SAIC Motor (SHSE:600104) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.44 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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SHSE:600104 SAIC Motor Corp Ltd SHSE:600104
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Price ¥10.14
GF Value ¥13.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is SAIC Motor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SAIC Motor SHSE:600104 -0.39% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600104 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 958 Vehicles & Parts companies, SAIC Motor ranks better than 81.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), SAIC Motor's current share price is ¥10.14. SAIC Motor's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥23.17. SAIC Motor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.44.

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

SHSE:600104' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 1.13   Max: 3.13
Current: 0.44

During the past years, SAIC Motor's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.13. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 1.13.

SHSE:600104's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
81.21% of 958 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.245 vs SHSE:600104: 0.44

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.

SAIC Motor's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥26.142. 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 ¥23.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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SAIC Motor  (SHSE:600104) 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.


SAIC Motor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SAIC Motor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SAIC Motor'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.

SAIC Motor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SAIC Motor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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SAIC Motor 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 0.71 0.72 0.76 0.66 0.63

SHSE:600104 vs TSLA, GM, F: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, SAIC Motor'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.


SAIC Motor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SAIC Motor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SAIC Motor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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SAIC Motor 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.

SAIC Motor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.14/23.17
=0.44

* 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.

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

For example, SAIC Motor'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)
=26.142/116.3033*116.3033
=26.142

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

SAIC Motor Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.954 101.400 18.299
201609 16.704 102.400 18.972
201612 17.423 102.600 19.750
201703 18.446 103.200 20.788
201706 17.619 103.100 19.875
201709 18.454 104.100 20.617
201712 19.287 104.500 21.465
201803 20.058 105.300 22.154
201806 18.859 104.900 20.909
201809 19.746 106.600 21.543
201812 20.054 106.500 21.900
201903 21.013 107.700 22.692
201906 20.303 107.700 21.925
201909 20.936 109.800 22.176
201912 21.371 111.200 22.352
202003 21.338 112.300 22.099
202006 21.138 110.400 22.268
202009 21.761 111.700 22.658
202012 22.247 111.500 23.205
202103 22.958 112.662 23.700
202106 23.621 111.769 24.579
202109 23.183 112.215 24.028
202112 23.433 113.108 24.095
202203 23.739 114.335 24.148
202206 23.785 114.558 24.147
202209 23.353 115.339 23.548
202212 23.900 115.116 24.147
202303 24.084 115.116 24.332
202306 24.130 114.558 24.498
202309 24.471 115.339 24.676
202312 24.506 114.781 24.831
202403 24.996 115.227 25.229
202406 24.755 114.781 25.083
202409 25.290 115.785 25.403
202412 24.867 114.893 25.172
202503 25.228 115.116 25.488
202506 25.511 114.907 25.821
202509 25.708 115.471 25.893
202512 25.994 115.832 26.100
202603 26.142 116.303 26.142

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 0.44 mean?
SAIC Motor (SHSE:600104) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 as of Aug. 21, 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 SAIC Motor and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, SAIC Motor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, SAIC Motor ranks #180 out of 958 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is SAIC Motor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SAIC Motor's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 3.13. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. SAIC Motor's value of 0.44 is 64.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAIC Motor ranks #180 out of 958 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SAIC Motor has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAIC Motor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, SAIC Motor ranks #180 out of 958 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SAIC Motor in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. SAIC Motor's value of 0.44 is 64.7% below this benchmark. Historically, SAIC Motor's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 3.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.25, SAIC Motor 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.25, based on 958 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. SAIC Motor's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 is 64.7% 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 SAIC Motor and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAIC Motor's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAIC Motor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAIC Motor (SHSE:600104) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.96, compared to a current price of ¥10.14 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 64.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.25. SAIC Motor's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 SAIC Motor (SHSE:600104), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Aug. 21, 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 SAIC Motor (SHSE:600104) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAIC Motor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥10.14 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.96. GuruFocus considers SAIC Motor to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600104:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.44 (61% below median its 10-year median of 1.13)
  • GF Value™: ¥13.96 vs. price of ¥10.14 (27.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#180 of 958)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600104 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SAIC Motor Business Description

Address No. 489, Weihai Road, Jingan District, Shanghai, CHN, 200041
SAIC Motor Corp Ltd builds and sells passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The company operates its business through two segments: the Vehicle and Parts Segment and the Financial Services Segment. The Vehicle and Parts segment focuses on the manufacturing and sale of automobiles and components. The Financial Services segment is engaged in offering various financial solutions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Vehicle and Parts Segment.
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