Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.81 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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SHSE:600776 Eastern Communications Co Ltd SHSE:600776
67 GF Score
Price ¥13.04
GF Value ¥12.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Eastern Communications Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Eastern Communications Co SHSE:600776 +0.69% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.81 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 4.32. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600776 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥12.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, Eastern Communications Co ranks worse than 76.66% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Eastern Communications Co's current share price is ¥13.04. Eastern Communications Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2.71. Eastern Communications Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.81.

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

SHSE:600776' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.64   Med: 4.32   Max: 15.25
Current: 4.78

During the past years, Eastern Communications Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.25. The lowest was 1.64. And the median was 4.32.

SHSE:600776's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.66% of 1962 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.115 vs SHSE:600776: 4.78

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.

Eastern Communications Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3.041. 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 ¥2.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Eastern Communications Co  (SHSE:600776) 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.


Eastern Communications Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Eastern Communications Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eastern Communications 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.

Eastern Communications Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Eastern Communications Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Eastern Communications Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:600776 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Eastern Communications 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.


Eastern Communications Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Eastern Communications 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.04/2.71
=4.81

* 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.

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

For example, Eastern Communications 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)
=3.041/116.3033*116.3033
=3.041

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Eastern Communications Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.335 101.400 2.678
201609 2.349 102.400 2.668
201612 2.371 102.600 2.688
201703 2.386 103.200 2.689
201706 2.356 103.100 2.658
201709 2.366 104.100 2.643
201712 2.406 104.500 2.678
201803 2.422 105.300 2.675
201806 2.390 104.900 2.650
201809 2.407 106.600 2.626
201812 2.447 106.500 2.672
201903 2.459 107.700 2.655
201906 2.428 107.700 2.622
201909 2.430 109.800 2.574
201912 2.493 111.200 2.607
202003 2.496 112.300 2.585
202006 2.482 110.400 2.615
202009 2.491 111.700 2.594
202012 2.537 111.500 2.646
202103 2.540 112.662 2.622
202106 2.567 111.769 2.671
202109 2.577 112.215 2.671
202112 2.616 113.108 2.690
202203 2.619 114.335 2.664
202206 2.598 114.558 2.638
202209 2.629 115.339 2.651
202212 2.673 115.116 2.701
202303 2.685 115.116 2.713
202306 2.673 114.558 2.714
202309 2.709 115.339 2.732
202312 2.729 114.781 2.765
202403 2.837 115.227 2.863
202406 2.739 114.781 2.775
202409 2.752 115.785 2.764
202412 2.778 114.893 2.812
202503 2.734 115.116 2.762
202506 2.824 114.907 2.858
202509 3.010 115.471 3.032
202512 3.006 115.832 3.018
202603 3.041 116.303 3.041

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 4.81 mean?
Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.81 as of Aug. 17, 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 Eastern Communications Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 4.32. Over the past decade, Eastern Communications Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.64 to 15.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern Communications Co ranks #1504 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Eastern Communications Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Eastern Communications Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.81 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 4.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 15.25. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Eastern Communications Co's value of 4.81 is 127.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern Communications Co ranks #1504 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eastern Communications Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Communications Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Eastern Communications Co ranks #1504 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Eastern Communications Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Eastern Communications Co's value of 4.81 is 127.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastern Communications Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.64 to 15.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.32 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Eastern Communications 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 2.12, based on 1,962 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. Eastern Communications Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.81 is 127.4% 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 Eastern Communications Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern Communications Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.81, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 4.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Communications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥12.08, compared to a current price of ¥13.04 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.81, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 4.32 and 127.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.12. Eastern Communications Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.81 as of Aug. 17, 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 Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Communications Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥13.04 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥12.08. GuruFocus considers Eastern Communications Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600776:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.81 (11% above median its 10-year median of 4.32)
  • GF Value™: ¥12.08 vs. price of ¥13.04 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 127.4% above the Hardware median (#1504 of 1962)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600776 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eastern Communications Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 900941:China
Address No. 66 Dongxin Avenue, New and High-Technology Development Zone, Binjiang District, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, CHN, 310053
Eastern Communications Co Ltd is a China-based communications services company. It provides solutions for industrial applications and listed companies in the fields of communication and financial technology, communications business, an intelligent manufacturing business and intelligent services and software and other fields. The company's product portfolio includes private network communications and information security products and solutions; financial electronic equipment and operations services; communications and information technology integration services and EMS manufacturing operations. The company's products and solutions are used in China and other international countries.
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