Tongwei Co (SHSE:600438) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.64 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 72% Below Median

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SHSE:600438 Tongwei Co Ltd SHSE:600438
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Price ¥12.78
GF Value ¥18.46
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What is Tongwei Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tongwei Co SHSE:600438 -0.85% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 5.88. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600438 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥18.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Semiconductors companies, Tongwei Co ranks better than 69.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Tongwei Co's current share price is ¥12.78. Tongwei Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥7.81. Tongwei Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.64.

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

SHSE:600438' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34   Med: 5.88   Max: 19.66
Current: 1.67

During the past years, Tongwei Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 19.66. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 5.88.

SHSE:600438's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
69.64% of 728 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.23 vs SHSE:600438: 1.67

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.

Tongwei Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥8.093. 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 ¥7.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Tongwei Co  (SHSE:600438) 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.


Tongwei Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Tongwei Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tongwei 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.

Tongwei Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Tongwei Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Tongwei Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SHSE:600438 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Tongwei 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.


Tongwei Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Tongwei Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tongwei 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.78/7.81
=1.64

* 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.

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

For example, Tongwei 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)
=8.093/116.3033*116.3033
=8.093

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Tongwei Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.637 101.400 3.025
201609 2.528 102.400 2.871
201612 3.008 102.600 3.410
201703 3.076 103.200 3.467
201706 3.130 103.100 3.531
201709 3.317 104.100 3.706
201712 3.435 104.500 3.823
201803 3.516 105.300 3.883
201806 3.511 104.900 3.893
201809 3.701 106.600 4.038
201812 3.796 106.500 4.145
201903 4.142 107.700 4.473
201906 4.231 107.700 4.569
201909 4.432 109.800 4.695
201912 4.527 111.200 4.735
202003 5.171 112.300 5.355
202006 5.140 110.400 5.415
202009 5.413 111.700 5.636
202012 6.750 111.500 7.041
202103 6.926 112.662 7.150
202106 7.167 111.769 7.458
202109 7.831 112.215 8.116
202112 8.260 113.108 8.493
202203 9.846 114.335 10.016
202206 10.492 114.558 10.652
202209 12.600 115.339 12.705
202212 13.504 115.116 13.643
202303 15.412 115.116 15.571
202306 13.582 114.558 13.789
202309 14.270 115.339 14.389
202312 13.667 114.781 13.848
202403 13.498 115.227 13.624
202406 11.846 114.781 12.003
202409 11.446 115.785 11.497
202412 10.763 114.893 10.895
202503 10.289 115.116 10.395
202506 9.763 114.907 9.882
202509 9.708 115.471 9.778
202512 8.637 115.832 8.672
202603 8.093 116.303 8.093

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 1.64 mean?
Tongwei Co (SHSE:600438) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.64 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 Tongwei Co and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 5.88. Over the past decade, Tongwei Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.34 to 19.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Tongwei Co ranks #221 out of 728 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Tongwei Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tongwei Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.64 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 19.66. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23. Tongwei Co's value of 1.64 is 49.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tongwei Co ranks #221 out of 728 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tongwei Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tongwei Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Tongwei Co ranks #221 out of 728 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Tongwei Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23. Tongwei Co's value of 1.64 is 49.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Tongwei Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.34 to 19.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.88 vs. the industry median of 3.23, Tongwei 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.23, based on 728 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. Tongwei Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.64 is 49.2% 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 Tongwei Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tongwei Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 5.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tongwei Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tongwei Co (SHSE:600438) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥18.46, compared to a current price of ¥12.78 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.88 and 49.2% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.23. Tongwei Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Tongwei Co (SHSE:600438), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 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 Tongwei Co (SHSE:600438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tongwei Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥12.78 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥18.46. GuruFocus considers Tongwei Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600438:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.64 (72% below median its 10-year median of 5.88)
  • GF Value™: ¥18.46 vs. price of ¥12.78 (30.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.2% below the Semiconductors median (#221 of 728)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tongwei Co Business Description

Address No. 588, Middle Section Tianfu Avenue, High-Tech Zone, China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Chengdu, CHN, 610041
Tongwei is the world's largest polysilicon producer and a leading solar cell and module supplier. The solar business contributed more than 60% of revenue in 2025. In addition, Tongwei runs a feed and food business, which made up 35% of revenue in 2025.
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