Tsingtao Brewery Co (FRA:TSI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.56 (As of Sep. 14, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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FRA:TSI Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd FRA:TSI
87 GF Score
Price €4.40
GF Value €5.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Tsingtao Brewery Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tsingtao Brewery Co FRA:TSI +0.46% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 4.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:TSI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Tsingtao Brewery Co ranks worse than 79.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-14), Tsingtao Brewery Co's current share price is €4.40. Tsingtao Brewery Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.72. Tsingtao Brewery Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.56.

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

FRA:TSI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.78   Med: 4.42   Max: 8.4
Current: 2.83

During the past years, Tsingtao Brewery Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.40. The lowest was 2.78. And the median was 4.42.

FRA:TSI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.35% of 155 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.36 vs FRA:TSI: 2.83

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.

Tsingtao Brewery Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.944. 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 €1.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Tsingtao Brewery Co  (FRA:TSI) 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.


Tsingtao Brewery Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Tsingtao Brewery Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tsingtao Brewery 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.

Tsingtao Brewery Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Tsingtao Brewery Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Tsingtao Brewery Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:TSI vs STZ: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Tsingtao Brewery 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.


Tsingtao Brewery Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tsingtao Brewery Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tsingtao Brewery 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.

Tsingtao Brewery Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.40/1.72
=2.56

* 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.

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

For example, Tsingtao Brewery 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)
=2.944/116.0564*116.0564
=2.944

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Tsingtao Brewery Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.694 102.400 1.920
201612 1.654 102.600 1.871
201703 1.696 103.200 1.907
201706 1.645 103.100 1.852
201709 1.675 104.100 1.867
201712 1.626 104.500 1.806
201803 1.693 105.300 1.866
201806 1.752 104.900 1.938
201809 1.728 106.600 1.881
201812 1.699 106.500 1.851
201903 1.833 107.700 1.975
201906 1.800 107.700 1.940
201909 1.881 109.800 1.988
201912 1.821 111.200 1.901
202003 1.864 112.300 1.926
202006 1.866 110.400 1.962
202009 1.947 111.700 2.023
202012 1.900 111.500 1.978
202103 2.052 112.662 2.114
202106 2.100 111.769 2.181
202109 2.259 112.215 2.336
202112 2.343 113.108 2.404
202203 2.534 114.335 2.572
202206 2.537 114.558 2.570
202209 2.746 115.339 2.763
202212 2.530 115.116 2.551
202303 2.683 115.116 2.705
202306 2.509 114.558 2.542
202309 2.645 115.339 2.661
202312 2.584 114.781 2.613
202403 2.722 115.227 2.742
202406 2.665 114.781 2.695
202409 2.781 115.785 2.788
202412 2.794 114.893 2.822
202503 2.878 115.116 2.902
202506 2.652 114.907 2.679
202509 2.747 115.471 2.761
202512 2.724 115.832 2.729
202603 2.985 116.303 2.979
202606 2.944 116.056 2.944

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 2.56 mean?
Tsingtao Brewery Co (FRA:TSI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 as of Sep. 14, 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 Tsingtao Brewery Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 4.42. Over the past decade, Tsingtao Brewery Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.78 to 8.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Tsingtao Brewery Co ranks #123 out of 155 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Tsingtao Brewery Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tsingtao Brewery Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 4.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.78 to a high of 8.40. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36. Tsingtao Brewery Co's value of 2.56 is 88.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tsingtao Brewery Co ranks #123 out of 155 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tsingtao Brewery Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsingtao Brewery Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Tsingtao Brewery Co ranks #123 out of 155 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Tsingtao Brewery Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36. Tsingtao Brewery Co's value of 2.56 is 88.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Tsingtao Brewery Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.78 to 8.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.42 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Tsingtao Brewery 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.36, based on 155 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. Tsingtao Brewery Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 is 88.2% 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 Tsingtao Brewery Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tsingtao Brewery Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsingtao Brewery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsingtao Brewery Co (FRA:TSI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.89, compared to a current price of €4.40 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 4.42 and 88.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.36. Tsingtao Brewery Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Tsingtao Brewery Co (FRA:TSI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56 as of Sep. 14, 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 Tsingtao Brewery Co (FRA:TSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsingtao Brewery Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.40 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.89. GuruFocus considers Tsingtao Brewery Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TSI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.56 (42% below median its 10-year median of 4.42)
  • GF Value™: €5.89 vs. price of €4.40 (25.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#123 of 155)

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


Tsingtao Brewery Co Business Description

Address No. 35, Donghai West Road, Tsingtao Beer Tower, Shandong Province, Qingdao, CHN, 266071
With over 100 years of history, Tsingtao Brewery has become one of the leading brewers in China with its core Tsingtao brand. The company commands a dominant position in its core market, Shandong province, which contributed close to 60% of its revenue and net profit in 2024. Unlike other major brewers, Tsingtao Brewery's brand umbrellas consist entirely of domestic brands. The Tsingtao brand has a mid-range to high-end market positioning and contributed over half of its volume whereas the mass market Laoshan brand targets the mainstream segment, with a declining volume mix as the company sought to premiumize its portfolio.
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