Weichai Power Co (FRA:WI4) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.84 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 55% Above Median

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FRA:WI4 Weichai Power Co Ltd FRA:WI4
76 GF Score
Price €3.53
GF Value €2.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Weichai Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Weichai Power Co FRA:WI4 -6.71% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.84 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 2.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:WI4 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,036 Vehicles & Parts companies, Weichai Power Co ranks worse than 77.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Weichai Power Co's current share price is €3.53. Weichai Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.92. Weichai Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.84.

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

FRA:WI4' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6   Med: 2.48   Max: 5.59
Current: 3.3

During the past years, Weichai Power Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.59. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 2.48.

FRA:WI4's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.03% of 1036 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.315 vs FRA:WI4: 3.30

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.

Weichai Power Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.374. 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 €0.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Weichai Power Co  (FRA:WI4) 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.


Weichai Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Weichai Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Weichai Power 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.

Weichai Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Weichai Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Weichai Power 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 2.43 2.23 1.98 2.37 3.26

FRA:WI4 vs TSLA, GM, F: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Weichai Power 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.


Weichai Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Weichai Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Weichai Power 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.

Weichai Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.53/0.92
=3.84

* 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.

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

For example, Weichai Power 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)
=1.374/116.3033*116.3033
=1.374

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Weichai Power Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.540 101.400 0.619
201609 0.521 102.400 0.592
201612 0.542 102.600 0.614
201703 0.557 103.200 0.628
201706 0.608 103.100 0.686
201709 0.610 104.100 0.682
201712 0.569 104.500 0.633
201803 0.597 105.300 0.659
201806 0.612 104.900 0.679
201809 0.584 106.600 0.637
201812 0.626 106.500 0.684
201903 0.700 107.700 0.756
201906 0.686 107.700 0.741
201909 0.690 109.800 0.731
201912 0.731 111.200 0.765
202003 0.771 112.300 0.798
202006 0.770 110.400 0.811
202009 0.776 111.700 0.808
202012 0.815 111.500 0.850
202103 0.914 112.662 0.944
202106 1.033 111.769 1.075
202109 1.058 112.215 1.097
202112 1.148 113.108 1.180
202203 1.188 114.335 1.208
202206 1.158 114.558 1.176
202209 1.172 115.339 1.182
202212 1.136 115.116 1.148
202303 1.174 115.116 1.186
202306 1.137 114.558 1.154
202309 1.138 115.339 1.148
202312 1.168 114.781 1.183
202403 1.213 115.227 1.224
202406 1.232 114.781 1.248
202409 1.261 115.785 1.267
202412 1.303 114.893 1.319
202503 1.308 115.116 1.321
202506 1.240 114.907 1.255
202509 1.291 115.471 1.300
202512 1.297 115.832 1.302
202603 1.374 116.303 1.374

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 3.84 mean?
Weichai Power Co (FRA:WI4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.84 as of Jul. 17, 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 Weichai Power Co and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 2.48. Over the past decade, Weichai Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 5.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Weichai Power Co ranks #798 out of 1036 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Weichai Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Weichai Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.84 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 2.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 5.59. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32. Weichai Power Co's value of 3.84 is 192% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weichai Power Co ranks #798 out of 1036 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Weichai Power Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weichai Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Weichai Power Co ranks #798 out of 1036 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Weichai Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32. Weichai Power Co's value of 3.84 is 192% above this benchmark. Historically, Weichai Power Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 5.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.48 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Weichai Power 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.32, based on 1,036 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. Weichai Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.84 is 192% 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 Weichai Power Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Weichai Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.84, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weichai Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weichai Power Co (FRA:WI4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.48, compared to a current price of €3.53 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.84, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 2.48 and 192% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.32. Weichai Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Weichai Power Co (FRA:WI4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.84 as of Jul. 17, 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 Weichai Power Co (FRA:WI4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weichai Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.53 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.48. GuruFocus considers Weichai Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WI4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.84 (55% above median its 10-year median of 2.48)
  • GF Value™: €2.48 vs. price of €3.53 (42.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 192% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#798 of 1036)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WI4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Weichai Power Co Business Description

Address 197, Section A, Fu Shou East Street, High Technology Industrial Development Zone, Shandong Province, Weifang, CHN, 261061
Weichai Power Co Ltd is an industrial technology company that offers vehicles and equipment manufacturing, and logistics and supply chain services in China. The operating segments of the company are; Engines segment which includes the manufacturing and sale of engines and related parts; Automobiles and automobile components which includes the manufacturing and sale of automobiles and automobile components other than Engines; Agricultural equipment includes the manufacturing and sale of agricultural equipment (complete machineries), agricultural machineries, agricultural vehicles, and related parts; and the Intelligent logistics segment which includes forklift trucks production, warehousing technology, and supply chain solution services.
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