Bank Of China (FRA:W8VS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.95 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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FRA:W8VS Bank Of China Ltd FRA:W8VS
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What is Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bank Of China FRA:W8VS 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:W8VS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,284 Banks companies, Bank Of China ranks better than 73.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Bank Of China's current share price is €14.80. Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.64. Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.95.

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

FRA:W8VS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 0.82   Max: 1.4
Current: 0.84

During the past years, Bank Of China's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.40. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.82.

FRA:W8VS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.75% of 1284 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.3 vs FRA:W8VS: 0.84

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.

Bank Of China's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €29.246. 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 €15.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bank Of China  (FRA:W8VS) 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.


Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank Of China'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.

Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bank Of China Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bank Of China Quarterly Data
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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 0.86 0.85 0.77 0.83 0.84

FRA:W8VS vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank Of China'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.


Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bank Of China 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=14.80/15.64
=0.95

* 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.

Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Bank Of China'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)
=29.246/116.3033*116.3033
=29.246

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Bank Of China Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.321 101.400 16.426
201609 14.632 102.400 16.619
201612 15.264 102.600 17.303
201703 15.569 103.200 17.546
201706 15.009 103.100 16.931
201709 14.984 104.100 16.741
201712 15.197 104.500 16.914
201803 15.312 105.300 16.912
201806 16.048 104.900 17.793
201809 15.701 106.600 17.130
201812 16.410 106.500 17.921
201903 17.959 107.700 19.394
201906 17.626 107.700 19.034
201909 18.065 109.800 19.135
201912 18.436 111.200 19.282
202003 19.159 112.300 19.842
202006 18.944 110.400 19.957
202009 19.053 111.700 19.838
202012 20.185 111.500 21.055
202103 21.256 112.662 21.943
202106 21.785 111.769 22.669
202109 22.819 112.215 23.650
202112 24.846 113.108 25.548
202203 26.130 114.335 26.580
202206 26.346 114.558 26.747
202209 27.648 115.339 27.879
202212 26.498 115.116 26.771
202303 27.134 115.116 27.414
202306 26.224 114.558 26.624
202309 26.669 115.339 26.892
202312 27.374 114.781 27.737
202403 27.490 115.227 27.747
202406 27.505 114.781 27.870
202409 28.358 115.785 28.485
202412 30.039 114.893 30.408
202503 26.992 115.116 27.270
202506 27.053 114.907 27.382
202509 27.781 115.471 27.981
202512 27.885 115.832 27.998
202603 29.246 116.303 29.246

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 0.95 mean?
Bank Of China (FRA:W8VS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 as of Aug. 18, 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 Bank Of China and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank Of China ranks #337 out of 1284 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bank Of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.40. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Bank Of China's value of 0.95 is 26.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank Of China ranks #337 out of 1284 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank Of China has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank Of China ranks #337 out of 1284 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Bank Of China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Bank Of China's value of 0.95 is 26.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Bank Of China's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Bank Of China 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.30, based on 1,284 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. Bank Of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 is 26.9% 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 Bank Of China and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank Of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank Of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank Of China (FRA:W8VS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.61, compared to a current price of €14.80 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 26.9% below the Banks industry median of 1.30. Bank Of China's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Bank Of China (FRA:W8VS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Aug. 18, 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 Bank Of China (FRA:W8VS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank Of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €14.80 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.61. GuruFocus considers Bank Of China to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:W8VS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.95 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: €12.61 vs. price of €14.80 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.9% below the Banks median (#337 of 1284)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W8VS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bank Of China Business Description

Address No. 1 Fuxingmen Nei Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100818
Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Beijing, Bank of China, or BOC, has evolved through multiple institutional mandates—from central bank to foreign exchange specialist to state-owned trade finance bank—before establishing its current universal banking model. The group was dual-listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges in 2006. It provides a comprehensive range of financial services to customers across Greater China and overseas. Central Huijin, a Chinese state-owned investment company and BOC's largest shareholder, controls 64%. BOC has the most extensive global reach among Chinese banks, with operations in 64 countries and regions.
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