China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.38 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 49% Below Median

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FRA:4FF China Railway Construction Corp Ltd FRA:4FF
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What is China Railway Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China Railway Construction FRA:4FF 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.38 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:4FF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.74. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,363 Construction companies, China Railway Construction ranks better than 85.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), China Railway Construction's current share price is €0.64. China Railway Construction's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.67. China Railway Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.38.

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

FRA:4FF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.75   Max: 2.47
Current: 0.35

During the past years, China Railway Construction's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.47. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.75.

FRA:4FF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
85.47% of 1363 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs FRA:4FF: 0.35

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 Railway Construction's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.231. 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 €1.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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China Railway Construction  (FRA:4FF) 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 Railway Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China Railway Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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

China Railway Construction Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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China Railway Construction 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 0.48 0.47 0.45 0.43 0.38

FRA:4FF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Railway Construction'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 Railway Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.64/1.67
=0.38

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

For example, China Railway Construction'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)
=3.231/116.3033*116.3033
=3.231

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

China Railway Construction Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.224 101.400 1.404
201609 1.242 102.400 1.411
201612 1.323 102.600 1.500
201703 1.338 103.200 1.508
201706 1.303 103.100 1.470
201709 1.312 104.100 1.466
201712 1.403 104.500 1.561
201803 1.468 105.300 1.621
201806 1.560 104.900 1.730
201809 1.514 106.600 1.652
201812 1.598 106.500 1.745
201903 1.691 107.700 1.826
201906 1.632 107.700 1.762
201909 1.726 109.800 1.828
201912 1.984 111.200 2.075
202003 2.013 112.300 2.085
202006 1.985 110.400 2.091
202009 2.046 111.700 2.130
202012 2.354 111.500 2.455
202103 2.427 112.662 2.505
202106 2.447 111.769 2.546
202109 2.536 112.215 2.628
202112 2.750 113.108 2.828
202203 2.885 114.335 2.935
202206 2.922 114.558 2.967
202209 2.996 115.339 3.021
202212 2.896 115.116 2.926
202303 2.950 115.116 2.980
202306 2.871 114.558 2.915
202309 2.912 115.339 2.936
202312 2.930 114.781 2.969
202403 2.969 115.227 2.997
202406 2.985 114.781 3.025
202409 3.019 115.785 3.033
202412 3.171 114.893 3.210
202503 3.145 115.116 3.177
202506 3.033 114.907 3.070
202509 3.006 115.471 3.028
202512 3.038 115.832 3.050
202603 3.231 116.303 3.231

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 0.38 mean?
China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.38 as of Jul. 24, 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 Railway Construction and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, China Railway Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #198 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is China Railway Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Railway Construction's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.38 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 2.47. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. China Railway Construction's value of 0.38 is 67.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #198 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Railway Construction has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #198 out of 1363 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places China Railway Construction in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. China Railway Construction's value of 0.38 is 67.5% below this benchmark. Historically, China Railway Construction's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 1.17, China Railway Construction 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 1,363 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 Railway Construction's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.38 is 67.5% 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 Railway Construction 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. China Railway Construction's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.38, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway Construction stock overvalued right now?
China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.38. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.74, compared to a current price of €0.64 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.38, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 67.5% below the Construction industry median of 1.17. China Railway Construction's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Railway Construction (FRA:4FF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.38 as of Jul. 24, 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 Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Construction stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.64 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.74.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4FF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.38 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: €0.74 vs. price of €0.64 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.5% below the Construction median (#198 of 1363)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4FF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Railway Construction Business Description

Other Exchanges 01186:Hong Kong601186:China
Address East, No. 40 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100855
China Railway Construction Corp Ltd operates as an infrastructure construction firm. It largely derives contracting revenue. It builds railways, highways and municipal works, such as subways and light rail systems. The company also engages in survey and design, manufacturing, logistics, and property development. It operates the following business segments: Engineering contracting business, Planning, design and consultancy, Manufacturing operation, Real estate development operation, Materials and logistics and other businesses. The firm's revenue gets dominated by the Engineering contracting business segment that engages in the construction of infrastructure such as railways, highways, metropolitan railways, and real estate projects.
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