Hongta Securities Co (SHSE:601236) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.65 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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SHSE:601236 Hongta Securities Co Ltd SHSE:601236
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Price ¥6.76
GF Value ¥11.24
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Hongta Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hongta Securities Co SHSE:601236 -0.73% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601236 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Capital Markets companies, Hongta Securities Co ranks worse than 57.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Hongta Securities Co's current share price is ¥6.76. Hongta Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4.09. Hongta Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.65.

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

SHSE:601236' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.63   Med: 2.24   Max: 2.64
Current: 1.69

During the past years, Hongta Securities Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.64. The lowest was 1.63. And the median was 2.24.

SHSE:601236's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.07% of 566 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.305 vs SHSE:601236: 1.69

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.

Hongta Securities Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥5.422. 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 ¥4.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hongta Securities Co  (SHSE:601236) 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.


Hongta Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hongta Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hongta Securities 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.

Hongta Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hongta Securities Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hongta Securities Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:601236 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Hongta Securities 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.


Hongta Securities Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Hongta Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hongta Securities 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.

Hongta Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.76/4.09
=1.65

* 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.

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

For example, Hongta Securities 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)
=5.422/116.3033*116.3033
=5.422

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Hongta Securities Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201112 0.992 92.885 1.242
201212 1.021 95.237 1.247
201312 1.570 97.624 1.870
201412 1.682 99.000 1.976
201512 3.131 100.600 3.620
201612 3.057 102.600 3.465
201712 2.994 104.500 3.332
201803 0.000 105.300 0.000
201806 0.000 104.900 0.000
201809 3.057 106.600 3.335
201812 3.101 106.500 3.386
201903 2.842 107.700 3.069
201906 3.164 107.700 3.417
201909 3.223 109.800 3.414
201912 3.298 111.200 3.449
202003 3.418 112.300 3.540
202006 3.401 110.400 3.583
202009 3.436 111.700 3.578
202012 3.556 111.500 3.709
202103 3.614 112.662 3.731
202106 3.602 111.769 3.748
202109 4.827 112.215 5.003
202112 4.939 113.108 5.079
202203 4.783 114.335 4.865
202206 4.907 114.558 4.982
202209 4.850 115.339 4.891
202212 4.849 115.116 4.899
202303 4.907 115.116 4.958
202306 4.894 114.558 4.969
202309 4.856 115.339 4.897
202312 4.897 114.781 4.962
202403 4.959 115.227 5.005
202406 5.026 114.781 5.093
202409 5.036 115.785 5.059
202412 5.177 114.893 5.241
202503 5.250 115.116 5.304
202506 5.342 114.907 5.407
202509 5.234 115.471 5.272
202512 5.349 115.832 5.371
202603 5.422 116.303 5.422

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 1.65 mean?
Hongta Securities Co (SHSE:601236) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.65 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 Hongta Securities Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, Hongta Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.63 to 2.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongta Securities Co ranks #323 out of 566 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Hongta Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hongta Securities Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.65 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.63 to a high of 2.64. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.31. Hongta Securities Co's value of 1.65 is 26.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hongta Securities Co ranks #323 out of 566 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hongta Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongta Securities Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Hongta Securities Co ranks #323 out of 566 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hongta Securities Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.31. Hongta Securities Co's value of 1.65 is 26.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hongta Securities Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.63 to 2.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 1.31, Hongta Securities 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.31, based on 566 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. Hongta Securities Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.65 is 26.4% 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 Hongta Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hongta Securities Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongta Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongta Securities Co (SHSE:601236) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.24, compared to a current price of ¥6.76 — trading 39.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 26.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.31. Hongta Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 Hongta Securities Co (SHSE:601236), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 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 Hongta Securities Co (SHSE:601236) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongta Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥6.76 is trading 39.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.24. GuruFocus considers Hongta Securities Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601236:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.65 (26% below median its 10-year median of 2.24)
  • GF Value™: ¥11.24 vs. price of ¥6.76 (39.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.4% above the Capital Markets median (#323 of 566)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601236 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hongta Securities Co Business Description

Address No. 155, Beijing Road, Yunnan, Kunming, CHN, 650011
Hongta Securities Co Ltd offers securities trading services. The company's service include financial advisory service, investment banking, debt financing service, equity financing service, and security trading.
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