Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.24 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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SHSE:600681 Bestsun Energy Co Ltd SHSE:600681
67 GF Score
Price ¥3.42
GF Value ¥3.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bestsun Energy Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bestsun Energy Co SHSE:600681 -0.29% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 2.59. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600681 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Utilities - Regulated companies, Bestsun Energy Co ranks better than 60.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), Bestsun Energy Co's current share price is ¥3.42. Bestsun Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2.75. Bestsun Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.24.

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

SHSE:600681' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17   Med: 2.59   Max: 496.43
Current: 1.23

During the past years, Bestsun Energy Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 496.43. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 2.59.

SHSE:600681's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.19% of 427 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs SHSE:600681: 1.23

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.

Bestsun Energy Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2.745. 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 ¥2.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bestsun Energy Co  (SHSE:600681) 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.


Bestsun Energy Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bestsun Energy Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bestsun Energy 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.

Bestsun Energy Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bestsun Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bestsun Energy 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 1.30 1.34 1.41 1.59 1.60

SHSE:600681 vs ATO, NI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Bestsun Energy 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.


Bestsun Energy Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Bestsun Energy 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.42/2.75
=1.24

* 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.

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

For example, Bestsun Energy 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)
=2.745/116.3033*116.3033
=2.745

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Bestsun Energy Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.258 101.400 1.443
201609 1.369 102.400 1.555
201612 1.581 102.600 1.792
201703 1.644 103.200 1.853
201706 1.732 103.100 1.954
201709 1.883 104.100 2.104
201712 2.707 104.500 3.013
201803 2.912 105.300 3.216
201806 2.748 104.900 3.047
201809 2.904 106.600 3.168
201812 3.104 106.500 3.390
201903 2.946 107.700 3.181
201906 3.037 107.700 3.280
201909 3.106 109.800 3.290
201912 3.131 111.200 3.275
202003 3.231 112.300 3.346
202006 2.833 110.400 2.984
202009 2.885 111.700 3.004
202012 2.937 111.500 3.064
202103 2.822 112.662 2.913
202106 2.924 111.769 3.043
202109 2.798 112.215 2.900
202112 2.868 113.108 2.949
202203 2.725 114.335 2.772
202206 2.738 114.558 2.780
202209 2.631 115.339 2.653
202212 2.695 115.116 2.723
202303 2.718 115.116 2.746
202306 2.752 114.558 2.794
202309 2.638 115.339 2.660
202312 2.713 114.781 2.749
202403 2.783 115.227 2.809
202406 2.681 114.781 2.717
202409 2.627 115.785 2.639
202412 2.737 114.893 2.771
202503 2.818 115.116 2.847
202506 2.689 114.907 2.722
202509 2.619 115.471 2.638
202512 2.655 115.832 2.666
202603 2.745 116.303 2.745

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 1.24 mean?
Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 as of Aug. 22, 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 Bestsun Energy Co and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, Bestsun Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 496.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Bestsun Energy Co ranks #170 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Bestsun Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bestsun Energy Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 496.43. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Bestsun Energy Co's value of 1.24 is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bestsun Energy Co ranks #170 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bestsun Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bestsun Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Bestsun Energy Co ranks #170 out of 427 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Bestsun Energy Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Bestsun Energy Co's value of 1.24 is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Bestsun Energy Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 496.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Bestsun Energy 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 1.53, based on 427 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. Bestsun Energy Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 is 19% 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 Bestsun Energy Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bestsun Energy Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bestsun Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.82, compared to a current price of ¥3.42 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 19% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. Bestsun Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Aug. 22, 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 Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestsun Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥3.42 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.82. GuruFocus considers Bestsun Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600681:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.24 (52% below median its 10-year median of 2.59)
  • GF Value™: ¥3.82 vs. price of ¥3.42 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#170 of 427)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bestsun Energy Co Business Description

Address No.1, Yangxin Road, Hanyang District, Hubei Province, Wuhan, CHN, 100022
Bestsun Energy Co Ltd is a China-based company operates as a gas production and supply industry. It invests in natural gas pipelines, liquefied natural gas, and natural gas vehicle fillings stations.
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