Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co (SHSE:600345) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.81 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 79% Above Median

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SHSE:600345 Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Ltd SHSE:600345
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Price ¥48.86
GF Value ¥22.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co SHSE:600345 -0.24% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.81 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600345 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥22.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co ranks worse than 76.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's current share price is ¥48.86. Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥10.15. Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600345' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.56   Med: 2.69   Max: 6.44
Current: 4.68

During the past years, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.44. The lowest was 1.56. And the median was 2.69.

SHSE:600345's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.15% of 1962 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.115 vs SHSE:600345: 4.68

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.

Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥11.554. 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 ¥10.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co  (SHSE:600345) 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.


Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry 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.

Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:600345 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry 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.


Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry 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.

Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=48.86/10.15
=4.81

* 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.

Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry 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)
=11.554/116.3033*116.3033
=11.554

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.334 101.400 7.265
201609 6.471 102.400 7.350
201612 6.552 102.600 7.427
201703 6.880 103.200 7.754
201706 7.157 103.100 8.074
201709 7.448 104.100 8.321
201712 7.870 104.500 8.759
201803 8.189 105.300 9.045
201806 8.585 104.900 9.518
201809 9.482 106.600 10.345
201812 9.604 106.500 10.488
201903 9.804 107.700 10.587
201906 9.960 107.700 10.756
201909 9.763 109.800 10.341
201912 9.885 111.200 10.339
202003 9.848 112.300 10.199
202006 10.003 110.400 10.538
202009 10.013 111.700 10.426
202012 10.091 111.500 10.526
202103 10.122 112.662 10.449
202106 10.525 111.769 10.952
202109 10.575 112.215 10.960
202112 10.658 113.108 10.959
202203 10.839 114.335 11.026
202206 10.506 114.558 10.666
202209 10.741 115.339 10.831
202212 11.954 115.116 12.077
202303 11.224 115.116 11.340
202306 11.427 114.558 11.601
202309 8.702 115.339 8.775
202312 10.377 114.781 10.515
202403 10.374 115.227 10.471
202406 10.393 114.781 10.531
202409 10.487 115.785 10.534
202412 10.720 114.893 10.852
202503 10.672 115.116 10.782
202506 10.545 114.907 10.673
202509 10.681 115.471 10.758
202512 11.530 115.832 11.577
202603 11.554 116.303 11.554

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 4.81 mean?
Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co (SHSE:600345) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.81 as of Aug. 18, 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 Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 2.69. Over the past decade, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.56 to 6.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co ranks #1494 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.81 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 2.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 6.44. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's value of 4.81 is 127.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co ranks #1494 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co ranks #1494 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's value of 4.81 is 127.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.56 to 6.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group 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 a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.12, based on 1,962 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. Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.81 is 127.4% 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 Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.81, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co (SHSE:600345) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥22.09, compared to a current price of ¥48.86 — trading 121.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.81, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 127.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.12. Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co (SHSE:600345), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.81 as of Aug. 18, 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 Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co (SHSE:600345) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥48.86 is trading 121.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥22.09. GuruFocus considers Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600345:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.81 (79% above median its 10-year median of 2.69)
  • GF Value™: ¥22.09 vs. price of ¥48.86 (121.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 127.4% above the Hardware median (#1494 of 1962)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600345 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Business Description

Address No. 2 Wenhua Road, Guandong Industrial Park, Donghu Development Zone, Wuhan, Hubei, CHN, 430074
Wuhan Yangtze Communications Industry Group Co Ltd is engaged in the investment, manufacture, and sales of communications, lighting and display products. Its product includes optical transmission equipment, access network equipment, optical fiber and cable, wireless communications system and equipment, base station radiofrequency cable, digital video equipment, communication equipment precise structure product, optical memory product, and relevant software.
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