Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:600998) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.12 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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SHSE:600998 Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd SHSE:600998
83 GF Score
Price ¥4.82
GF Value ¥5.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co SHSE:600998 -1.63% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 1.68. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600998 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 85 Medical Distribution companies, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co ranks worse than 55.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's current share price is ¥4.82. Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥4.30. Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.12.

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

SHSE:600998' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09   Med: 1.68   Max: 3.09
Current: 1.14

During the past years, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.09. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 1.68.

SHSE:600998's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.29% of 85 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs SHSE:600998: 1.14

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.

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥5.351. 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 ¥4.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co  (SHSE:600998) 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.


Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jointown Pharmaceutical Group 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.

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:600998 vs MCK, COR, CAH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group 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.


Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Jointown Pharmaceutical Group 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.

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.82/4.30
=1.12

* 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.

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=5.351/116.0564*116.0564
=5.351

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.454 102.400 2.781
201612 2.545 102.600 2.879
201703 2.800 103.200 3.149
201706 2.858 103.100 3.217
201709 3.120 104.100 3.478
201712 3.620 104.500 4.020
201803 3.660 105.300 4.034
201806 3.715 104.900 4.110
201809 3.539 106.600 3.853
201812 3.672 106.500 4.001
201903 3.507 107.700 3.779
201906 3.600 107.700 3.879
201909 3.534 109.800 3.735
201912 3.712 111.200 3.874
202003 3.618 112.300 3.739
202006 3.785 110.400 3.979
202009 3.770 111.700 3.917
202012 3.934 111.500 4.095
202103 4.091 112.662 4.214
202106 4.192 111.769 4.353
202109 4.239 112.215 4.384
202112 4.249 113.108 4.360
202203 4.334 114.335 4.399
202206 4.327 114.558 4.384
202209 4.415 115.339 4.442
202212 4.493 115.116 4.530
202303 4.604 115.116 4.642
202306 4.577 114.558 4.637
202309 4.695 115.339 4.724
202312 4.756 114.781 4.809
202403 4.870 115.227 4.905
202406 4.827 114.781 4.881
202409 4.890 115.785 4.901
202412 5.051 114.893 5.102
202503 5.247 115.116 5.290
202506 5.156 114.907 5.208
202509 5.251 115.471 5.278
202512 5.311 115.832 5.321
202603 5.456 116.303 5.444
202606 5.351 116.056 5.351

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 1.12 mean?
Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:600998) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 as of Aug. 31, 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 Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co ranks #47 out of 85 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 3.09. The Medical Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06. Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's value of 1.12 is 5.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co ranks #47 out of 85 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co ranks #47 out of 85 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06. Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's value of 1.12 is 5.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 3.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 1.06, based on 85 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. Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 is 5.7% 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 Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:600998) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.46, compared to a current price of ¥4.82 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 5.7% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 1.06. Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:600998), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Aug. 31, 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 Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:600998) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥4.82 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.46. GuruFocus considers Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600998:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.12 (33% below median its 10-year median of 1.68)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.46 vs. price of ¥4.82 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.7% above the Medical Distribution median (#47 of 85)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600998 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co Business Description

Address No. 5, Longxing West Street, Hanyang District, Hubei Province, Wuhan, CHN, 430051
Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd is engaged in the business of wholesaling drugs and medical devices. The company offers logistics and other value-added services and mainly serves medical institutions, wholesale enterprises, and retail pharmacies.
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