CHNR (China Natural Resources) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.45 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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What is China Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China Natural Resources CHNR -2.55% 33 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.45 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates CHNR with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 33/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Metals & Mining companies, China Natural Resources ranks better than 75.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), China Natural Resources's current share price is $4.08. China Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $9.15. China Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.45.

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

CHNR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.53   Max: 2.72
Current: 0.46

During the past 13 years, China Natural Resources's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.72. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.53.

CHNR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.1% of 1526 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs CHNR: 0.46

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 Natural Resources's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $9.759. 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 $9.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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China Natural Resources  (NAS:CHNR) 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 Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Natural Resources'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 Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

China Natural Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.95 1.35 1.78 0.72 0.39

China Natural Resources 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 1.78 0.00 0.72 0.00 0.39

CHNR vs NWIFF, SVBL, LTUM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, China Natural Resources'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 Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.08/9.15
=0.45

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

For example, China Natural Resources'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)
=9.759/120.7036*120.7036
=9.759

Current CPI (Dec25) = 120.7036.

China Natural Resources Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 3.061 103.225 3.579
201712 -3.775 104.984 -4.340
201812 -5.083 107.622 -5.701
201912 10.348 110.700 11.283
202012 31.075 109.711 34.189
202112 11.451 112.349 12.303
202212 9.493 114.548 10.003
202312 10.165 117.296 10.460
202412 9.809 118.945 9.954
202512 9.759 120.704 9.759

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 0.45 mean?
China Natural Resources (CHNR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.45 as of Aug. 12, 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 Natural Resources and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, China Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, China Natural Resources ranks #380 out of 1526 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is China Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Natural Resources' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.45 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 2.72. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. China Natural Resources' value of 0.45 is 71% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Natural Resources ranks #380 out of 1526 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NWIFF and SVBL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, China Natural Resources ranks #380 out of 1526 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places China Natural Resources in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. China Natural Resources' value of 0.45 is 71% below this benchmark. Historically, China Natural Resources' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 1.55, China Natural Resources 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.55, based on 1,526 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 Natural Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.45 is 71% 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 Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Natural Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.45, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Natural Resources stock overvalued right now?
China Natural Resources (CHNR) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.45. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.45, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 71% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.55. China Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Natural Resources (CHNR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.45 as of Aug. 12, 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.

China Natural Resources Business Description

Address 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Room 2205, 22nd Floor, West Tower, Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
China Natural Resources Inc is engaged in exploration for lead, silver, and other metals in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the PRC and exploration of attractive opportunities in other sectors. The company has a single operating segment: exploration and mining.
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