Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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SHSE:600098 Guangzhou Development Group Inc SHSE:600098
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Price ¥6.40
GF Value ¥7.12
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What is Guangzhou Development Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Guangzhou Development Group SHSE:600098 -1.08% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600098 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 133 Other Energy Sources companies, Guangzhou Development Group ranks better than 62.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Guangzhou Development Group's current share price is ¥6.40. Guangzhou Development Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥6.93. Guangzhou Development Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.92.

The historical rank and industry rank for Guangzhou Development Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600098' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 1.02   Max: 2.31
Current: 0.89

During the past years, Guangzhou Development Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.31. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.02.

SHSE:600098's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
62.41% of 133 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 1.11 vs SHSE:600098: 0.89

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.

Guangzhou Development Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥7.925. 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 ¥6.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Guangzhou Development Group  (SHSE:600098) 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.


Guangzhou Development Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Guangzhou Development Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guangzhou Development Group'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.

Guangzhou Development Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Guangzhou Development Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Guangzhou Development Group 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 0.95 0.93 0.97 0.95 1.03

Guangzhou Development Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Guangzhou Development Group'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.


Guangzhou Development Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Guangzhou Development Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guangzhou Development Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Guangzhou Development Group 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.

Guangzhou Development Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.40/6.93
=0.92

* 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.

Guangzhou Development Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Guangzhou Development Group'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)
=7.925/116.3033*116.3033
=7.925

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Guangzhou Development Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.398 101.400 6.191
201609 5.601 102.400 6.361
201612 5.469 102.600 6.199
201703 5.565 103.200 6.272
201706 5.794 103.100 6.536
201709 5.845 104.100 6.530
201712 5.877 104.500 6.541
201803 5.910 105.300 6.528
201806 5.946 104.900 6.592
201809 6.009 106.600 6.556
201812 6.090 106.500 6.651
201903 6.098 107.700 6.585
201906 6.101 107.700 6.588
201909 6.184 109.800 6.550
201912 6.288 111.200 6.577
202003 6.236 112.300 6.458
202006 6.366 110.400 6.706
202009 6.504 111.700 6.772
202012 6.588 111.500 6.872
202103 6.730 112.662 6.948
202106 6.686 111.769 6.957
202109 6.822 112.215 7.071
202112 6.798 113.108 6.990
202203 6.611 114.335 6.725
202206 6.658 114.558 6.759
202209 6.797 115.339 6.854
202212 6.839 115.116 6.910
202303 6.962 115.116 7.034
202306 6.974 114.558 7.080
202309 7.192 115.339 7.252
202312 7.224 114.781 7.320
202403 7.402 115.227 7.471
202406 7.413 114.781 7.511
202409 7.598 115.785 7.632
202412 7.528 114.893 7.620
202503 7.626 115.116 7.705
202506 7.735 114.907 7.829
202509 7.844 115.471 7.901
202512 7.757 115.832 7.789
202603 7.925 116.303 7.925

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 0.92 mean?
Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 as of Aug. 02, 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 Guangzhou Development Group and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Guangzhou Development Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 2.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #50 out of 133 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Guangzhou Development Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Guangzhou Development Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 2.31. The Other Energy Sources industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11. Guangzhou Development Group's value of 0.92 is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #50 out of 133 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangzhou Development Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangzhou Development Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #50 out of 133 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Guangzhou Development Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11. Guangzhou Development Group's value of 0.92 is 17.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Guangzhou Development Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 2.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 1.11, Guangzhou Development Group 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.11, based on 133 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. Guangzhou Development Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 17.1% 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 Guangzhou Development Group and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangzhou Development Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangzhou Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.12, compared to a current price of ¥6.40 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 17.1% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.11. Guangzhou Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Aug. 02, 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 Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Development Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥6.40 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.12. GuruFocus considers Guangzhou Development Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600098:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (10% below median its 10-year median of 1.02)
  • GF Value™: ¥7.12 vs. price of ¥6.40 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.1% below the Other Energy Sources median (#50 of 133)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guangzhou Development Group Business Description

Address 28/F, Development Center, No. 3 Linjiang Avenue, Zhujiang Xincheng, Guangzhou, CHN
Guangzhou Development Group Incorporated is a China-based company operating in the integrated energy business. It is engaged in the investment, construction, development, and operation of electric power, coal, oil products, natural gas and new energy. The company is also involved in the energy logistics business.
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