Shanghai Construction Group Co (SHSE:600170) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.53 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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SHSE:600170 Shanghai Construction Group Co Ltd SHSE:600170
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What is Shanghai Construction Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Shanghai Construction Group Co SHSE:600170 -1.31% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.53 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600170 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥1.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Construction companies, Shanghai Construction Group Co ranks better than 76.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Shanghai Construction Group Co's current share price is ¥2.26. Shanghai Construction Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4.28. Shanghai Construction Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.53.

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

SHSE:600170' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 1.05   Max: 2.45
Current: 0.53

During the past years, Shanghai Construction Group Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.45. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.05.

SHSE:600170's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.48% of 1318 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs SHSE:600170: 0.53

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.

Shanghai Construction Group Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥5.673. 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 ¥4.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Shanghai Construction Group Co  (SHSE:600170) 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.


Shanghai Construction Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Shanghai Construction Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Construction Group Co'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.

Shanghai Construction Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Shanghai Construction Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Shanghai Construction Group Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:600170 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Shanghai Construction Group Co'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.


Shanghai Construction Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Construction Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Construction Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Shanghai Construction Group Co 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.

Shanghai Construction Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.26/4.28
=0.53

* 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.

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

For example, Shanghai Construction Group Co'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)
=5.673/116.3033*116.3033
=5.673

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Shanghai Construction Group Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.593 101.400 2.974
201609 2.667 102.400 3.029
201612 2.733 102.600 3.098
201703 2.905 103.200 3.274
201706 2.880 103.100 3.249
201709 2.985 104.100 3.335
201712 3.035 104.500 3.378
201803 3.065 105.300 3.385
201806 2.948 104.900 3.268
201809 3.213 106.600 3.505
201812 3.454 106.500 3.772
201903 3.630 107.700 3.920
201906 3.565 107.700 3.850
201909 3.639 109.800 3.855
201912 3.686 111.200 3.855
202003 3.608 112.300 3.737
202006 3.602 110.400 3.795
202009 4.048 111.700 4.215
202012 4.100 111.500 4.277
202103 4.326 112.662 4.466
202106 4.314 111.769 4.489
202109 4.463 112.215 4.626
202112 4.600 113.108 4.730
202203 4.568 114.335 4.647
202206 4.329 114.558 4.395
202209 4.402 115.339 4.439
202212 4.543 115.116 4.590
202303 4.568 115.116 4.615
202306 4.587 114.558 4.657
202309 4.788 115.339 4.828
202312 4.620 114.781 4.681
202403 5.090 115.227 5.138
202406 5.084 114.781 5.151
202409 5.125 115.785 5.148
202412 5.184 114.893 5.248
202503 5.128 115.116 5.181
202506 5.164 114.907 5.227
202509 5.674 115.471 5.715
202512 5.679 115.832 5.702
202603 5.673 116.303 5.673

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 0.53 mean?
Shanghai Construction Group Co (SHSE:600170) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.53 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 Shanghai Construction Group Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, Shanghai Construction Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Construction Group Co ranks #310 out of 1318 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Shanghai Construction Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Shanghai Construction Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.53 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 2.45. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Shanghai Construction Group Co's value of 0.53 is 54.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Construction Group Co ranks #310 out of 1318 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Construction Group Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Construction Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Shanghai Construction Group Co ranks #310 out of 1318 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Shanghai Construction Group Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Shanghai Construction Group Co's value of 0.53 is 54.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Construction Group Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Shanghai Construction Group Co 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.16, based on 1,318 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. Shanghai Construction Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.53 is 54.3% 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 Shanghai Construction Group Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Construction Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.53, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Construction Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Construction Group Co (SHSE:600170) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥1.87, compared to a current price of ¥2.26 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.53, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 54.3% below the Construction industry median of 1.16. Shanghai Construction Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Shanghai Construction Group Co (SHSE:600170), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.53 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 Shanghai Construction Group Co (SHSE:600170) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Construction Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥2.26 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥1.87. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Construction Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600170:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.53 (50% below median its 10-year median of 1.05)
  • GF Value™: ¥1.87 vs. price of ¥2.26 (20.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.3% below the Construction median (#310 of 1318)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Construction Group Co Business Description

Address No. 666, Dongdaming Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, CHN, 200080
Shanghai Construction Group Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the construction business, with real estate development and urban construction investment business. It engages in contracting, design, construction, consulting and production, operation, and sale of supporting equipment, materials, and components for all types of construction projects at home and abroad.
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