China Merchants Commercial REIT (FRA:5C3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.29 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:5C3 China Merchants Commercial REIT FRA:5C3
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What is China Merchants Commercial REIT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China Merchants Commercial REIT FRA:5C3 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:5C3 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.11. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 REITs companies, China Merchants Commercial REIT ranks better than 87.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), China Merchants Commercial REIT's current share price is €0.104. China Merchants Commercial REIT's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €0.36. China Merchants Commercial REIT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.29.

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

FRA:5C3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.32   Max: 0.37
Current: 0.28

During the past 10 years, China Merchants Commercial REIT's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.37. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.32.

FRA:5C3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
87.34% of 553 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.81 vs FRA:5C3: 0.28

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 Merchants Commercial REIT's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €0.312. 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 €0.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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China Merchants Commercial REIT  (FRA:5C3) 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 Merchants Commercial REIT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China Merchants Commercial REIT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Merchants Commercial REIT'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 Merchants Commercial REIT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

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FRA:5C3 vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, China Merchants Commercial REIT'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 Merchants Commercial REIT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, China Merchants Commercial REIT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Commercial REIT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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China Merchants Commercial REIT 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 Merchants Commercial REIT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.104/0.36
=0.29

* 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 Merchants Commercial REIT's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, China Merchants Commercial REIT'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)
=0.312/120.7036*120.7036
=0.312

Current CPI (Dec25) = 120.7036.

China Merchants Commercial REIT Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.519 103.225 0.607
201712 0.152 104.984 0.175
201812 0.276 107.622 0.310
201912 0.431 110.700 0.470
202012 0.436 109.711 0.480
202112 0.494 112.349 0.531
202212 0.439 114.548 0.463
202312 0.386 117.296 0.397
202412 0.360 118.945 0.365
202512 0.312 120.704 0.312

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 0.29 mean?
China Merchants Commercial REIT (FRA:5C3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 as of Aug. 04, 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 Merchants Commercial REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, China Merchants Commercial REIT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, China Merchants Commercial REIT ranks #70 out of 553 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is China Merchants Commercial REIT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Merchants Commercial REIT's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.37. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. China Merchants Commercial REIT's value of 0.29 is 64.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Merchants Commercial REIT ranks #70 out of 553 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Merchants Commercial REIT has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Commercial REIT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, China Merchants Commercial REIT ranks #70 out of 553 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places China Merchants Commercial REIT in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. China Merchants Commercial REIT's value of 0.29 is 64.2% below this benchmark. Historically, China Merchants Commercial REIT's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.81, China Merchants Commercial REIT 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.81, based on 553 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 Merchants Commercial REIT's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 is 64.2% 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 China Merchants Commercial REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Merchants Commercial REIT's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Commercial REIT stock overvalued right now?
China Merchants Commercial REIT (FRA:5C3) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.11, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 64.2% below the REITs industry median of 0.81. China Merchants Commercial REIT's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Merchants Commercial REIT (FRA:5C3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29 as of Aug. 04, 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 Merchants Commercial REIT (FRA:5C3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Commercial REIT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.11.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5C3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.29 (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
  • GF Value™: €0.11 vs. price of €0.10 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.2% below the REITs median (#70 of 553)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5C3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Merchants Commercial REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 01503:Hong Kong
Address Connaught Road Central, Room 2603-2606, 26th Floor, China Merchants Tower, Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong, HKG, 168-200
China Merchants Commercial REIT and its subsidiaries are engaged in the property investment. The operating business segments of the company are office buildings and shopping center. Its properties include New Times Plaza, Cyberport Building, Technology Building, Garden City Shopping Centre ,Onward Science And Trade Center and Technology Building 2 among others.
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