CBLUY (China BlueChemical) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 60% Above Median

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CBLUY China BlueChemical Ltd CBLUY
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Price $16.95
GF Value $10.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is China BlueChemical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China BlueChemical CBLUY 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates CBLUY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Agriculture companies, China BlueChemical ranks better than 85.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), China BlueChemical's current share price is $16.95. China BlueChemical's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $18.56. China BlueChemical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.91.

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

CBLUY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.57   Max: 0.9
Current: 0.54

During the past 13 years, China BlueChemical's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.90. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.57.

CBLUY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
85.34% of 191 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.38 vs CBLUY: 0.54

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.

China BlueChemical's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $29.000. 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 $18.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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China BlueChemical  (OTCPK:CBLUY) 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.


China BlueChemical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China BlueChemical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China BlueChemical'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.

China BlueChemical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

China BlueChemical Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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China BlueChemical Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.50 0.00 0.54 0.00 0.60

CBLUY vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, China BlueChemical'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.


China BlueChemical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, China BlueChemical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China BlueChemical 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.95/18.56
=0.91

* 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 BlueChemical's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, China BlueChemical's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=29/115.8323*115.8323
=29.000

Current CPI (Dec25) = 115.8323.

China BlueChemical Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 20.872 102.600 23.564
201712 21.641 104.500 23.988
201812 22.390 106.500 24.352
201912 22.130 111.200 23.052
202012 24.381 111.500 25.328
202112 26.951 113.108 27.600
202212 25.913 115.116 26.074
202312 27.799 114.781 28.054
202412 27.423 114.893 27.647
202512 29.000 115.832 29.000

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 0.91 mean?
China BlueChemical (CBLUY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Aug. 08, 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 China BlueChemical and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, China BlueChemical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, China BlueChemical ranks #28 out of 191 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is China BlueChemical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China BlueChemical's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.90. The Agriculture industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. China BlueChemical's value of 0.91 is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China BlueChemical ranks #28 out of 191 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China BlueChemical has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China BlueChemical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, China BlueChemical ranks #28 out of 191 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places China BlueChemical in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. China BlueChemical's value of 0.91 is 34.1% below this benchmark. Historically, China BlueChemical's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 1.38, China BlueChemical 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.38, based on 191 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. China BlueChemical's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 34.1% 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 China BlueChemical and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China BlueChemical's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China BlueChemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China BlueChemical (CBLUY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.33, compared to a current price of $16.95 — trading 64.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 34.1% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.38. China BlueChemical's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 China BlueChemical (CBLUY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Aug. 08, 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 BlueChemical (CBLUY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China BlueChemical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.95 is trading 64.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.33. GuruFocus considers China BlueChemical to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CBLUY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (60% above median its 10-year median of 0.57)
  • GF Value™: $10.33 vs. price of $16.95 (64.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.1% below the Agriculture median (#28 of 191)

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


China BlueChemical Business Description

Address No. 15, Sanqu, Anzhenxili, Unit 1707, Kaikang CNOOC Mansion, District 3, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100029
China BlueChemical Ltd is engaged in the development, production, and sales of mineral fertilizers and chemical products. The firm's segments are urea, methanol, phosphorus and compound fertilizer, acrylonitrile, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Urea segment, which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of urea. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC. The company's products include Chemical Fertilizers such as Urea (H2N-CO-NH2) Phosphate, Phosphate Fertilizer, Complex Fertilizers; Chemical Products such as Methanol, Acrylonitrile; and Other products such as Woven Plastic Bags, and Transportation Services.
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