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China MobileHAM:CTM 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates HAM:CTM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.61. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, China Mobile ranks better than 56.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:CTM'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 1.9 Max: 2.2
Current: 1.56
During the past years, China Mobile's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.20. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 1.90.
HAM:CTM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 56.4% of 289
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.79
vs HAM:CTM: 1.56
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 Mobile's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.455. 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 €5.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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China Mobile (HAM:CTM) 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 Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
China Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Mobile'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.
HAM:CTM vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Mobile'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 Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
China Mobile 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.
China Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 1.57 mean?
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 as of Jul. 19, 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 Mobile and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, China Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.34 to 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #126 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is China Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Mobile's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 2.20. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. China Mobile's value of 1.57 is 12.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #126 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Mobile has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #126 out of 289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts China Mobile in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. China Mobile's value of 1.57 is 12.3% below this benchmark. Historically, China Mobile's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.34 to 2.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 1.79, China Mobile 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 1.79, based on 289 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 Mobile's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 is 12.3% 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 Mobile and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Mobile's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mobile stock overvalued right now?
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.61, compared to a current price of €8.46 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 12.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.79. China Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 China Mobile (HAM:CTM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 19, 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 Mobile (HAM:CTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mobile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.46 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.61.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CTM:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.57 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: €9.61 vs. price of €8.46 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#126 of 289)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Mobile is not only the largest telecom operator in China by the number of mobile subscribers (1 billion) but also the largest in the world. It has 60% of the total wireless market in China and over 50% of the fixed-line broadband market. The firm has largely rolled out its 5G network, having launched 5G service in late 2019. It is doing some 5G network sharing with China Broadnet at 700 MHz and also resells its 3G/4G/5G network through China Broadnet. Growth is being generated through internet data centers where it has the second-largest network in China and through Cloud Services. The company issued stock on the A-share market in 2022 and completed its first buyback of H-shares.
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