Bank Of China (MEX:3988N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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MEX:3988N Bank Of China Ltd MEX:3988N
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What is Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bank Of China MEX:3988N 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates MEX:3988N with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN10.52. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Banks companies, Bank Of China ranks better than 73.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Bank Of China's current share price is MXN11.76. Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN12.91. Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.91.

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

MEX:3988N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 0.82   Max: 1.4
Current: 0.84

During the past years, Bank Of China's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.40. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.82.

MEX:3988N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.77% of 1285 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.3 vs MEX:3988N: 0.84

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.

Bank Of China's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN24.388. 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 MXN12.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bank Of China  (MEX:3988N) 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.


Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 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.

Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bank Of China Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bank Of China Quarterly Data
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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 0.86 0.85 0.77 0.83 0.84

MEX:3988N vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, 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.


Bank Of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.76/12.91
=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.

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

For example, 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)
=24.388/116.3033*116.3033
=24.388

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Bank Of China Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.903 101.400 13.652
201609 12.701 102.400 14.425
201612 13.278 102.600 15.051
201703 12.541 103.200 14.133
201706 12.193 103.100 13.754
201709 12.965 104.100 14.485
201712 14.128 104.500 15.724
201803 13.721 105.300 15.155
201806 14.735 104.900 16.337
201809 13.708 106.600 14.956
201812 14.662 106.500 16.012
201903 15.745 107.700 17.003
201906 15.303 107.700 16.525
201909 15.711 109.800 16.642
201912 15.453 111.200 16.162
202003 19.856 112.300 20.564
202006 19.697 110.400 20.750
202009 19.830 111.700 20.647
202012 19.539 111.500 20.381
202103 20.690 112.662 21.359
202106 20.899 111.769 21.747
202109 22.080 112.215 22.884
202112 23.036 113.108 23.687
202203 22.920 114.335 23.315
202206 22.412 114.558 22.753
202209 22.025 115.339 22.209
202212 21.890 115.116 22.116
202303 20.946 115.116 21.162
202306 19.483 114.558 19.780
202309 19.831 115.339 19.997
202312 20.269 114.781 20.538
202403 19.836 115.227 20.021
202406 21.696 114.781 21.984
202409 24.790 115.785 24.901
202412 26.240 114.893 26.562
202503 23.879 115.116 24.125
202506 23.501 114.907 23.787
202509 23.926 115.471 24.098
202512 23.517 115.832 23.613
202603 24.388 116.303 24.388

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?
Bank Of China (MEX:3988N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Aug. 16, 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 Bank Of China and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank Of China ranks #337 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bank Of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.40. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Bank Of China's value of 0.91 is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank Of China ranks #337 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank Of China has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank Of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank Of China ranks #337 out of 1285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Bank Of China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Bank Of China's value of 0.91 is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, Bank Of China's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 1.30, 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 1.30, 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. Bank Of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 30% 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 Bank Of China and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank Of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank Of China stock overvalued right now?
Bank Of China (MEX:3988N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN10.52, compared to a current price of MXN11.76 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 30% below the Banks industry median of 1.30. Bank Of China's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Bank Of China (MEX:3988N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Aug. 16, 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 Bank Of China (MEX:3988N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank Of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN11.76 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN10.52.

Key valuation signals for MEX:3988N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: MXN10.52 vs. price of MXN11.76 (11.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30% below the Banks median (#337 of 1285)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:3988N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bank Of China Business Description

Address No. 1 Fuxingmen Nei Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100818
Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Beijing, Bank of China, or BOC, has evolved through multiple institutional mandates—from central bank to foreign exchange specialist to state-owned trade finance bank—before establishing its current universal banking model. The group was dual-listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges in 2006. It provides a comprehensive range of financial services to customers across Greater China and overseas. Central Huijin, a Chinese state-owned investment company and BOC's largest shareholder, controls 64%. BOC has the most extensive global reach among Chinese banks, with operations in 64 countries and regions.
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