Hengtong Optic-Electric Co (SHSE:600487) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.75 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 91% Above Median

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SHSE:600487 Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Ltd SHSE:600487
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Price ¥57.62
GF Value ¥21.98
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What is Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hengtong Optic-Electric Co SHSE:600487 -3.35% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.75 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600487 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥21.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,967 Hardware companies, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co ranks worse than 85.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's current share price is ¥57.62. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥8.54. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.75.

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

SHSE:600487' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71   Med: 3.54   Max: 13.99
Current: 6.97

During the past years, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.99. The lowest was 1.71. And the median was 3.54.

SHSE:600487's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.41% of 1967 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.09 vs SHSE:600487: 6.97

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.

Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥13.140. 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 ¥8.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hengtong Optic-Electric Co  (SHSE:600487) 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.


Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hengtong Optic-Electric 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.

Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:600487 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Hengtong Optic-Electric 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.


Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hengtong Optic-Electric 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.

Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=57.62/8.54
=6.75

* 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.

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

For example, Hengtong Optic-Electric 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)
=13.14/116.3033*116.3033
=13.140

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.826 101.400 3.241
201609 3.262 102.400 3.705
201612 3.366 102.600 3.816
201703 3.550 103.200 4.001
201706 3.592 103.100 4.052
201709 5.333 104.100 5.958
201712 5.518 104.500 6.141
201803 5.532 105.300 6.110
201806 5.805 104.900 6.436
201809 6.308 106.600 6.882
201812 6.583 106.500 7.189
201903 6.906 107.700 7.458
201906 6.944 107.700 7.499
201909 7.059 109.800 7.477
201912 7.154 111.200 7.482
202003 7.143 112.300 7.398
202006 7.568 110.400 7.973
202009 7.845 111.700 8.168
202012 8.463 111.500 8.828
202103 8.610 112.662 8.888
202106 8.605 111.769 8.954
202109 8.825 112.215 9.146
202112 8.792 113.108 9.040
202203 8.918 114.335 9.072
202206 8.938 114.558 9.074
202209 9.215 115.339 9.292
202212 9.610 115.116 9.709
202303 9.648 115.116 9.748
202306 9.843 114.558 9.993
202309 10.078 115.339 10.162
202312 10.395 114.781 10.533
202403 10.631 115.227 10.730
202406 11.064 114.781 11.211
202409 11.473 115.785 11.524
202412 11.568 114.893 11.710
202503 11.887 115.116 12.010
202506 12.128 114.907 12.275
202509 12.477 115.471 12.567
202512 12.884 115.832 12.936
202603 13.140 116.303 13.140

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 6.75 mean?
Hengtong Optic-Electric Co (SHSE:600487) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.75 as of Aug. 11, 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 Hengtong Optic-Electric Co and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 3.54. Over the past decade, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.71 to 13.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co ranks #1680 out of 1967 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.75 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 3.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 13.99. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's value of 6.75 is 223% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co ranks #1680 out of 1967 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co ranks #1680 out of 1967 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hengtong Optic-Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's value of 6.75 is 223% above this benchmark. Historically, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.71 to 13.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Hengtong Optic-Electric 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.09, based on 1,967 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. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.75 is 223% 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 Hengtong Optic-Electric Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.75, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hengtong Optic-Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co (SHSE:600487) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥21.98, compared to a current price of ¥57.62 — trading 162.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.75, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 223% above the Hardware industry median of 2.09. Hengtong Optic-Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Hengtong Optic-Electric Co (SHSE:600487), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.75 as of Aug. 11, 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 Hengtong Optic-Electric Co (SHSE:600487) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥57.62 is trading 162.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥21.98. GuruFocus considers Hengtong Optic-Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600487:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.75 (91% above median its 10-year median of 3.54)
  • GF Value™: ¥21.98 vs. price of ¥57.62 (162.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 223% above the Hardware median (#1680 of 1967)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600487 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Business Description

Address No. 2288, Zhongshan North Road, Wujiang District, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215200
Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Ltd provides fiber optic communication products in China and internationally. It offers optical rods, optical fiber, optical cable, optical devices, an optical network, ocean optical network products, data communication products, power transmission products, ocean engineering, quantum security communications, rail transit, and smart city products.
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