CHBJF (China Citic Bank) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.64 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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CHBJF China Citic Bank Corp Ltd CHBJF
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What is China Citic Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China Citic Bank CHBJF 46 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.64 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates CHBJF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,288 Banks companies, China Citic Bank ranks better than 78.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), China Citic Bank's current share price is $0.85165. China Citic Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.33. China Citic Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.64.

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

CHBJF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.73   Max: 1.72
Current: 0.69

During the past years, China Citic Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.72. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.73.

CHBJF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
78.88% of 1288 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs CHBJF: 0.69

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 Citic Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.119. 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 $1.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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China Citic Bank  (OTCPK:CHBJF) 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 Citic Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China Citic Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Citic Bank'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 Citic Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

China Citic Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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China Citic Bank 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 0.67 0.79 0.66 0.69 0.73

China Citic Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, China Citic Bank'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 Citic Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.85165/1.33
=0.64

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

For example, China Citic Bank'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)
=2.119/116.3033*116.3033
=2.119

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

China Citic Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.023 101.400 1.173
201609 1.048 102.400 1.190
201612 1.017 102.600 1.153
201703 1.150 103.200 1.296
201706 1.058 103.100 1.193
201709 1.232 104.100 1.376
201712 1.130 104.500 1.258
201803 1.203 105.300 1.329
201806 1.189 104.900 1.318
201809 1.160 106.600 1.266
201812 1.193 106.500 1.303
201903 1.274 107.700 1.376
201906 1.250 107.700 1.350
201909 1.252 109.800 1.326
201912 1.405 111.200 1.469
202003 1.461 112.300 1.513
202006 1.431 110.400 1.508
202009 1.498 111.700 1.560
202012 1.593 111.500 1.662
202103 1.648 112.662 1.701
202106 1.799 111.769 1.872
202109 1.832 112.215 1.899
202112 1.897 113.108 1.951
202203 1.950 114.335 1.984
202206 1.850 114.558 1.878
202209 1.813 115.339 1.828
202212 1.848 115.116 1.867
202303 1.927 115.116 1.947
202306 1.869 114.558 1.897
202309 1.868 115.339 1.884
202312 1.951 114.781 1.977
202403 1.908 115.227 1.926
202406 1.968 114.781 1.994
202409 2.053 115.785 2.062
202412 1.905 114.893 1.928
202503 1.917 115.116 1.937
202506 1.951 114.907 1.975
202509 1.989 115.471 2.003
202512 2.026 115.832 2.034
202603 2.119 116.303 2.119

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 0.64 mean?
China Citic Bank (CHBJF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.64 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 China Citic Bank and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, China Citic Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, China Citic Bank ranks #272 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is China Citic Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Citic Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.64 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.72. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. China Citic Bank's value of 0.64 is 49.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Citic Bank ranks #272 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Citic Bank has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Citic Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, China Citic Bank ranks #272 out of 1288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places China Citic Bank in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. China Citic Bank's value of 0.64 is 49.2% below this benchmark. Historically, China Citic Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 1.26, China Citic Bank 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. China Citic Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.64 is 49.2% 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 Citic Bank 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. China Citic Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.64, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Citic Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Citic Bank (CHBJF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.77, compared to a current price of $0.85 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.64, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 49.2% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. China Citic Bank's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Citic Bank (CHBJF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.64 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 China Citic Bank (CHBJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Citic Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.85 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.77. GuruFocus considers China Citic Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHBJF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.64 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.73)
  • GF Value™: $0.77 vs. price of $0.85 (10.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.2% below the Banks median (#272 of 1288)

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


China Citic Bank Business Description

Address 10 Guanghua Road, 6-30th Floor and 32-42th Floor, Building No. 1, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100020
China Citic Bank, headquartered in Beijing, ranks as China's ninth-largest commercial lender. The bank operates a nationwide network of 1,459 branches across 153 cities, supplemented by offshore presence in Hong Kong, Macao, New York, Los Angeles, and Singapore as of mid-2024. Founded in 1987, it serves as a core subsidiary of Citic Group, a premier state-owned conglomerate.
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