China Yangtze Power Co (SHSE:600900) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.65 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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SHSE:600900 China Yangtze Power Co Ltd SHSE:600900
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Price ¥27.96
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What is China Yangtze Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China Yangtze Power Co SHSE:600900 -0.71% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.65 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 3.32. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600900 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥28.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 269 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Yangtze Power Co ranks worse than 86.25% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), China Yangtze Power Co's current share price is ¥27.96. China Yangtze Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥7.66. China Yangtze Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.65.

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

SHSE:600900' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.76   Med: 3.32   Max: 4.31
Current: 3.67

During the past years, China Yangtze Power Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.31. The lowest was 2.76. And the median was 3.32.

SHSE:600900's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.25% of 269 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs SHSE:600900: 3.67

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.

China Yangtze Power Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥9.314. 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 ¥7.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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China Yangtze Power Co  (SHSE:600900) 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.


China Yangtze Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China Yangtze Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Yangtze Power 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.

China Yangtze Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

China Yangtze Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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China Yangtze Power Co Quarterly Data
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China Yangtze Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power 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.


China Yangtze Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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China Yangtze Power 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.

China Yangtze Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.96/7.66
=3.65

* 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.

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

For example, China Yangtze Power 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)
=9.314/116.3033*116.3033
=9.314

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

China Yangtze Power Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.201 101.400 5.965
201609 5.634 102.400 6.399
201612 5.827 102.600 6.605
201703 5.964 103.200 6.721
201706 5.490 103.100 6.193
201709 5.925 104.100 6.620
201712 6.141 104.500 6.835
201803 6.264 105.300 6.919
201806 5.822 104.900 6.455
201809 6.249 106.600 6.818
201812 6.465 106.500 7.060
201903 6.604 107.700 7.132
201906 6.193 107.700 6.688
201909 6.599 109.800 6.990
201912 6.796 111.200 7.108
202003 6.895 112.300 7.141
202006 6.445 110.400 6.790
202009 7.293 111.700 7.594
202012 7.568 111.500 7.894
202103 7.700 112.662 7.949
202106 7.252 111.769 7.546
202109 7.728 112.215 8.010
202112 7.962 113.108 8.187
202203 8.110 114.335 8.250
202206 7.686 114.558 7.803
202209 8.038 115.339 8.105
202212 10.011 115.116 10.114
202303 7.552 115.116 7.630
202306 7.562 114.558 7.677
202309 8.059 115.339 8.126
202312 8.233 114.781 8.342
202403 8.401 115.227 8.479
202406 7.921 114.781 8.026
202409 8.601 115.785 8.640
202412 8.597 114.893 8.703
202503 8.820 115.116 8.911
202506 8.440 114.907 8.543
202509 9.036 115.471 9.101
202512 9.046 115.832 9.083
202603 9.314 116.303 9.314

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 3.65 mean?
China Yangtze Power Co (SHSE:600900) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.65 as of Aug. 21, 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 China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 3.32. Over the past decade, China Yangtze Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.76 to 4.31. According to the industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #232 out of 269 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.65 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.76 to a high of 4.31. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 3.65 is 234.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #232 out of 269 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #232 out of 269 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places China Yangtze Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 3.65 is 234.9% above this benchmark. Historically, China Yangtze Power Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.76 to 4.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.32 vs. the industry median of 1.09, China Yangtze Power 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.09, based on 269 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. China Yangtze Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.65 is 234.9% 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 China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Yangtze Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.65, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (SHSE:600900) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥28.59, compared to a current price of ¥27.96 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.65, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.32 and 234.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.09. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 China Yangtze Power Co (SHSE:600900), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.65 as of Aug. 21, 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 China Yangtze Power Co (SHSE:600900) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥27.96 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥28.59. GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600900:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.65 (10% above median its 10-year median of 3.32)
  • GF Value™: ¥28.59 vs. price of ¥27.96 (2.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 234.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#232 of 269)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600900 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Yangtze Power Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CYPC:UKCYZB:Germany
Address No. 88 Sanyang Road, Jiang\'an District, Hubei Province, Wuhan City, CHN, 430014
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
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