China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.24 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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SHSE:601098 China South Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd SHSE:601098
76 GF Score
Price ¥10.26
GF Value ¥11.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China South Publishing & Media Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China South Publishing & Media Group Co SHSE:601098 +0.49% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601098 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 675 Media - Diversified companies, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks worse than 58.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current share price is ¥10.26. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥8.25. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601098' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18   Med: 1.52   Max: 2.22
Current: 1.23

During the past years, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.22. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 1.52.

SHSE:601098's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
58.37% of 675 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs SHSE:601098: 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.

China South Publishing & Media Group Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥9.215. 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 ¥8.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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China South Publishing & Media Group Co  (SHSE:601098) 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 South Publishing & Media Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China South Publishing & Media Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China South Publishing & Media 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.

China South Publishing & Media Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

China South Publishing & Media Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.35 1.34 1.32 1.90 1.38

China South Publishing & Media Group 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 1.76 1.64 1.52 1.38 1.33

SHSE:601098 vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, China South Publishing & Media 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.


China South Publishing & Media Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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China South Publishing & Media 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.

China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.26/8.25
=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.

China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, China South Publishing & Media Group 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)
=9.215/116.3033*116.3033
=9.215

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

China South Publishing & Media Group Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.552 101.400 7.515
201609 6.739 102.400 7.654
201612 7.089 102.600 8.036
201703 7.285 103.200 8.210
201706 7.060 103.100 7.964
201709 7.224 104.100 8.071
201712 7.412 104.500 8.249
201803 7.560 105.300 8.350
201806 7.167 104.900 7.946
201809 7.298 106.600 7.962
201812 7.503 106.500 8.194
201903 7.669 107.700 8.282
201906 7.270 107.700 7.851
201909 7.409 109.800 7.848
201912 7.611 111.200 7.960
202003 7.724 112.300 7.999
202006 7.346 110.400 7.739
202009 7.554 111.700 7.865
202012 7.792 111.500 8.128
202103 7.938 112.662 8.195
202106 7.589 111.769 7.897
202109 7.727 112.215 8.008
202112 8.018 113.108 8.245
202203 8.168 114.335 8.309
202206 7.833 114.558 7.952
202209 7.965 115.339 8.032
202212 8.153 115.116 8.237
202303 8.346 115.116 8.432
202306 8.094 114.558 8.217
202309 8.241 115.339 8.310
202312 8.583 114.781 8.697
202403 8.724 115.227 8.805
202406 8.338 114.781 8.449
202409 8.445 115.785 8.483
202412 8.702 114.893 8.809
202503 8.881 115.116 8.973
202506 8.787 114.907 8.894
202509 8.771 115.471 8.834
202512 9.004 115.832 9.041
202603 9.215 116.303 9.215

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?
China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 as of Aug. 25, 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 South Publishing & Media Group Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #394 out of 675 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 2.22. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's value of 1.24 is 25.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #394 out of 675 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China South Publishing & Media Group Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #394 out of 675 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places China South Publishing & Media Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's value of 1.24 is 25.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 0.99, China South Publishing & Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.99, based on 675 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 South Publishing & Media Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 is 25.3% 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 South Publishing & Media Group Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China South Publishing & Media Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.78, compared to a current price of ¥10.26 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 25.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.99. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Aug. 25, 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 South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China South Publishing & Media Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥10.26 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.78. GuruFocus considers China South Publishing & Media Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601098:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.24 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.52)
  • GF Value™: ¥11.78 vs. price of ¥10.26 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#394 of 675)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China South Publishing & Media Group Co Business Description

Address 38 Camp Road, Changsha, Hunan province, CHN, 410005
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd operates in the publishing and media industry. The company offers publishing products, including books, newspapers, periodicals, audio and video products, electronics, network, comic, and animation.
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