China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co (LSE:CPIC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (As of Sep. 18, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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What is China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co LSE:CPIC 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Sep. 18, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates LSE:CPIC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.49. Among 409 Insurance companies, China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co ranks worse than 50.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-18), China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's current share price is $22.80. China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $24.94. China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CPIC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01   Med: 1.89   Max: 4.12
Current: 1.43

During the past years, China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.12. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.89.

LSE:CPIC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
50.12% of 409 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs LSE:CPIC: 1.43

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 Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $37.775. 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 $24.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co  (LSE:CPIC) 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 Pacific Insurance (Group) Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Pacific Insurance (Group) 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.

China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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LSE:CPIC vs MET, AFL, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, China Pacific Insurance (Group) 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.


China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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China Pacific Insurance (Group) 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.

China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=22.80/24.937
=0.91

* 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 Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=37.775/116.0564*116.0564
=37.775

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 15.979 102.400 18.110
201612 15.423 102.600 17.446
201703 15.666 103.200 17.618
201706 15.758 103.100 17.738
201709 16.602 104.100 18.509
201712 17.235 104.500 19.141
201803 18.386 105.300 20.264
201806 17.182 104.900 19.009
201809 17.032 106.600 18.543
201812 17.845 106.500 19.446
201903 19.735 107.700 21.266
201906 19.347 107.700 20.848
201909 19.490 109.800 20.601
201912 20.931 111.200 21.845
202003 21.407 112.300 22.123
202006 20.961 110.400 22.035
202009 22.290 111.700 23.159
202012 24.666 111.500 25.674
202103 25.286 112.662 26.048
202106 25.308 111.769 26.279
202109 25.561 112.215 26.436
202112 26.636 113.108 27.330
202203 26.155 114.335 26.549
202206 25.336 114.558 25.667
202209 23.420 115.339 23.566
202212 21.194 115.116 21.367
202303 27.059 115.116 27.280
202306 25.031 114.558 25.358
202309 24.442 115.339 24.594
202312 27.576 114.781 27.882
202403 27.926 115.227 28.127
202406 29.526 114.781 29.854
202409 31.236 115.785 31.309
202412 31.876 114.893 32.199
202503 29.257 115.116 29.496
202506 31.933 114.907 32.252
202509 32.402 115.471 32.566
202512 34.941 115.832 35.009
202603 37.242 116.303 37.163
202606 37.775 116.056 37.775

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 0.91 mean?
China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co (LSE:CPIC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Sep. 18, 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 Pacific Insurance (Group) Co and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 1.89. Over the past decade, China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 4.12. According to the industry distribution chart, China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co ranks #205 out of 409 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 4.12. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's value of 0.91 is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co ranks #205 out of 409 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MET and AFL?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co ranks #205 out of 409 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's value of 0.91 is 36.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 4.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.89 vs. the industry median of 1.43, China Pacific Insurance (Group) 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 an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.43, based on 409 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 Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 36.4% 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 Pacific Insurance (Group) Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co stock overvalued right now?
China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co (LSE:CPIC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.49, compared to a current price of $22.80 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.89 and 36.4% below the Insurance industry median of 1.43. China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 Pacific Insurance (Group) Co (LSE:CPIC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Sep. 18, 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 Pacific Insurance (Group) Co (LSE:CPIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $22.80 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.49.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CPIC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (52% below median its 10-year median of 1.89)
  • GF Value™: $26.49 vs. price of $22.80 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100
  • Industry Position: 36.4% below the Insurance median (#205 of 409)

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


China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co Business Description

Address 1 South Zhongshan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, CHN, 200010
Established in 1988, China Pacific Insurance is China's third-largest life insurer and third-largest general property and casualty insurer, with headquarters in Beijing. The company strives to create an integrated financial services platform that encompasses insurance, banking, and asset management. CPIC's major shareholders are state-owned companies related to the Shanghai government.
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