China Eastern Airlines (SHSE:600115) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.22 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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SHSE:600115 China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd SHSE:600115
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What is China Eastern Airlines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China Eastern Airlines SHSE:600115 -1.12% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600115 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Transportation companies, China Eastern Airlines ranks better than 51.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), China Eastern Airlines's current share price is ¥3.53. China Eastern Airlines's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2.90. China Eastern Airlines's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.22.

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

SHSE:600115' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12   Med: 1.63   Max: 5.24
Current: 1.27

During the past years, China Eastern Airlines's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.24. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 1.63.

SHSE:600115's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.03% of 727 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs SHSE:600115: 1.27

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 Eastern Airlines's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1.781. 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 ¥2.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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China Eastern Airlines  (SHSE:600115) 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 Eastern Airlines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China Eastern Airlines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Eastern Airlines'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 Eastern Airlines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

China Eastern Airlines Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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China Eastern Airlines 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 1.21 1.36 1.41 2.05 1.47

SHSE:600115 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, China Eastern Airlines'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 Eastern Airlines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Eastern Airlines's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Eastern Airlines 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 Eastern Airlines's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.53/2.90
=1.22

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

For example, China Eastern Airlines'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)
=1.781/116.3033*116.3033
=1.781

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

China Eastern Airlines Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.234 101.400 3.709
201609 3.485 102.400 3.958
201612 3.261 102.600 3.697
201703 3.464 103.200 3.904
201706 3.572 103.100 4.029
201709 3.771 104.100 4.213
201712 3.742 104.500 4.165
201803 3.828 105.300 4.228
201806 3.846 104.900 4.264
201809 4.003 106.600 4.367
201812 3.744 106.500 4.089
201903 3.868 107.700 4.177
201906 3.872 107.700 4.181
201909 4.149 109.800 4.395
201912 4.076 111.200 4.263
202003 3.818 112.300 3.954
202006 3.488 110.400 3.675
202009 3.466 111.700 3.609
202012 3.297 111.500 3.439
202103 3.048 112.662 3.147
202106 2.922 111.769 3.041
202109 2.378 112.215 2.465
202112 2.722 113.108 2.799
202203 2.312 114.335 2.352
202206 1.733 114.558 1.759
202209 1.238 115.339 1.248
202212 1.559 115.116 1.575
202303 1.131 115.116 1.143
202306 1.022 114.558 1.038
202309 1.184 115.339 1.194
202312 1.826 114.781 1.850
202403 1.781 115.227 1.798
202406 1.688 114.781 1.710
202409 1.806 115.785 1.814
202412 1.818 114.893 1.840
202503 1.761 115.116 1.779
202506 1.730 114.907 1.751
202509 1.900 115.471 1.914
202512 1.710 115.832 1.717
202603 1.781 116.303 1.781

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 1.22 mean?
China Eastern Airlines (SHSE:600115) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.22 as of Aug. 14, 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 Eastern Airlines and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, China Eastern Airlines' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 5.24. According to the industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #356 out of 727 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.22 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 5.24. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. China Eastern Airlines' value of 1.22 is 5.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #356 out of 727 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #356 out of 727 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts China Eastern Airlines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. China Eastern Airlines' value of 1.22 is 5.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Eastern Airlines' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 5.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 1.29, China Eastern Airlines 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.29, based on 727 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 Eastern Airlines's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.22 is 5.4% 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 Eastern Airlines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Eastern Airlines's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (SHSE:600115) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.77, compared to a current price of ¥3.53 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 5.4% below the Transportation industry median of 1.29. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Eastern Airlines (SHSE:600115), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22 as of Aug. 14, 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 Eastern Airlines (SHSE:600115) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥3.53 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.77. GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600115:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.22 (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.63)
  • GF Value™: ¥4.77 vs. price of ¥3.53 (26% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.4% below the Transportation median (#356 of 727)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600115 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Eastern Airlines Business Description

Address 36 Hongxiang 3rd Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201100
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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