Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.67 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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FRA:C7A0 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd FRA:C7A0
78 GF Score
Price €60.45
GF Value €78.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co FRA:C7A0 +1.17% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.67 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 13.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:C7A0 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €78.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,099 Industrial Products companies, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks worse than 93.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current share price is €60.45. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.25. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 9.67.

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

FRA:C7A0' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.74   Med: 13.04   Max: 15.11
Current: 10.74

During the past years, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.11. The lowest was 10.74. And the median was 13.04.

FRA:C7A0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.71% of 2099 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs FRA:C7A0: 10.74

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.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €10.504. 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 €6.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co  (FRA:C7A0) 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.


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Contemporary Amperex Technology 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.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

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FRA:C7A0 vs VRT, BE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Contemporary Amperex Technology 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.


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Contemporary Amperex Technology 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.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=60.45/6.25
=9.67

* 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.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=10.504/116.0564*116.0564
=10.504

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 0.211 100.600 0.243
201612 1.922 102.600 2.174
201703 0.000 103.200 0.000
201706 2.681 103.100 3.018
201709 0.000 104.100 0.000
201712 0.900 104.500 1.000
201803 0.825 105.300 0.909
201806 1.044 104.900 1.155
201809 1.022 106.600 1.113
201812 1.065 106.500 1.161
201903 1.142 107.700 1.231
201906 1.123 107.700 1.210
201909 1.186 109.800 1.254
201912 1.232 111.200 1.286
202003 1.258 112.300 1.300
202006 1.252 110.400 1.316
202009 1.824 111.700 1.895
202012 1.925 111.500 2.004
202103 2.020 112.662 2.081
202106 2.119 111.769 2.200
202109 2.283 112.215 2.361
202112 2.799 113.108 2.872
202203 2.776 114.335 2.818
202206 4.492 114.558 4.551
202209 4.904 115.339 4.935
202212 5.066 115.116 5.107
202303 5.793 115.116 5.840
202306 4.990 114.558 5.055
202309 5.259 115.339 5.292
202312 5.772 114.781 5.836
202403 6.033 115.227 6.076
202406 5.713 114.781 5.776
202409 6.854 115.785 6.870
202412 7.355 114.893 7.430
202503 7.579 115.116 7.641
202506 7.811 114.907 7.889
202509 8.237 115.471 8.279
202512 8.956 115.832 8.973
202603 9.824 116.303 9.803
202606 10.504 116.056 10.504

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 9.67 mean?
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.67 as of Sep. 15, 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 13.04. Over the past decade, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 10.74 to 15.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks #1967 out of 2099 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.67 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 13.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.74 to a high of 15.11. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's value of 9.67 is 364.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks #1967 out of 2099 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks #1967 out of 2099 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Contemporary Amperex Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's value of 9.67 is 364.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 10.74 to 15.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.04 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co has consistently been above 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.08, based on 2,099 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. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.67 is 364.9% above 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.67, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 13.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €78.91, compared to a current price of €60.45 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.67, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 13.04 and 364.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.08. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.67 as of Sep. 15, 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (FRA:C7A0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €60.45 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €78.91. GuruFocus considers Contemporary Amperex Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C7A0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.67 (26% below median its 10-year median of 13.04)
  • GF Value™: €78.91 vs. price of €60.45 (23.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 364.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1967 of 2099)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C7A0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 2, Xingang Road, Zhangwan Town, Jiaocheng District, Fujian Province, Ningde, CHN, 352100
CATL, headquartered in Ningde, Fujian Province, is a global leading battery manufacturer founded in 2011. The company specializes in the development and production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicle and energy storage systems. CATL is the largest EV battery manufacturer in the world and leads the industry in innovative battery technology development for higher-energy density and safety, longer battery service life, and super-fast charging. CATL is also involved in the manufacturing of cathode and other related battery materials. Through subsidiary Brunp, it works with customers to create a closed-loop battery life cycle from production, application, to recycling.
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