Agricultural Bank of China (HAM:EK7) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.04 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 22% Above Median

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HAM:EK7 Agricultural Bank of China Ltd HAM:EK7
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Price €0.63
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What is Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Agricultural Bank of China HAM:EK7 -2.61% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates HAM:EK7 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Banks companies, Agricultural Bank of China ranks better than 67.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Agricultural Bank of China's current share price is €0.6332. Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.61. Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.04.

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

HAM:EK7' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.85   Max: 1.45
Current: 0.95

During the past years, Agricultural Bank of China's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.45. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.85.

HAM:EK7's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.16% of 1285 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs HAM:EK7: 0.95

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.

Agricultural Bank of China's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.153. 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 €0.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Agricultural Bank of China  (HAM:EK7) 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.


Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Agricultural 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.

Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Agricultural Bank of China Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.59 0.66 0.88 1.16

Agricultural Bank of China 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 0.83 0.93 1.03 1.16 0.99

HAM:EK7 vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Agricultural 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.


Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Agricultural 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.6332/0.61
=1.04

* 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.

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

For example, Agricultural 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)
=1.153/121.4731*121.4731
=1.153

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 121.4731.

Agricultural Bank of China Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.489 101.686 0.584
201609 0.539 102.565 0.638
201612 0.522 103.225 0.614
201703 0.569 103.335 0.669
201706 0.513 103.664 0.601
201709 0.553 103.994 0.646
201712 0.531 104.984 0.614
201803 0.545 105.973 0.625
201806 0.605 106.193 0.692
201809 0.554 106.852 0.630
201812 0.580 107.622 0.655
201903 0.623 108.172 0.700
201906 0.606 109.601 0.672
201909 0.670 110.260 0.738
201912 0.685 110.700 0.752
202003 0.715 110.920 0.783
202006 0.717 110.590 0.788
202009 0.739 107.512 0.835
202012 0.763 109.711 0.845
202103 0.805 111.579 0.876
202106 0.803 111.360 0.876
202109 0.843 109.051 0.939
202112 0.927 112.349 1.002
202203 1.001 113.558 1.071
202206 0.985 113.448 1.055
202209 1.047 113.778 1.118
202212 1.001 114.548 1.062
202303 1.025 115.427 1.079
202306 0.970 115.647 1.019
202309 1.004 116.087 1.051
202312 1.031 117.296 1.068
202403 1.063 117.735 1.097
202406 1.087 117.296 1.126
202409 1.064 118.615 1.090
202412 1.128 118.945 1.152
202503 1.115 119.384 1.135
202506 1.057 119.055 1.078
202509 1.055 119.934 1.069
202512 1.094 120.704 1.101
202603 1.153 121.473 1.153

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 1.04 mean?
Agricultural Bank of China (HAM:EK7) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.04 as of Aug. 07, 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 Agricultural Bank of China and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Agricultural Bank of China ranks #422 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Agricultural Bank of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.04 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.45. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Agricultural Bank of China's value of 1.04 is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Agricultural Bank of China ranks #422 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Agricultural Bank of China has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Agricultural Bank of China ranks #422 out of 1285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Agricultural Bank of China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Agricultural Bank of China's value of 1.04 is 18.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Agricultural Bank of China's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Agricultural 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 1.28, based on 1,285 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. Agricultural Bank of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.04 is 18.8% 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 Agricultural Bank of China and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Agricultural Bank of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agricultural Bank of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agricultural Bank of China (HAM:EK7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.52, compared to a current price of €0.63 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 18.8% below the Banks industry median of 1.28. Agricultural Bank of China's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Agricultural Bank of China (HAM:EK7), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04 as of Aug. 07, 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 Agricultural Bank of China (HAM:EK7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agricultural Bank of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.63 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.52. GuruFocus considers Agricultural Bank of China to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:EK7:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.04 (22% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: €0.52 vs. price of €0.63 (21.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.8% below the Banks median (#422 of 1285)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:EK7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Agricultural Bank of China Business Description

Address 50 Connaught Road, 25th Floor, Agricultural Bank of China Tower, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
As one of the Big Four banks, ABC is headquartered in Beijing. The bank evolved from a state-owned specialized bank to a state-controlled commercial bank. It was listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai Stock Exchanges in 2010. ABC operates a more than 22,000-branch network in China, providing corporate and retail banking products and services, and carries out treasury operations for its accounts or for its customers. Shareholders Central Huijin, China's state-owned investment company, and the Ministry of Finance own 40.14% and 35.29%, respectively. Corporate banking, retail banking, and wholesale banking accounted for 36%, 53%, and 7% of total revenue in 2025, respectively. Rural banking and urban banking contributed 49.6% and 50.4%, respectively, of total revenue during the same period.
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