SPIC Hydropower Co (SHSE:600292) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 43% Above Median

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SHSE:600292 SPIC Hydropower Co Ltd SHSE:600292
34 GF Score
Price ¥12.15
GF Value ¥4.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SPIC Hydropower Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SPIC Hydropower Co SHSE:600292 +0.50% 34 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600292 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Utilities - Regulated companies, SPIC Hydropower Co ranks worse than 59.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), SPIC Hydropower Co's current share price is ¥12.15. SPIC Hydropower Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥6.89. SPIC Hydropower Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.76.

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

SHSE:600292' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 1.23   Max: 3.69
Current: 1.76

During the past years, SPIC Hydropower Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.69. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.23.

SHSE:600292's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.86% of 426 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs SHSE:600292: 1.76

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.

SPIC Hydropower Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3.984. 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 ¥6.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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SPIC Hydropower Co  (SHSE:600292) 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.


SPIC Hydropower Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SPIC Hydropower Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SPIC Hydropower 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.

SPIC Hydropower Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SPIC Hydropower Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.36 0.85 0.90 1.82 1.88

SPIC Hydropower Co 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 1.64 1.70 1.75 1.88 1.95

SHSE:600292 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, SPIC Hydropower 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.


SPIC Hydropower Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, SPIC Hydropower Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SPIC Hydropower Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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SPIC Hydropower 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.

SPIC Hydropower Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.15/6.89
=1.76

* 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.

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

For example, SPIC Hydropower 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)
=3.984/116.3033*116.3033
=3.984

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

SPIC Hydropower Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.121 101.400 7.021
201609 6.190 102.400 7.030
201612 6.239 102.600 7.072
201703 6.250 103.200 7.044
201706 6.193 103.100 6.986
201709 6.277 104.100 7.013
201712 6.246 104.500 6.951
201803 6.278 105.300 6.934
201806 6.237 104.900 6.915
201809 6.323 106.600 6.899
201812 6.428 106.500 7.020
201903 6.349 107.700 6.856
201906 6.316 107.700 6.821
201909 6.401 109.800 6.780
201912 6.498 111.200 6.796
202003 6.528 112.300 6.761
202006 6.512 110.400 6.860
202009 6.549 111.700 6.819
202012 6.490 111.500 6.770
202103 6.515 112.662 6.726
202106 6.535 111.769 6.800
202109 6.587 112.215 6.827
202112 6.567 113.108 6.753
202203 6.596 114.335 6.710
202206 6.587 114.558 6.687
202209 6.595 115.339 6.650
202212 6.498 115.116 6.565
202303 6.537 115.116 6.604
202306 6.566 114.558 6.666
202309 6.610 115.339 6.665
202312 6.569 114.781 6.656
202403 6.614 115.227 6.676
202406 6.613 114.781 6.701
202409 6.657 115.785 6.687
202412 21.009 114.893 21.267
202503 6.650 115.116 6.719
202506 6.619 114.907 6.699
202509 1.189 115.471 1.198
202512 3.885 115.832 3.901
202603 3.984 116.303 3.984

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 1.76 mean?
SPIC Hydropower Co (SHSE:600292) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 as of Aug. 24, 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 SPIC Hydropower Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, SPIC Hydropower Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 3.69. According to the industry distribution chart, SPIC Hydropower Co ranks #255 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is SPIC Hydropower Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SPIC Hydropower Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 3.69. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. SPIC Hydropower Co's value of 1.76 is 13.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SPIC Hydropower Co ranks #255 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SPIC Hydropower Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SPIC Hydropower Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, SPIC Hydropower Co ranks #255 out of 426 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SPIC Hydropower Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. SPIC Hydropower Co's value of 1.76 is 13.5% above this benchmark. Historically, SPIC Hydropower Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 3.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.55, SPIC Hydropower Co has consistently been above 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.55, based on 426 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. SPIC Hydropower Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is 13.5% above 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 SPIC Hydropower Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SPIC Hydropower Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SPIC Hydropower Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SPIC Hydropower Co (SHSE:600292) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.37, compared to a current price of ¥12.15 — trading 178% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 13.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.55. SPIC Hydropower Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 SPIC Hydropower Co (SHSE:600292), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Aug. 24, 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 SPIC Hydropower Co (SHSE:600292) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SPIC Hydropower Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥12.15 is trading 178% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.37. GuruFocus considers SPIC Hydropower Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600292:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (43% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
  • GF Value™: ¥4.37 vs. price of ¥12.15 (178% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#255 of 426)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SPIC Hydropower Co Business Description

Address No. 10, Huanghuan North Road, Building 1, Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, CHN, 401122
SPIC Hydropower Co Ltd is engaged in energy and ecological integration activities, with a focus on hydropower generation and the integrated development and operation of river basin hydropower and new energy projects. Its business scope includes the provision of technical services, technology development and consultation, technology exchange and transfer, and technology promotion.
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