Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co (SHSE:600538) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.31 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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SHSE:600538 Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Ltd SHSE:600538
52 GF Score
Price ¥5.30
GF Value ¥4.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co SHSE:600538 +5.37% 52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.31 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.40. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600538 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 178 Agriculture companies, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co ranks worse than 80.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's current share price is ¥5.30. Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1.60. Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.31.

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

SHSE:600538' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89   Med: 4.4   Max: 12.98
Current: 3.15

During the past years, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.98. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 4.40.

SHSE:600538's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.9% of 178 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.45 vs SHSE:600538: 3.15

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.

Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1.298. 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 ¥1.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co  (SHSE:600538) 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.


Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological 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.

Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:600538 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological 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.


Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological 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.

Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.30/1.60
=3.31

* 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.

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

For example, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological 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)
=1.298/116.3033*116.3033
=1.298

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.442 101.400 1.654
201609 1.426 102.400 1.620
201612 1.400 102.600 1.587
201703 1.394 103.200 1.571
201706 1.372 103.100 1.548
201709 1.379 104.100 1.541
201712 1.419 104.500 1.579
201803 1.420 105.300 1.568
201806 1.408 104.900 1.561
201809 1.407 106.600 1.535
201812 1.373 106.500 1.499
201903 1.376 107.700 1.486
201906 1.363 107.700 1.472
201909 1.360 109.800 1.441
201912 1.390 111.200 1.454
202003 1.392 112.300 1.442
202006 1.382 110.400 1.456
202009 1.251 111.700 1.303
202012 1.650 111.500 1.721
202103 1.649 112.662 1.702
202106 1.649 111.769 1.716
202109 1.745 112.215 1.809
202112 1.749 113.108 1.798
202203 1.763 114.335 1.793
202206 1.765 114.558 1.792
202209 1.811 115.339 1.826
202212 1.815 115.116 1.834
202303 1.810 115.116 1.829
202306 1.797 114.558 1.824
202309 1.785 115.339 1.800
202312 1.658 114.781 1.680
202403 1.635 115.227 1.650
202406 1.627 114.781 1.649
202409 1.618 115.785 1.625
202412 1.479 114.893 1.497
202503 1.485 115.116 1.500
202506 1.468 114.907 1.486
202509 1.472 115.471 1.483
202512 1.312 115.832 1.317
202603 1.298 116.303 1.298

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 3.31 mean?
Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co (SHSE:600538) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.31 as of Aug. 20, 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 Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.40. Over the past decade, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 12.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co ranks #144 out of 178 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.31 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 12.98. The Agriculture industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45. Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's value of 3.31 is 128.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co ranks #144 out of 178 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co ranks #144 out of 178 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45. Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's value of 3.31 is 128.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 12.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.40 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological 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 Agriculture company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.45, based on 178 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. Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.31 is 128.3% 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 Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.31, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co (SHSE:600538) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.07, compared to a current price of ¥5.30 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.31, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.40 and 128.3% above the Agriculture industry median of 1.45. Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co (SHSE:600538), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.31 as of Aug. 20, 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 Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co (SHSE:600538) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥5.30 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.07. GuruFocus considers Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600538:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.31 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.40)
  • GF Value™: ¥4.07 vs. price of ¥5.30 (30.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 128.3% above the Agriculture median (#144 of 178)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600538 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Business Description

Address No. 3, Beibuwan Middle Road, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Beihai, Guangxi, CHN, 536000
Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Ltd main business include pharmaceutical manufacturing and pharmaceutical distribution industry, judicial IVD (in vitro diagnostic) technology services, molecular medical imaging centers and tumor radiotherapy centers and tumor telemedicine technology services, etc.
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