Spring Airlines Co (SHSE:601021) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.79 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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SHSE:601021 Spring Airlines Co Ltd SHSE:601021
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Price ¥43.17
GF Value ¥67.15
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What is Spring Airlines Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Spring Airlines Co SHSE:601021 -0.80% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.79 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 3.99. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601021 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥67.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 700 Transportation companies, Spring Airlines Co ranks worse than 80.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), Spring Airlines Co's current share price is ¥43.17. Spring Airlines Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥15.48. Spring Airlines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.79.

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

SHSE:601021' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.82   Med: 3.99   Max: 5.32
Current: 2.84

During the past years, Spring Airlines Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.32. The lowest was 2.82. And the median was 3.99.

SHSE:601021's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.57% of 700 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs SHSE:601021: 2.84

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.

Spring Airlines Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥18.087. 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 ¥15.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Spring Airlines Co  (SHSE:601021) 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.


Spring Airlines Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Spring Airlines Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spring Airlines 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.

Spring Airlines Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Spring Airlines Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Spring Airlines Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:601021 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Spring Airlines 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.


Spring Airlines Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Spring Airlines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Spring Airlines 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.

Spring Airlines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=43.17/15.48
=2.79

* 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.

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

For example, Spring Airlines 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)
=18.087/116.0564*116.0564
=18.087

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Spring Airlines Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.420 102.400 10.676
201612 9.148 102.600 10.348
201703 9.527 103.200 10.714
201706 9.680 103.100 10.896
201709 10.472 104.100 11.675
201712 10.572 104.500 11.741
201803 13.428 105.300 14.800
201806 13.613 104.900 15.061
201809 14.446 106.600 15.727
201812 14.532 106.500 15.836
201903 15.269 107.700 16.454
201906 15.388 107.700 16.582
201909 16.209 109.800 17.133
201912 16.451 111.200 17.169
202003 15.974 112.300 16.508
202006 15.576 110.400 16.374
202009 15.932 111.700 16.553
202012 14.861 111.500 15.468
202103 14.656 112.662 15.098
202106 14.879 111.769 15.450
202109 15.014 112.215 15.528
202112 15.000 113.108 15.391
202203 14.348 114.335 14.564
202206 13.590 114.558 13.768
202209 12.153 115.339 12.229
202212 13.993 115.116 14.107
202303 14.386 115.116 14.504
202306 14.681 114.558 14.873
202309 16.597 115.339 16.700
202312 16.095 114.781 16.274
202403 16.904 115.227 17.026
202406 16.775 114.781 16.961
202409 18.104 115.785 18.146
202412 17.762 114.893 17.942
202503 18.182 115.116 18.331
202506 17.916 114.907 18.095
202509 18.581 115.471 18.675
202512 18.566 115.832 18.602
202603 19.054 116.303 19.014
202606 18.087 116.056 18.087

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 2.79 mean?
Spring Airlines Co (SHSE:601021) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.79 as of Sep. 09, 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 Spring Airlines Co and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 3.99. Over the past decade, Spring Airlines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.82 to 5.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Spring Airlines Co ranks #564 out of 700 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is Spring Airlines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Spring Airlines Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.79 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 3.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.82 to a high of 5.32. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Spring Airlines Co's value of 2.79 is 118% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spring Airlines Co ranks #564 out of 700 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Spring Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spring Airlines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Spring Airlines Co ranks #564 out of 700 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Spring Airlines Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Spring Airlines Co's value of 2.79 is 118% above this benchmark. Historically, Spring Airlines Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.82 to 5.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.99 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Spring Airlines 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.28, based on 700 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. Spring Airlines Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.79 is 118% 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 Spring Airlines Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spring Airlines Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.79, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 3.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spring Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spring Airlines Co (SHSE:601021) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥67.15, compared to a current price of ¥43.17 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.79, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 3.99 and 118% above the Transportation industry median of 1.28. Spring Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Spring Airlines Co (SHSE:601021), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.79 as of Sep. 09, 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 Spring Airlines Co (SHSE:601021) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spring Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥43.17 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥67.15. GuruFocus considers Spring Airlines Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601021:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.79 (30% below median its 10-year median of 3.99)
  • GF Value™: ¥67.15 vs. price of ¥43.17 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 118% above the Transportation median (#564 of 700)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Spring Airlines Co Business Description

Address No. 2599, Hongqiao Road, Spring Airlines Headquarters Office Building, Changning District, Shanghai, CHN, 200335
Spring Airlines Co Ltd is a China-based airline company, principally engaged in the airline transportation of passengers and freight. The company focuses on providing passenger and cargo air transportation services across mainland China, international routes, as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, along with other activities connected to the air transport industry.
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