China United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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SHSE:600050 China United Network Communications Ltd SHSE:600050
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Price ¥4.47
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What is China United Network Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China United Network Communications SHSE:600050 -0.89% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600050 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, China United Network Communications ranks better than 70.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), China United Network Communications's current share price is ¥4.47. China United Network Communications's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4.90. China United Network Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.91.

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

SHSE:600050' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74   Med: 1.14   Max: 2.22
Current: 0.9

During the past years, China United Network Communications's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.22. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.14.

SHSE:600050's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
70.93% of 289 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs SHSE:600050: 0.90

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 United Network Communications's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥5.460. 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 ¥4.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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China United Network Communications  (SHSE:600050) 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 United Network Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China United Network Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China United Network Communications'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 United Network Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

China United Network Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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China United Network Communications 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 1.18 1.12 1.15 1.05 0.91

SHSE:600050 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, China United Network Communications'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 United Network Communications Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China United Network Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China United Network Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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China United Network Communications 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 United Network Communications's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.47/4.90
=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 United Network Communications's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, China United Network Communications'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)
=5.46/116.3033*116.3033
=5.460

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

China United Network Communications Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.666 101.400 4.205
201609 3.674 102.400 4.173
201612 3.656 102.600 4.144
201703 3.682 103.200 4.150
201706 3.698 103.100 4.172
201709 2.611 104.100 2.917
201712 4.491 104.500 4.998
201803 4.419 105.300 4.881
201806 4.443 104.900 4.926
201809 4.490 106.600 4.899
201812 4.517 106.500 4.933
201903 4.561 107.700 4.925
201906 4.556 107.700 4.920
201909 4.603 109.800 4.876
201912 4.618 111.200 4.830
202003 4.654 112.300 4.820
202006 4.698 110.400 4.949
202009 4.737 111.700 4.932
202012 4.762 111.500 4.967
202103 4.815 112.662 4.971
202106 4.789 111.769 4.983
202109 4.846 112.215 5.023
202112 4.815 113.108 4.951
202203 4.884 114.335 4.968
202206 4.965 114.558 5.041
202209 4.897 115.339 4.938
202212 4.854 115.116 4.904
202303 4.930 115.116 4.981
202306 4.995 114.558 5.071
202309 5.064 115.339 5.106
202312 5.007 114.781 5.073
202403 5.091 115.227 5.139
202406 5.155 114.781 5.223
202409 5.231 115.785 5.254
202412 5.184 114.893 5.248
202503 5.356 115.116 5.411
202506 5.422 114.907 5.488
202509 5.499 115.471 5.539
202512 5.392 115.832 5.414
202603 5.460 116.303 5.460

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 United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Aug. 03, 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 United Network Communications and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, China United Network Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, China United Network Communications ranks #84 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is China United Network Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China United Network Communications' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 2.22. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. China United Network Communications' value of 0.91 is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China United Network Communications ranks #84 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China United Network Communications has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China United Network Communications' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China United Network Communications ranks #84 out of 289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts China United Network Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. China United Network Communications' value of 0.91 is 46.5% below this benchmark. Historically, China United Network Communications' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 1.70, China United Network Communications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.70, based on 289 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 United Network Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 46.5% 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 United Network Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China United Network Communications's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China United Network Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.16, compared to a current price of ¥4.47 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 46.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.70. China United Network Communications' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 China United Network Communications (SHSE:600050), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Aug. 03, 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 United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China United Network Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥4.47 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.16. GuruFocus considers China United Network Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600050:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (20% below median its 10-year median of 1.14)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.16 vs. price of ¥4.47 (13.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#84 of 289)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China United Network Communications Business Description

Address No. 21 Financial Street, 4th Floor, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100033
China United Network Communications Ltd is a Chinese telecom operator. It operates fixed and mobile communications services, as well as domestic and international communications facilities, a satellite IPLC service, a data communications service, a network access service, value-added telecom services, and system integration services related to information and communications services. The company provides its products to personal & residential customers, small & medium businesses, VIP customers, and international customers.
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