Changchun Gas Co (SHSE:600333) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.82 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 22% Above Median

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SHSE:600333 Changchun Gas Co Ltd SHSE:600333
55 GF Score
Price ¥6.31
GF Value ¥5.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Changchun Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Changchun Gas Co SHSE:600333 +0.96% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600333 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Utilities - Regulated companies, Changchun Gas Co ranks worse than 60.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Changchun Gas Co's current share price is ¥6.31. Changchun Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3.46. Changchun Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.82.

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

SHSE:600333' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98   Med: 1.49   Max: 3.29
Current: 1.79

During the past years, Changchun Gas Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.29. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.49.

SHSE:600333's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.89% of 427 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs SHSE:600333: 1.79

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.

Changchun Gas Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3.180. 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 ¥3.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Changchun Gas Co  (SHSE:600333) 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.


Changchun Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Changchun Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Changchun Gas 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.

Changchun Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Changchun Gas Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Changchun Gas 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 1.30 1.40 1.69 1.60 1.61

SHSE:600333 vs ATO, NI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Changchun Gas 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.


Changchun Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Changchun Gas 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.

Changchun Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.31/3.46
=1.82

* 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.

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

For example, Changchun Gas 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)
=3.18/116.3033*116.3033
=3.180

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Changchun Gas Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.927 101.400 3.357
201609 2.976 102.400 3.380
201612 3.043 102.600 3.449
201703 3.079 103.200 3.470
201706 4.046 103.100 4.564
201709 3.459 104.100 3.864
201712 3.576 104.500 3.980
201803 3.540 105.300 3.910
201806 3.436 104.900 3.810
201809 3.316 106.600 3.618
201812 3.436 106.500 3.752
201903 3.436 107.700 3.710
201906 3.329 107.700 3.595
201909 3.292 109.800 3.487
201912 3.455 111.200 3.614
202003 3.370 112.300 3.490
202006 3.297 110.400 3.473
202009 3.315 111.700 3.452
202012 3.488 111.500 3.638
202103 3.456 112.662 3.568
202106 3.341 111.769 3.477
202109 3.304 112.215 3.424
202112 3.474 113.108 3.572
202203 3.458 114.335 3.518
202206 3.310 114.558 3.360
202209 3.283 115.339 3.310
202212 3.314 115.116 3.348
202303 3.225 115.116 3.258
202306 3.145 114.558 3.193
202309 3.130 115.339 3.156
202312 3.201 114.781 3.243
202403 3.190 115.227 3.220
202406 3.132 114.781 3.174
202409 3.085 115.785 3.099
202412 3.169 114.893 3.208
202503 3.171 115.116 3.204
202506 3.092 114.907 3.130
202509 3.069 115.471 3.091
202512 3.148 115.832 3.161
202603 3.180 116.303 3.180

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 1.82 mean?
Changchun Gas Co (SHSE:600333) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.82 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 Changchun Gas Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Changchun Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Changchun Gas Co ranks #260 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Changchun Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Changchun Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.82 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 3.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Changchun Gas Co's value of 1.82 is 19% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Changchun Gas Co ranks #260 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Changchun Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Changchun Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Changchun Gas Co ranks #260 out of 427 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Changchun Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Changchun Gas Co's value of 1.82 is 19% above this benchmark. Historically, Changchun Gas Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 3.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Changchun Gas 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 1.53, based on 427 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. Changchun Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.82 is 19% 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 Changchun Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Changchun Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Changchun Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changchun Gas Co (SHSE:600333) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.30, compared to a current price of ¥6.31 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 19% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. Changchun Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 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 Changchun Gas Co (SHSE:600333), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 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 Changchun Gas Co (SHSE:600333) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changchun Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥6.31 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.30. GuruFocus considers Changchun Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600333:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.82 (22% above median its 10-year median of 1.49)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.30 vs. price of ¥6.31 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#260 of 427)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600333 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Changchun Gas Co Business Description

Address No. 421 Yan'an Street, Chaoyang District, Changchun, Jilin, CHN, 130061
Changchun Gas Co Ltd is engaged in the production and supply of gas in China. It engages in the production, sale, storage, transportation, and after-sales service of natural gas for automobiles; operation of gas filling stations. The company's business consists of Urban Pipeline Gas Supply, Municipal Engineering Construction, and Comprehensive Energy Services. The generates key revenue from Gas sales.
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