Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.02 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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LSE:DAT Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd LSE:DAT
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What is Datang International Power Generation Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Datang International Power Generation Co LSE:DAT 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates LSE:DAT with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.13. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks worse than 62.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Datang International Power Generation Co's current share price is £0.24518. Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.24. Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.02.

The historical rank and industry rank for Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:DAT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 0.85   Max: 2.28
Current: 1.66

During the past years, Datang International Power Generation Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.28. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.85.

LSE:DAT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.45% of 277 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs LSE:DAT: 1.66

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.

Datang International Power Generation Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.487. 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 £0.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Datang International Power Generation Co  (LSE:DAT) 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.


Datang International Power Generation Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Datang International Power Generation Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Datang International Power Generation 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.

Datang International Power Generation Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Datang International Power Generation Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Datang International Power Generation Co 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 0.80 0.86 0.91 0.93 1.04

LSE:DAT vs CEG, VST, NRG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Datang International Power Generation 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.


Datang International Power Generation Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Datang International Power Generation 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.

Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.24518/0.24
=1.02

* 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.

Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Datang International Power Generation 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)
=0.487/116.3033*116.3033
=0.487

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Datang International Power Generation Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.356 101.400 0.408
201609 0.338 102.400 0.384
201612 0.345 102.600 0.391
201703 0.356 103.200 0.401
201706 0.352 103.100 0.397
201709 0.358 104.100 0.400
201712 0.441 104.500 0.491
201803 0.339 105.300 0.374
201806 0.296 104.900 0.328
201809 0.286 106.600 0.312
201812 0.311 106.500 0.340
201903 0.309 107.700 0.334
201906 0.327 107.700 0.353
201909 0.391 109.800 0.414
201912 0.381 111.200 0.398
202003 0.406 112.300 0.420
202006 0.416 110.400 0.438
202009 0.422 111.700 0.439
202012 0.449 111.500 0.468
202103 0.442 112.662 0.456
202106 0.435 111.769 0.453
202109 0.438 112.215 0.454
202112 0.398 113.108 0.409
202203 0.401 114.335 0.408
202206 0.436 114.558 0.443
202209 0.403 115.339 0.406
202212 0.398 115.116 0.402
202303 0.479 115.116 0.484
202306 0.438 114.558 0.445
202309 0.472 115.339 0.476
202312 0.441 114.781 0.447
202403 0.462 115.227 0.466
202406 0.465 114.781 0.471
202409 0.457 115.785 0.459
202412 0.449 114.893 0.455
202503 0.464 115.116 0.469
202506 0.476 114.907 0.482
202509 0.510 115.471 0.514
202512 0.460 115.832 0.462
202603 0.487 116.303 0.487

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 1.02 mean?
Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.02 as of Aug. 05, 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 Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #173 out of 277 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Datang International Power Generation Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.02 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 2.28. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 1.02 is 5.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #173 out of 277 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Datang International Power Generation Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datang International Power Generation Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #173 out of 277 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Datang International Power Generation Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 1.02 is 5.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Datang International Power Generation Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 2.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Datang International Power Generation 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.08, based on 277 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. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.02 is 5.6% 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 Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02, which is 20% 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 Datang International Power Generation Co stock overvalued right now?
Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.02. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.25 — trading 88.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 5.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.08. Datang International Power Generation Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02 as of Aug. 05, 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.25 is trading 88.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.13.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DAT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.02 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: £0.13 vs. price of £0.25 (88.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#173 of 277)

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


Datang International Power Generation Co Business Description

Address No.9 Guangningbo Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100033
Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd is one of five state-controlled independent power producers in China. The power generation businesses of the Company and its subsidiaries cover provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, whereas the coal-fired power generators of the Company are centralized in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and southeast coastal regions. The majority of the hydropower projects are located in the southwest region. Wind power and photovoltaic power projects are distributed across the country in areas with abundant resources. The operating segments of the company are the Power and heat generation segment and the Other segments.
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