GFSEF (GF Securities Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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What is GF Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

GF Securities Co GFSEF 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates GFSEF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.15. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Capital Markets companies, GF Securities Co ranks worse than 53.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), GF Securities Co's current share price is $2.00. GF Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.67. GF Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.20.

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

GFSEF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9   Med: 1.54   Max: 3.12
Current: 1.52

During the past years, GF Securities Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.12. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.54.

GFSEF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.06% of 637 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.35 vs GFSEF: 1.52

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.

GF Securities Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.180. 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 $1.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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GF Securities Co  (OTCPK:GFSEF) 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.


GF Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


GF Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GF Securities 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.

GF Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

GF Securities Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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GF Securities Co Quarterly Data
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GFSEF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, GF Securities 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.


GF Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, GF Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GF Securities 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.

GF Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.00/1.67
=1.20

* 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.

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

For example, GF Securities 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)
=3.18/116.3033*116.3033
=3.180

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

GF Securities Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.466 101.400 1.681
201609 1.499 102.400 1.703
201612 1.489 102.600 1.688
201703 1.550 103.200 1.747
201706 1.557 103.100 1.756
201709 1.670 104.100 1.866
201712 1.689 104.500 1.880
201803 1.788 105.300 1.975
201806 1.707 104.900 1.893
201809 1.644 106.600 1.794
201812 1.621 106.500 1.770
201903 1.736 107.700 1.875
201906 1.710 107.700 1.847
201909 1.686 109.800 1.786
201912 1.707 111.200 1.785
202003 1.740 112.300 1.802
202006 1.741 110.400 1.834
202009 1.853 111.700 1.929
202012 1.970 111.500 2.055
202103 2.022 112.662 2.087
202106 2.047 111.769 2.130
202109 2.116 112.215 2.193
202112 2.197 113.108 2.259
202203 2.225 114.335 2.263
202206 2.144 114.558 2.177
202209 2.208 115.339 2.226
202212 2.261 115.116 2.284
202303 2.339 115.116 2.363
202306 2.444 114.558 2.481
202309 2.418 115.339 2.438
202312 2.494 114.781 2.527
202403 2.550 115.227 2.574
202406 2.545 114.781 2.579
202409 2.648 115.785 2.660
202412 2.660 114.893 2.693
202503 2.721 115.116 2.749
202506 2.764 114.907 2.798
202509 2.833 115.471 2.853
202512 2.914 115.832 2.926
202603 3.180 116.303 3.180

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 1.20 mean?
GF Securities Co (GFSEF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 as of Jul. 15, 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 GF Securities Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, GF Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 3.12. According to the industry distribution chart, GF Securities Co ranks #338 out of 637 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is GF Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
GF Securities Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 3.12. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35. GF Securities Co's value of 1.20 is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GF Securities Co ranks #338 out of 637 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GF Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GF Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, GF Securities Co ranks #338 out of 637 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places GF Securities Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35. GF Securities Co's value of 1.20 is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, GF Securities Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 3.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 1.35, GF Securities Co 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.35, based on 637 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. GF Securities Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 11.1% 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 GF Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GF Securities Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GF Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
GF Securities Co (GFSEF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.15, compared to a current price of $2.00 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 11.1% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.35. GF Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 GF Securities Co (GFSEF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Jul. 15, 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 GF Securities Co (GFSEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GF Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.00 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.15.

Key valuation signals for GFSEF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.54)
  • GF Value™: $2.15 vs. price of $2.00 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.1% below the Capital Markets median (#338 of 637)

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


GF Securities Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01776:Hong Kong000776:China
Address 26 Machang Road, GF Securities Tower, Tianhe District, Guangdong, Guangzhou, CHN, 510627
GF Securities Co Ltd is principally engaged in securities business, the proxy sale of securities investment funds, the provision of futures intermediary services for futures companies, securities investment fund custodian, fund raising, fund sales, asset management, project and investment management, commodity futures brokerage, financial futures brokerage and futures investment advisory, etc. It operates through the following segments: Investment banking, Wealth management, Trading & Institutions, and Investment management.
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