BKFCF (Bank of Communications Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.63 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — Near Median

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BKFCF Bank of Communications Co Ltd BKFCF
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Price $0.92
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What is Bank of Communications Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bank of Communications Co BKFCF +4.57% 38 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates BKFCF with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, Bank of Communications Co ranks better than 84.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Bank of Communications Co's current share price is $0.9208. Bank of Communications Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.47. Bank of Communications Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.63.

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

BKFCF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 0.67   Max: 1.27
Current: 0.58

During the past years, Bank of Communications Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.27. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.67.

BKFCF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.28% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs BKFCF: 0.58

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 Communications Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.045. 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 $1.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bank of Communications Co  (OTCPK:BKFCF) 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 Communications Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bank of Communications Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of Communications Co'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 Communications Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bank of Communications Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bank of Communications Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.68 0.72 0.59 0.63 0.60

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

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of Communications Co'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 Communications Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Bank of Communications Co 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 Communications Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.9208/1.47
=0.63

* 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 Communications Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Bank of Communications Co'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)
=2.045/116.3033*116.3033
=2.045

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Bank of Communications Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.099 101.400 1.261
201609 1.243 102.400 1.412
201612 1.108 102.600 1.256
201703 1.267 103.200 1.428
201706 1.154 103.100 1.302
201709 1.349 104.100 1.507
201712 1.248 104.500 1.389
201803 1.286 105.300 1.420
201806 1.258 104.900 1.395
201809 1.223 106.600 1.334
201812 1.248 106.500 1.363
201903 1.322 107.700 1.428
201906 1.282 107.700 1.384
201909 1.354 109.800 1.434
201912 1.408 111.200 1.473
202003 1.439 112.300 1.490
202006 1.412 110.400 1.488
202009 1.543 111.700 1.607
202012 1.692 111.500 1.765
202103 1.747 112.662 1.803
202106 1.842 111.769 1.917
202109 1.876 112.215 1.944
202112 1.944 113.108 1.999
202203 1.993 114.335 2.027
202206 1.874 114.558 1.903
202209 1.832 115.339 1.847
202212 1.887 115.116 1.906
202303 1.956 115.116 1.976
202306 1.877 114.558 1.906
202309 1.875 115.339 1.891
202312 1.967 114.781 1.993
202403 2.000 115.227 2.019
202406 1.972 114.781 1.998
202409 2.061 115.785 2.070
202412 2.033 114.893 2.058
202503 1.750 115.116 1.768
202506 1.969 114.907 1.993
202509 1.963 115.471 1.977
202512 1.967 115.832 1.975
202603 2.045 116.303 2.045

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 0.63 mean?
Bank of Communications Co (BKFCF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 as of Jul. 18, 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 Communications Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Bank of Communications Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Communications Co ranks #204 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Bank of Communications Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bank of Communications Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 is near median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.27. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Bank of Communications Co's value of 0.63 is 50.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Communications Co ranks #204 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bank of Communications Co has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Communications Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Communications Co ranks #204 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bank of Communications Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Bank of Communications Co's value of 0.63 is 50.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Bank of Communications Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Bank of Communications Co 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 1.27, based on 1,298 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 Communications Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.63 is 50.4% 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 Communications Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Communications Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Communications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Communications Co (BKFCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.90, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 50.4% below the Banks industry median of 1.27. Bank of Communications Co's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 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 Communications Co (BKFCF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.63 as of Jul. 18, 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 Communications Co (BKFCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Communications Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.90. GuruFocus considers Bank of Communications Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BKFCF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.63 (near median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: $0.90 vs. price of $0.92 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.4% below the Banks median (#204 of 1298)

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


Bank of Communications Co Business Description

Address No.188, Yin Cheng Zhong Lu, Pilot Free Trade Zone, Pudong New District, Shanghai, CHN, 200120
Bank of Communications stands as the only nationwide state-owned commercial bank headquartered in Shanghai and ranks among China's four oldest financial institutions. Following its 1987 restructuring as the nation's first state-owned shareholding commercial bank, Bocom is now executing a strategic pivot toward becoming a global wealth management institution with integrated operations spanning insurance, brokerage, trust, and asset management.The bank operates a comprehensive financial services platform encompassing corporate finance, personal banking, and money market activities. Bocom plays a strategic role in RMB internationalization as one of the inaugural participants in the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System.
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