Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.68 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 62% Below Median

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SHSE:600346 Hengli Petrochemical Co Ltd SHSE:600346
78 GF Score
Price ¥17.13
GF Value ¥14.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hengli Petrochemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hengli Petrochemical Co SHSE:600346 -0.17% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.68 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 7.04. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600346 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥14.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,203 Chemicals companies, Hengli Petrochemical Co ranks worse than 67.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Hengli Petrochemical Co's current share price is ¥17.13. Hengli Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥6.38. Hengli Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.68.

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

SHSE:600346' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36   Med: 7.04   Max: 19.72
Current: 2.69

During the past years, Hengli Petrochemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 19.72. The lowest was 2.36. And the median was 7.04.

SHSE:600346's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.08% of 1203 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs SHSE:600346: 2.69

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.

Hengli Petrochemical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥10.045. 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 ¥6.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hengli Petrochemical Co  (SHSE:600346) 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.


Hengli Petrochemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hengli Petrochemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hengli Petrochemical 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.

Hengli Petrochemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hengli Petrochemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hengli Petrochemical 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 2.76 2.47 2.85 3.68 3.39

SHSE:600346 vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Hengli Petrochemical 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.


Hengli Petrochemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hengli Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hengli Petrochemical 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.

Hengli Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.13/6.38
=2.68

* 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.

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

For example, Hengli Petrochemical 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)
=10.045/116.3033*116.3033
=10.045

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Hengli Petrochemical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.288 101.400 1.477
201609 1.352 102.400 1.536
201612 1.481 102.600 1.679
201703 1.554 103.200 1.751
201706 1.516 103.100 1.710
201709 1.653 104.100 1.847
201712 4.841 104.500 5.388
201803 2.854 105.300 3.152
201806 3.958 104.900 4.388
201809 4.030 106.600 4.397
201812 3.900 106.500 4.259
201903 3.900 107.700 4.212
201906 4.190 107.700 4.525
201909 4.586 109.800 4.858
201912 5.162 111.200 5.399
202003 5.467 112.300 5.662
202006 5.563 110.400 5.860
202009 6.187 111.700 6.442
202012 6.663 111.500 6.950
202103 7.256 112.662 7.491
202106 7.123 111.769 7.412
202109 7.706 112.215 7.987
202112 8.130 113.108 8.360
202203 8.460 114.335 8.606
202206 8.385 114.558 8.513
202209 8.089 115.339 8.157
202212 7.510 115.116 7.587
202303 7.654 115.116 7.733
202306 7.950 114.558 8.071
202309 8.343 115.339 8.413
202312 8.523 114.781 8.636
202403 8.819 115.227 8.901
202406 8.557 114.781 8.670
202409 8.713 115.785 8.752
202412 9.007 114.893 9.118
202503 9.278 115.116 9.374
202506 8.976 114.907 9.085
202509 9.181 115.471 9.247
202512 9.486 115.832 9.525
202603 10.045 116.303 10.045

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 2.68 mean?
Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.68 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 Hengli Petrochemical Co and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 7.04. Over the past decade, Hengli Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.36 to 19.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Hengli Petrochemical Co ranks #807 out of 1203 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Hengli Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hengli Petrochemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.68 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 7.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 19.72. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68. Hengli Petrochemical Co's value of 2.68 is 59.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hengli Petrochemical Co ranks #807 out of 1203 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hengli Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hengli Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hengli Petrochemical Co ranks #807 out of 1203 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hengli Petrochemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68. Hengli Petrochemical Co's value of 2.68 is 59.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hengli Petrochemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.36 to 19.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.04 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Hengli Petrochemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.68, based on 1,203 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. Hengli Petrochemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.68 is 59.5% 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 Hengli Petrochemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hengli Petrochemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.68, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 7.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hengli Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.40, compared to a current price of ¥17.13 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.68, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 7.04 and 59.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.68. Hengli Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 10 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 Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.68 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 Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengli Petrochemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥17.13 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.40. GuruFocus considers Hengli Petrochemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600346:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.68 (62% below median its 10-year median of 7.04)
  • GF Value™: ¥14.40 vs. price of ¥17.13 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.5% above the Chemicals median (#807 of 1203)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600346 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hengli Petrochemical Co Business Description

Address No. 52 Gangxing Road, Renmin Road Street, Floor 31, Building B, Victoria Plaza, Zhongshan District, Liaoning Province, Dalian, CHN, 116001
Hengli Petrochemical Co Ltd engages in the petrochemical industry. Its principal activities include: the production and sales of chemical fibers; sales of purified terephthalic acid; and import and export of goods. The company's main products include oil refining products, chemical products, PTA, polyester chips, polyester fibers, and films, among others. The company mainly operates in three business segments: the Petrochemical business segment, the Polyester business segment, and the Headquarters and other business segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Petrochemical segment. Geographically, the company earns maximum revenue from overseas markets through exports.
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