BACHF (Bank Of China) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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BACHF Bank Of China Ltd BACHF
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What is Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bank Of China BACHF 51 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates BACHF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,288 Banks companies, Bank Of China ranks better than 72.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Bank Of China's current share price is $0.70. Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.76. Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.92.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BACHF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 0.82   Max: 1.4
Current: 0.86

During the past years, Bank Of China's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.40. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.82.

BACHF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.13% of 1288 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs BACHF: 0.86

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.

Bank Of China's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.352. 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 $0.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bank Of China  (OTCPK:BACHF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value 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 PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bank Of China Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bank Of China Quarterly Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 0.86 0.85 0.77 0.83 0.84

BACHF vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, 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.


Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB 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 PB Ratio.

Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.70/0.76
=0.92

* 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.

Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, 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)
=1.352/116.3033*116.3033
=1.352

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Bank Of China Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.644 101.400 0.739
201609 0.657 102.400 0.746
201612 0.644 102.600 0.730
201703 0.666 103.200 0.751
201706 0.675 103.100 0.761
201709 0.714 104.100 0.798
201712 0.719 104.500 0.800
201803 0.755 105.300 0.834
201806 0.750 104.900 0.832
201809 0.733 106.600 0.800
201812 0.747 106.500 0.816
201903 0.812 107.700 0.877
201906 0.797 107.700 0.861
201909 0.796 109.800 0.843
201912 0.819 111.200 0.857
202003 0.847 112.300 0.877
202006 0.853 110.400 0.899
202009 0.898 111.700 0.935
202012 0.982 111.500 1.024
202103 1.012 112.662 1.045
202106 1.050 111.769 1.093
202109 1.074 112.215 1.113
202112 1.123 113.108 1.155
202203 1.151 114.335 1.171
202206 1.114 114.558 1.131
202209 1.095 115.339 1.104
202212 1.123 115.116 1.135
202303 1.162 115.116 1.174
202306 1.136 114.558 1.153
202309 1.138 115.339 1.148
202312 1.194 114.781 1.210
202403 1.195 115.227 1.206
202406 1.184 114.781 1.200
202409 1.259 115.785 1.265
202412 1.258 114.893 1.273
202503 1.167 115.116 1.179
202506 1.248 114.907 1.263
202509 1.304 115.471 1.313
202512 1.306 115.832 1.311
202603 1.352 116.303 1.352

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 mean?
Bank Of China (BACHF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Bank Of China and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank Of China ranks #359 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bank Of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.40. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Bank Of China's value of 0.92 is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank Of China ranks #359 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank Of China has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank Of China ranks #359 out of 1288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Bank Of China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Bank Of China's value of 0.92 is 27% below this benchmark. Historically, Bank Of China's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Bank Of China 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 PB Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.26, based on 1,288 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bank Of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 27% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Bank Of China and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank Of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank Of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank Of China (BACHF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.58, compared to a current price of $0.70 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 27% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. Bank Of China's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank Of China (BACHF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Jul. 31, 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 Bank Of China (BACHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank Of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.70 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.58. GuruFocus considers Bank Of China to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BACHF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: $0.58 vs. price of $0.70 (20.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27% below the Banks median (#359 of 1288)

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


Bank Of China Business Description

Address No. 1 Fuxingmen Nei Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100818
Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Beijing, Bank of China, or BOC, has evolved through multiple institutional mandates—from central bank to foreign exchange specialist to state-owned trade finance bank—before establishing its current universal banking model. The group was dual-listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges in 2006. It provides a comprehensive range of financial services to customers across Greater China and overseas. Central Huijin, a Chinese state-owned investment company and BOC's largest shareholder, controls 64%. BOC has the most extensive global reach among Chinese banks, with operations in 64 countries and regions.
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