Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co (SHSE:600373) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.62 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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SHSE:600373 Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co Ltd SHSE:600373
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Price ¥7.28
GF Value ¥8.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co SHSE:600373 -2.28% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.62 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600373 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Media - Diversified companies, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co ranks better than 67.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's current share price is ¥7.28. Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥11.71. Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600373' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.43   Max: 6.45
Current: 0.62

During the past years, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.45. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.43.

SHSE:600373's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.84% of 656 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.025 vs SHSE:600373: 0.62

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.

Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥13.199. 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 ¥11.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co  (SHSE:600373) 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.


Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chinese Universe Publishing And Media 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.

Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.92 0.90 0.82 0.73 0.57

SHSE:600373 vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media 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.


Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Chinese Universe Publishing And Media 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.

Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.28/11.71
=0.62

* 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.

Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=13.199/116.0564*116.0564
=13.199

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 7.724 102.400 8.754
201612 7.988 102.600 9.036
201703 8.302 103.200 9.336
201706 8.351 103.100 9.400
201709 8.558 104.100 9.541
201712 8.849 104.500 9.828
201803 9.179 105.300 10.117
201806 9.073 104.900 10.038
201809 9.313 106.600 10.139
201812 9.644 106.500 10.509
201903 9.998 107.700 10.774
201906 9.706 107.700 10.459
201909 10.066 109.800 10.640
201912 10.355 111.200 10.807
202003 10.618 112.300 10.973
202006 10.489 110.400 11.026
202009 10.788 111.700 11.209
202012 11.187 111.500 11.644
202103 11.463 112.662 11.808
202106 11.503 111.769 11.944
202109 11.896 112.215 12.303
202112 12.142 113.108 12.459
202203 12.428 114.335 12.615
202206 12.026 114.558 12.183
202209 12.373 115.339 12.450
202212 12.904 115.116 13.009
202303 13.220 115.116 13.328
202306 12.778 114.558 12.945
202309 13.078 115.339 13.159
202312 14.597 114.781 14.759
202403 13.802 115.227 13.901
202406 13.257 114.781 13.404
202409 12.874 115.785 12.904
202412 12.741 114.893 12.870
202503 12.923 115.116 13.029
202506 12.604 114.907 12.730
202509 12.752 115.471 12.817
202512 13.005 115.832 13.030
202603 13.280 116.303 13.252
202606 13.199 116.056 13.199

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 0.62 mean?
Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co (SHSE:600373) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.62 as of Sep. 02, 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 Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 6.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co ranks #211 out of 656 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.62 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 6.45. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's value of 0.62 is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co ranks #211 out of 656 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co ranks #211 out of 656 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's value of 0.62 is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 6.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 1.03, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.03, based on 656 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. Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.62 is 39.5% 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 Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.62, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co (SHSE:600373) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.99, compared to a current price of ¥7.28 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.62, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 39.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.03. Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co (SHSE:600373), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.62 as of Sep. 02, 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 Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co (SHSE:600373) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥7.28 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.99. GuruFocus considers Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600373:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.62 (57% below median its 10-year median of 1.43)
  • GF Value™: ¥8.99 vs. price of ¥7.28 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#211 of 656)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600373 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co Business Description

Address No.2, Nanhuan Road, Jiangxi District, Shang Rao, CHN
Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co Ltd are engaged in the publishing, printing, and distribution of materials, newspapers, periodicals, and audiovisual publications in China. A company extends is business in new media and online education, Internet games, digital publishing, Internet of Things technology applications, international copyright transactions.
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