China Literature (FRA:C2X) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.96 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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What is China Literature Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China Literature FRA:C2X -2.51% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:C2X with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.33. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Interactive Media companies, China Literature ranks better than 60.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), China Literature's current share price is €1.94. China Literature's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €2.03. China Literature's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.96.

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

FRA:C2X' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 1.59   Max: 2.4
Current: 0.95

During the past 12 years, China Literature's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.40. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.59.

FRA:C2X's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.81% of 347 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs FRA:C2X: 0.95

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 Literature's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €2.080. 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 €2.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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China Literature  (FRA:C2X) 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 Literature Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China Literature Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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

China Literature 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 0.00 0.00 1.76 1.42 1.72

China Literature Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.76 0.00 1.42 0.00 1.72

FRA:C2X vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, China Literature'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 Literature Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, China Literature's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.94/2.03
=0.96

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

For example, China Literature'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)
=2.08/115.8323*115.8323
=2.080

Current CPI (Dec25) = 115.8323.

China Literature Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.781 102.600 0.882
201712 1.785 104.500 1.979
201812 2.593 106.500 2.820
201912 2.459 111.200 2.561
202012 1.868 111.500 1.941
202112 2.337 113.108 2.393
202212 2.395 115.116 2.410
202312 2.387 114.781 2.409
202412 2.373 114.893 2.392
202512 2.080 115.832 2.080

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 0.96 mean?
China Literature (FRA:C2X) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.96 as of Jul. 26, 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 Literature and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, China Literature's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, China Literature ranks #136 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is China Literature's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Literature's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.96 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 2.40. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. China Literature's value of 0.96 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Literature ranks #136 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Literature has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Literature's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, China Literature ranks #136 out of 347 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts China Literature in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. China Literature's value of 0.96 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, China Literature's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 1.44, China Literature 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.44, based on 347 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 Literature's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.96 is 33.3% 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 Literature and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Literature's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Literature stock overvalued right now?
China Literature (FRA:C2X) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.96. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.33, compared to a current price of €1.94 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 33.3% below the Interactive Media industry median of 1.44. China Literature's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Literature (FRA:C2X), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Jul. 26, 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 Literature (FRA:C2X) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.94 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.33.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C2X:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.96 (40% below median its 10-year median of 1.59)
  • GF Value™: €3.33 vs. price of €1.94 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.3% below the Interactive Media median (#136 of 347)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C2X stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Literature Business Description

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Address No. 5169 Binjiang Avenue, N3 Lujiazui Binjiang Center, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200135
China Literature Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, provides online reading services, copyright commercialization, writer cultivation and brokerage, and operation of text work reading. It generates its revenue from Online reading through self-owned platform products. It operates in two segments: Online business, Intellectual property operations, and others. The Online business segment that derives the majority of revenue comprises online paid reading, online advertising, and game publishing. The Intellectual property operations and other segment include licensing and distribution of film and television properties, copyrights licensing, sales of adaptation rights and scripts, sales of physical books, and in-house online games operations.
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