Jiangsu Expressway Co (FRA:JE2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.87 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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FRA:JE2 Jiangsu Expressway Co Ltd FRA:JE2
85 GF Score
Price €1.03
GF Value €1.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Jiangsu Expressway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Jiangsu Expressway Co FRA:JE2 -0.96% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:JE2 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,342 Construction companies, Jiangsu Expressway Co ranks worse than 66.99% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Jiangsu Expressway Co's current share price is €1.03. Jiangsu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.55. Jiangsu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.87.

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

FRA:JE2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37   Med: 2.14   Max: 2.8
Current: 1.92

During the past years, Jiangsu Expressway Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.80. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 2.14.

FRA:JE2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.99% of 1342 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.145 vs FRA:JE2: 1.92

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.

Jiangsu Expressway Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.080. 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 €0.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Jiangsu Expressway Co  (FRA:JE2) 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.


Jiangsu Expressway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Jiangsu Expressway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu 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.

Jiangsu Expressway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Jiangsu Expressway Co 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 1.71 1.55 1.87 2.66 1.97

Jiangsu Expressway Co 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 2.61 2.59 2.08 1.97 1.92

Jiangsu Expressway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Jiangsu 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.


Jiangsu Expressway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Jiangsu 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.03/0.55
=1.87

* 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.

Jiangsu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Jiangsu Expressway Co'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)
=1.08/116.3033*116.3033
=1.080

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Jiangsu Expressway Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.537 101.400 0.616
201609 0.574 102.400 0.652
201612 0.604 102.600 0.685
201703 0.621 103.200 0.700
201706 0.571 103.100 0.644
201709 0.583 104.100 0.651
201712 0.598 104.500 0.666
201803 0.658 105.300 0.727
201806 0.655 104.900 0.726
201809 0.644 106.600 0.703
201812 0.663 106.500 0.724
201903 0.729 107.700 0.787
201906 0.678 107.700 0.732
201909 0.701 109.800 0.743
201912 0.727 111.200 0.760
202003 0.712 112.300 0.737
202006 0.645 110.400 0.679
202009 0.684 111.700 0.712
202012 0.704 111.500 0.734
202103 0.768 112.662 0.793
202106 0.756 111.769 0.787
202109 0.784 112.215 0.813
202112 0.884 113.108 0.909
202203 0.900 114.335 0.915
202206 0.853 114.558 0.866
202209 0.896 115.339 0.903
202212 0.859 115.116 0.868
202303 0.891 115.116 0.900
202306 0.824 114.558 0.837
202309 0.862 115.339 0.869
202312 0.866 114.781 0.877
202403 0.911 115.227 0.920
202406 0.886 114.781 0.898
202409 0.930 115.785 0.934
202412 1.005 114.893 1.017
202503 1.004 115.116 1.014
202506 0.962 114.907 0.974
202509 0.956 115.471 0.963
202512 0.997 115.832 1.001
202603 1.080 116.303 1.080

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 1.87 mean?
Jiangsu Expressway Co (FRA:JE2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.87 as of Aug. 05, 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 Jiangsu Expressway Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 2.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Expressway Co ranks #899 out of 1342 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Jiangsu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Jiangsu Expressway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.87 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 2.80. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. Jiangsu Expressway Co's value of 1.87 is 63.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Expressway Co ranks #899 out of 1342 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu Expressway Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Expressway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Expressway Co ranks #899 out of 1342 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Jiangsu Expressway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. Jiangsu Expressway Co's value of 1.87 is 63.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Expressway Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 2.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 1.15, Jiangsu Expressway 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 a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.15, based on 1,342 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. Jiangsu Expressway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.87 is 63.3% 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 Jiangsu Expressway Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Expressway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Expressway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Expressway Co (FRA:JE2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.23, compared to a current price of €1.03 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 63.3% above the Construction industry median of 1.15. Jiangsu Expressway Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Jiangsu Expressway Co (FRA:JE2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Aug. 05, 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 Jiangsu Expressway Co (FRA:JE2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Expressway Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.03 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.23. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Expressway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JE2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.87 (13% below median its 10-year median of 2.14)
  • GF Value™: €1.23 vs. price of €1.03 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.3% above the Construction median (#899 of 1342)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JE2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Expressway Co Business Description

Address 6 Xianlin Avenue, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, CHN, 210049
Jiangsu Expressway Co Ltd is principally engaged in the investment, construction, operation and management of toll roads and bridges in Jiangsu Province and the development of service areas along expressways. It operates through the following segments: Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway, Ningchang Expressway and Zhenli Expressway, Guangjing Expressway and Xicheng Expressway, Xiyi Expressway and Wuxi Huantaihu Expressway, Zhendan Expressway, Wufengshan Bridge, Changyi Expressway, Yichang Expressway, Longtan Bridge, Xitai Expressway, Danjin Expressway, ancillary services (including petrol, food and retail in service zones along the expressways), real estate development, sales of electricity and advertising and others. The Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway is the maximum revenue driver.
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