZTE's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 ZTE (ZTCOF), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $1.04 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 ZTE (ZTCOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.13. GuruFocus considers ZTE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ZTCOF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $1.04
  • GF Value™: $3.13 vs. price of $3.00 (4.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs

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


ZTE Business Description

Address ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, CHN, 518057
ZTE Corp is a provider of integrated telecommunications and IT solutions with a full range of end-to-end ICT products and solutions integrating design, development, production, sales, and services with a special focus on carriers networks, government and corporate business, and consumer business. It operates in three segments Carriers network, Consumer Business, and Government and Corporate Business. It generates a majority of its revenue from equipment supporting carriers' networks. It has a presence in the PRC, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC region.
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