HKSHY (The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.26 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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HKSHY The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd HKSHY
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Price $13.66
GF Value $15.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels HKSHY +0.47% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates HKSHY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 627 Travel & Leisure companies, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels ranks better than 90.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's current share price is $13.6645. The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $53.21. The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HKSHY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.29   Max: 0.65
Current: 0.22

During the past 13 years, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.65. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.29.

HKSHY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
90.11% of 627 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs HKSHY: 0.22

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.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $55.682. 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 $53.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels  (OTCPK:HKSHY) 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.


The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels'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.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Semi-Annual Data
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HKSHY vs MAR, HLT, H: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels'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.


The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels 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.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.6645/53.21
=0.26

* 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.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=55.682/120.7036*120.7036
=55.682

Current CPI (Dec25) = 120.7036.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 59.812 103.225 69.940
201712 61.500 104.984 70.709
201812 61.310 107.622 68.762
201912 61.249 110.700 66.784
202012 57.646 109.711 63.422
202112 57.170 112.349 61.421
202212 56.108 114.548 59.123
202312 56.326 117.296 57.962
202412 54.640 118.945 55.448
202512 55.682 120.704 55.682

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 0.26 mean?
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HKSHY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 as of Aug. 21, 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 The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels ranks #62 out of 627 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.65. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' value of 0.26 is 78.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels ranks #62 out of 627 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels ranks #62 out of 627 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' value of 0.26 is 78.3% below this benchmark. Historically, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 1.20, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.20, based on 627 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. The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 is 78.3% 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 The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HKSHY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.28, compared to a current price of $13.66 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 78.3% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.20. The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HKSHY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Aug. 21, 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 The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HKSHY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.66 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.28. GuruFocus considers The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSHY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.26 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.29)
  • GF Value™: $15.28 vs. price of $13.66 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.3% below the Travel & Leisure median (#62 of 627)

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


The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Business Description

Other Exchanges 00045:Hong KongHSG:Germany
Address 2 Ice House Street, 8th Floor, St. George’s Building, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd is a luxury hospitality and real estate group. It owns and operates hotel properties under the Peninsula brand located in city centres across Asia, the U.S., and Europe. The company's assets comprise a small number of ultra-luxury hotels, real estate assets, and tourism assets, including The Peak Tram, one of Hong Kong's tourist attractions. The group's reportable segments are: Hotels, Commercial Properties, Peak Tram, Retail, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from its Hotels segment, which includes revenue generated from operating hotels, leasing of commercial shopping arcades, and office premises located within the hotel buildings. Geographically, the group generates the majority of its revenue from Greater China.
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