Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co (SHSE:600396) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 17.34 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 1056% Above Median

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SHSE:600396 Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Ltd SHSE:600396
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Price ¥18.73
GF Value ¥2.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co SHSE:600396 +9.02% 29 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.34 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 1056% above its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600396 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥2.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Utilities - Regulated companies, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co ranks worse than 99.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's current share price is ¥18.73. Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1.08. Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 17.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600396' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79   Med: 1.5   Max: 18.55
Current: 16.46

During the past years, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.55. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.50.

SHSE:600396's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.77% of 432 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.51 vs SHSE:600396: 16.46

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.

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1.042. 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 ¥1.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co  (SHSE:600396) 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.


Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huadian Liaoning Energy Development 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.

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Huadian Liaoning Energy Development 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 2.08 2.51 2.68 2.55 7.75

SHSE:600396 vs SRE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development 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.


Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Huadian Liaoning Energy Development 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.

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=18.73/1.08
=17.34

* 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.

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development 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)
=1.042/116.3033*116.3033
=1.042

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.618 101.400 3.003
201609 2.588 102.400 2.939
201612 2.446 102.600 2.773
201703 2.420 103.200 2.727
201706 2.375 103.100 2.679
201709 2.236 104.100 2.498
201712 1.832 104.500 2.039
201803 1.843 105.300 2.036
201806 1.702 104.900 1.887
201809 1.537 106.600 1.677
201812 1.336 106.500 1.459
201903 1.393 107.700 1.504
201906 1.337 107.700 1.444
201909 1.304 109.800 1.381
201912 1.383 111.200 1.446
202003 1.511 112.300 1.565
202006 1.459 110.400 1.537
202009 1.385 111.700 1.442
202012 1.437 111.500 1.499
202103 1.462 112.662 1.509
202106 1.227 111.769 1.277
202109 0.825 112.215 0.855
202112 0.136 113.108 0.140
202203 -0.184 114.335 -0.187
202206 -0.380 114.558 -0.386
202209 -0.736 115.339 -0.742
202212 -1.220 115.116 -1.233
202303 -1.385 115.116 -1.399
202306 -1.539 114.558 -1.562
202309 0.264 115.339 0.266
202312 0.238 114.781 0.241
202403 0.331 115.227 0.334
202406 0.337 114.781 0.341
202409 0.273 115.785 0.274
202412 0.903 114.893 0.914
202503 1.008 115.116 1.018
202506 0.972 114.907 0.984
202509 0.917 115.471 0.924
202512 0.928 115.832 0.932
202603 1.042 116.303 1.042

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 17.34 mean?
Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co (SHSE:600396) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.34 as of Aug. 13, 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 Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co and its competitors. This is 1056% above median its historical median of 1.50. Over the past decade, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 18.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co ranks #431 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.34 is 1056% above median its 10-year median of 1.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 18.55. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's value of 17.34 is 1048.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co ranks #431 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co ranks #431 out of 432 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's value of 17.34 is 1048.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 18.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.50 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development 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 1.51, based on 432 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. Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.34 is 1048.3% 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 Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.34, which is 1056% above median its own 10-year median of 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co (SHSE:600396) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.38, compared to a current price of ¥18.73 — trading 687% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.34, which is 1056% above median its 10-year median of 1.50 and 1048.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.51. Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 4 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 Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co (SHSE:600396), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.34 as of Aug. 13, 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 Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co (SHSE:600396) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥18.73 is trading 687% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.38. GuruFocus considers Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600396:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 17.34 (1056% above median its 10-year median of 1.50)
  • GF Value™: ¥2.38 vs. price of ¥18.73 (687% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1048.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#431 of 432)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600396 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Business Description

Address No. 2, Yingchun Street, Sujiatun, Liaoning, Shenyang, CHN, 110006
Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Ltd is engaged in Thermal power generation; heating, and heat supply.
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