CICHY (China Construction Bank) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.95 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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CICHY China Construction Bank Corp CICHY
63 GF Score
Price $21.87
GF Value $18.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is China Construction Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China Construction Bank CICHY +0.93% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates CICHY with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 63/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $18.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, China Construction Bank ranks better than 64.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), China Construction Bank's current share price is $21.87. China Construction Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.94. China Construction Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.95.

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

CICHY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 1.01   Max: 2.22
Current: 1

During the past years, China Construction Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.22. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.01.

CICHY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
64.42% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs CICHY: 1.00

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 Construction Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $40.903. 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 $22.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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China Construction Bank  (OTCPK:CICHY) 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 Construction Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China Construction Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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

China Construction Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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China Construction Bank 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 0.95 0.99 0.89 0.93 0.95

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

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, China Construction 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 Construction Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.87/22.94
=0.95

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

For example, China Construction 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)
=40.903/116.3033*116.3033
=40.903

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

China Construction Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 17.910 101.400 20.542
201609 18.466 102.400 20.973
201612 17.998 102.600 20.402
201703 18.772 103.200 21.155
201706 18.908 103.100 21.329
201709 20.367 104.100 22.755
201712 20.628 104.500 22.958
201803 22.258 105.300 24.584
201806 21.884 104.900 24.263
201809 21.501 106.600 23.458
201812 22.043 106.500 24.072
201903 23.521 107.700 25.400
201906 22.918 107.700 24.749
201909 23.125 109.800 24.495
201912 24.370 111.200 25.488
202003 25.483 112.300 26.391
202006 24.868 110.400 26.198
202009 26.342 111.700 27.428
202012 28.195 111.500 29.410
202103 29.301 112.662 30.248
202106 29.596 111.769 30.797
202109 30.512 112.215 31.624
202112 31.754 113.108 32.651
202203 32.950 114.335 33.517
202206 31.057 114.558 31.530
202209 31.126 115.339 31.386
202212 32.077 115.116 32.408
202303 33.461 115.116 33.806
202306 32.118 114.558 32.607
202309 33.064 115.339 33.341
202312 34.621 114.781 35.080
202403 35.349 115.227 35.679
202406 35.007 114.781 35.471
202409 36.866 115.785 37.031
202412 35.843 114.893 36.283
202503 35.108 115.116 35.470
202506 37.301 114.907 37.754
202509 38.351 115.471 38.627
202512 39.115 115.832 39.274
202603 40.903 116.303 40.903

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 0.95 mean?
China Construction Bank (CICHY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 as of Jul. 22, 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 Construction Bank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, China Construction Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, China Construction Bank ranks #459 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is China Construction Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Construction Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 is near median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 2.22. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. China Construction Bank's value of 0.95 is 24.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Construction Bank ranks #459 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Construction Bank has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Construction Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, China Construction Bank ranks #459 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts China Construction Bank in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. China Construction Bank's value of 0.95 is 24.6% below this benchmark. Historically, China Construction Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 1.26, China Construction 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 1,290 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 Construction Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 is 24.6% 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 Construction 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 Construction Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Construction Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Construction Bank (CICHY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.88, compared to a current price of $21.87 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 24.6% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. China Construction Bank's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 China Construction Bank (CICHY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Jul. 22, 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 Construction Bank (CICHY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Construction Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.87 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.88. GuruFocus considers China Construction Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CICHY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.95 (near median its 10-year median of 1.01)
  • GF Value™: $18.88 vs. price of $21.87 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.6% below the Banks median (#459 of 1290)

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


China Construction Bank Business Description

Address No. 25, Financial Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100033
China Construction Bank, headquartered in Beijing, is China's second-largest bank. It went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2005 and listed shares in mainland China in 2007. Central Huijin Investment, China's sovereign wealth fund manager, is the largest shareholder with a 57% share. Fullerton Financial Holdings (a subsidiary of Temasek) is the second-largest shareholder with a 4.99% stake. CCB strives to provide customers with comprehensive financial services. The corporate banking, retail banking, and wholesale banking business segments accounted for 22%, 41%, and 34% of profit before tax, respectively, in 2025.
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