CITAF (Cosco Shipping Development Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.09 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — 13% Below Median


CITAF Cosco Shipping Development Co Ltd CITAF
32 GF Score
Price $0.12
GF Value $0.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cosco Shipping Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cosco Shipping Development Co CITAF 32 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates CITAF with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 214 Aerospace & Defense companies, Cosco Shipping Development Co ranks better than 84.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-08), Cosco Shipping Development Co's current share price is $0.12. Cosco Shipping Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.11. Cosco Shipping Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.09.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cosco Shipping Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CITAF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 1.25   Max: 2.29
Current: 1.13

During the past years, Cosco Shipping Development Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.29. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.25.

CITAF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.11% of 214 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.985 vs CITAF: 1.13

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.

Cosco Shipping Development Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.342. 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 $0.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cosco Shipping Development Co  (OTCPK:CITAF) 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.


Cosco Shipping Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cosco Shipping Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cosco Shipping Development 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.

Cosco Shipping Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cosco Shipping Development Co 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 1.54 1.15 1.14 1.28 1.26

Cosco Shipping Development 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 1.15 1.22 1.24 1.26 1.34

CITAF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cosco Shipping Development 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.


Cosco Shipping Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Cosco Shipping Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cosco Shipping Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Cosco Shipping Development 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.

Cosco Shipping Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.12/0.11
=1.09

* 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.

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

For example, Cosco Shipping Development 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)
=0.342/116.3033*116.3033
=0.342

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Cosco Shipping Development Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.179 101.400 0.205
201609 0.179 102.400 0.203
201612 0.164 102.600 0.186
201703 0.170 103.200 0.192
201706 0.178 103.100 0.201
201709 0.187 104.100 0.209
201712 0.210 104.500 0.234
201803 0.228 105.300 0.252
201806 0.216 104.900 0.239
201809 0.207 106.600 0.226
201812 0.224 106.500 0.245
201903 0.264 107.700 0.285
201906 0.294 107.700 0.317
201909 0.288 109.800 0.305
201912 0.297 111.200 0.311
202003 0.300 112.300 0.311
202006 0.292 110.400 0.308
202009 0.318 111.700 0.331
202012 0.361 111.500 0.377
202103 0.331 112.662 0.342
202106 0.349 111.769 0.363
202109 0.326 112.215 0.338
202112 0.378 113.108 0.389
202203 0.378 114.335 0.385
202206 0.305 114.558 0.310
202209 0.305 115.339 0.308
202212 0.305 115.116 0.308
202303 0.310 115.116 0.313
202306 0.298 114.558 0.303
202309 0.293 115.339 0.295
202312 0.302 114.781 0.306
202403 0.304 115.227 0.307
202406 0.303 114.781 0.307
202409 0.315 115.785 0.316
202412 0.307 114.893 0.311
202503 0.313 115.116 0.316
202506 0.320 114.907 0.324
202509 0.327 115.471 0.329
202512 0.331 115.832 0.332
202603 0.342 116.303 0.342

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 1.09 mean?
Cosco Shipping Development Co (CITAF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 as of Jul. 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 Cosco Shipping Development Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Cosco Shipping Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosco Shipping Development Co ranks #34 out of 214 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Cosco Shipping Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cosco Shipping Development Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 2.29. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.99. Cosco Shipping Development Co's value of 1.09 is 72.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosco Shipping Development Co ranks #34 out of 214 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cosco Shipping Development Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosco Shipping Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Cosco Shipping Development Co ranks #34 out of 214 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cosco Shipping Development Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.99. Cosco Shipping Development Co's value of 1.09 is 72.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cosco Shipping Development Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 3.99, Cosco Shipping Development 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.99, based on 214 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. Cosco Shipping Development Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 is 72.6% 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 Cosco Shipping Development Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cosco Shipping Development Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosco Shipping Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosco Shipping Development Co (CITAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.12 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 72.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.99. Cosco Shipping Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Cosco Shipping Development Co (CITAF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 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 Cosco Shipping Development Co (CITAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosco Shipping Development Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.12 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17. GuruFocus considers Cosco Shipping Development Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CITAF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.09 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.25)
  • GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.12 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.6% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#34 of 214)

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


Cosco Shipping Development Co Business Description

Address Lane 1318 Shangcheng Road, No. 1 Building, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200127
Cosco Shipping Development Co Ltd is a China-based company operating and managing container shipping. Its services include container transportation, vessel chartering, cargo canvassing and booking, customs clearance, depot services, container construction, sales, purchase, and vessel management. The operating business segments are the Shipping leasing and container leasing business segment, which derives maximum revenue, renders vessel chartering, container leasing, and finance lease services; the Container manufacturing segment, which manufactures and sells containers; the Investment management business segment, which focuses on equity or debt investment and insurance brokerage services. geographically , the company derives maximum revenue from Chinese Mainland.
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