Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.84 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:3E8 Chengdu Expressway Co Ltd FRA:3E8
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What is Chengdu Expressway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chengdu Expressway Co FRA:3E8 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:3E8 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.22. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,343 Construction companies, Chengdu Expressway Co ranks better than 62.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), Chengdu Expressway Co's current share price is €0.202. Chengdu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €0.24. Chengdu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.84.

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

FRA:3E8' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77   Med: 0.86   Max: 1.08
Current: 0.83

During the past 11 years, Chengdu Expressway Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.08. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 0.86.

FRA:3E8's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
62.92% of 1343 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs FRA:3E8: 0.83

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.

Chengdu Expressway Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €0.364. 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 €0.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Chengdu Expressway Co  (FRA:3E8) 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.


Chengdu Expressway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chengdu Expressway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chengdu Expressway 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.

Chengdu Expressway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chengdu Expressway Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Chengdu Expressway Co Quarterly Data
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Chengdu Expressway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Chengdu Expressway 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.


Chengdu Expressway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Chengdu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chengdu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Chengdu Expressway 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.

Chengdu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.202/0.24
=0.84

* 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.

Chengdu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Chengdu Expressway Co'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)
=0.364/115.8323*115.8323
=0.364

Current CPI (Dec25) = 115.8323.

Chengdu Expressway Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.132 102.600 0.149
201712 0.165 104.500 0.183
201812 0.180 106.500 0.196
201912 0.299 111.200 0.311
202012 0.249 111.500 0.259
202112 0.310 113.108 0.317
202212 0.329 115.116 0.331
202312 0.337 114.781 0.340
202412 0.364 114.893 0.367
202512 0.364 115.832 0.364

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 0.84 mean?
Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 as of Aug. 10, 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 Chengdu Expressway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Chengdu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Chengdu Expressway Co ranks #498 out of 1343 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Chengdu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chengdu Expressway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 is near median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 1.08. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Chengdu Expressway Co's value of 0.84 is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chengdu Expressway Co ranks #498 out of 1343 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chengdu Expressway Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chengdu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Chengdu Expressway Co ranks #498 out of 1343 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Chengdu Expressway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Chengdu Expressway Co's value of 0.84 is 28.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Chengdu Expressway Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Chengdu Expressway 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.17, based on 1,343 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. Chengdu Expressway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 is 28.2% 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 Chengdu Expressway Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chengdu Expressway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chengdu Expressway Co stock overvalued right now?
Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.22, compared to a current price of €0.20 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 28.2% below the Construction industry median of 1.17. Chengdu Expressway Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Aug. 10, 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 Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chengdu Expressway Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.20 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.22.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3E8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.84 (near median its 10-year median of 0.86)
  • GF Value™: €0.22 vs. price of €0.20 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.2% below the Construction median (#498 of 1343)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3E8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chengdu Expressway Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01785:Hong Kong
Address No. 66 Shenghe 1st Road, 9th Floor, Chengnan Tianfu Building, High-Tech Zone, Sichuan, Chengdu, CHN
Chengdu Expressway Co Ltd is principally engaged in the operation, management and development of expressways located in and around Chengdu, Sichuan Province and retailing of refined oil. Meanwhile, the Group also carries out retail of refined oil and operation of CNG. It operates in two reportable segments the Expressway segment segment comprises the construction, operation and maintenance of toll expressways located in Mainland China; and the Energy Investment segment comprises the operation of petrol stations and a gas station in Mainland China. It derives majority of the revenue from Expressway segment.
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