Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.27 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:21C Central China Securities Co Ltd FRA:21C
39 GF Score
Price €0.18
GF Value €0.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Central China Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Central China Securities Co FRA:21C +1.71% 39 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:21C with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Capital Markets companies, Central China Securities Co ranks worse than 52.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Central China Securities Co's current share price is €0.178. Central China Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.14. Central China Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.27.

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

FRA:21C' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15   Med: 1.4   Max: 2.07
Current: 1.36

During the past years, Central China Securities Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.07. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 1.40.

FRA:21C's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.37% of 611 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs FRA:21C: 1.36

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.

Central China Securities Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.393. 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 €0.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Central China Securities Co  (FRA:21C) 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.


Central China Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Central China Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central China Securities 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.

Central China Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Central China Securities Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Central China Securities 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 1.36 1.40 1.52 1.42 1.32

FRA:21C vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Central China Securities 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.


Central China Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Central China Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Central China Securities 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.

Central China Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.178/0.14
=1.27

* 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.

Central China Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Central China Securities 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)
=0.393/121.4731*121.4731
=0.393

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 121.4731.

Central China Securities Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.326 101.686 0.389
201609 0.273 102.565 0.323
201612 0.369 103.225 0.434
201703 0.368 103.335 0.433
201706 0.338 103.664 0.396
201709 0.338 103.994 0.395
201712 0.332 104.984 0.384
201803 0.340 105.973 0.390
201806 0.344 106.193 0.393
201809 0.325 106.852 0.369
201812 0.328 107.622 0.370
201903 0.345 108.172 0.387
201906 0.338 109.601 0.375
201909 0.330 110.260 0.364
201912 0.321 110.700 0.352
202003 0.320 110.920 0.350
202006 0.315 110.590 0.346
202009 0.359 107.512 0.406
202012 0.362 109.711 0.401
202103 0.375 111.579 0.408
202106 0.376 111.360 0.410
202109 0.391 109.051 0.436
202112 0.409 112.349 0.442
202203 0.422 113.558 0.451
202206 0.410 113.448 0.439
202209 0.426 113.778 0.455
202212 0.401 114.548 0.425
202303 0.403 115.427 0.424
202306 0.385 115.647 0.404
202309 0.385 116.087 0.403
202312 0.385 117.296 0.399
202403 0.386 117.735 0.398
202406 0.387 117.296 0.401
202409 0.383 118.615 0.392
202412 0.397 118.945 0.405
202503 0.389 119.384 0.396
202506 0.370 119.055 0.378
202509 0.369 119.934 0.374
202512 0.376 120.704 0.378
202603 0.393 121.473 0.393

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 1.27 mean?
Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.27 as of Aug. 06, 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 Central China Securities Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Central China Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 2.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Central China Securities Co ranks #320 out of 611 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Central China Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Central China Securities Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.27 is near median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 2.07. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Central China Securities Co's value of 1.27 is 1.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central China Securities Co ranks #320 out of 611 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central China Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central China Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Central China Securities Co ranks #320 out of 611 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Central China Securities Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Central China Securities Co's value of 1.27 is 1.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Central China Securities Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 2.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Central China Securities 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.29, based on 611 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. Central China Securities Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.27 is 1.6% 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 Central China Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central China Securities Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central China Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.22, compared to a current price of €0.18 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 1.6% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.29. Central China Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 3 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 Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 as of Aug. 06, 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 Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.18 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.22. GuruFocus considers Central China Securities Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:21C:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.27 (near median its 10-year median of 1.40)
  • GF Value™: €0.22 vs. price of €0.18 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.6% below the Capital Markets median (#320 of 611)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:21C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central China Securities Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01375:Hong Kong601375:China
Address No. 248 Queen’s Road East, 40th Floor, Dah Sing Financial Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Central China Securities Co Ltd is a securities firm in Henan with a full-service business platform and strategic presence in China. Its reporting segments are mainly divided into: wealth management business segment, proprietary business segment, investment banking business segment, credit business segment, investment management business segment, futures business segment, overseas business segment, headquarters, and other business segment.
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