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China Unicom (Hong Kong)FRA:XCI 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.58 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:XCI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.88. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Telecommunication Services companies, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks better than 86.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:XCI'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.54 Max: 0.97
Current: 0.49
During the past years, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.97. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.54.
FRA:XCI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 86.46% of 288
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs FRA:XCI: 0.49
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.
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.459. 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 €1.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.
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China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) 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.
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Unicom (Hong Kong)'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.
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRA:XCI vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'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.
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
China Unicom (Hong Kong) 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.
* 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.
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 0.58 mean?
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.58 as of Jul. 25, 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 China Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #39 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.58 is near median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.97. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s value of 0.58 is 67.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #39 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Unicom (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #39 out of 288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places China Unicom (Hong Kong) in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s value of 0.58 is 67.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 1.78, China Unicom (Hong Kong) 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.78, based on 288 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. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.58 is 67.4% 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 China Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.58. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.88, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 67.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.78. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.58 as of Jul. 25, 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 China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:XCI:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.58 (near median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: €0.88 vs. price of €0.78 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#39 of 288)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Unicom is the incumbent fixed-line operator in 10 northern Chinese provinces, as well as the third-largest wireless operator nationwide. As of June 2025, it had around 355 million billing wireless customers and over 125 million fixed-line subscribers. China Unicom also has a growing ICT business. We estimate it has the third largest internet data center business in China with 420,000 cabinets and its Cloud Service revenue is also showing strong growth. It has its own 4G network and shares the radio access function with China Telecom for its 5G network.
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