Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.49 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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SHSE:600461 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Ltd SHSE:600461
66 GF Score
Price ¥8.93
GF Value ¥8.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co SHSE:600461 -0.33% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600461 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Utilities - Regulated companies, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co ranks better than 51.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's current share price is ¥8.93. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥5.98. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.49.

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

SHSE:600461' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45   Med: 1.76   Max: 3.48
Current: 1.49

During the past years, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.48. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 1.76.

SHSE:600461's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.39% of 432 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.51 vs SHSE:600461: 1.49

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.

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥8.028. 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 ¥5.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co  (SHSE:600461) 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.


Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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.

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.87 1.47 1.80 1.83 1.59

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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 1.67 1.72 1.54 1.59 1.65

SHSE:600461 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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.


Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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.

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.93/5.98
=1.49

* 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.

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

For example, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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)
=8.028/116.3033*116.3033
=8.028

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.860 101.400 4.427
201609 3.876 102.400 4.402
201612 3.903 102.600 4.424
201703 3.976 103.200 4.481
201706 4.054 103.100 4.573
201709 3.980 104.100 4.447
201712 4.069 104.500 4.529
201803 4.182 105.300 4.619
201806 4.269 104.900 4.733
201809 4.347 106.600 4.743
201812 4.463 106.500 4.874
201903 4.644 107.700 5.015
201906 4.785 107.700 5.167
201909 3.979 109.800 4.215
201912 5.009 111.200 5.239
202003 5.179 112.300 5.364
202006 5.362 110.400 5.649
202009 5.321 111.700 5.540
202012 5.732 111.500 5.979
202103 5.965 112.662 6.158
202106 5.742 111.769 5.975
202109 5.983 112.215 6.201
202112 7.436 113.108 7.646
202203 6.439 114.335 6.550
202206 6.134 114.558 6.227
202209 6.329 115.339 6.382
202212 6.562 115.116 6.630
202303 6.790 115.116 6.860
202306 6.619 114.558 6.720
202309 6.898 115.339 6.956
202312 7.019 114.781 7.112
202403 7.159 115.227 7.226
202406 6.926 114.781 7.018
202409 7.108 115.785 7.140
202412 7.315 114.893 7.405
202503 7.574 115.116 7.652
202506 7.324 114.907 7.413
202509 7.578 115.471 7.633
202512 7.781 115.832 7.813
202603 8.028 116.303 8.028

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 1.49 mean?
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 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 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.76. Over the past decade, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 3.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co ranks #210 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.45 to a high of 3.48. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's value of 1.49 is 1.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co ranks #210 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co ranks #210 out of 432 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's value of 1.49 is 1.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 3.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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 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. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 is 1.3% 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 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.29, compared to a current price of ¥8.93 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 1.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.51. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49 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 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥8.93 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.29. GuruFocus considers Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600461:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.49 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.76)
  • GF Value™: ¥8.29 vs. price of ¥8.93 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#210 of 432)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Business Description

Address No. 98 Guanyin Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi, CHN, 330001
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Ltd is a China-based engaged in the production and operation of water and wastewater treatment. The company is mainly engaged in tap water production and supply, sewage treatment, gas energy and other businesses.
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