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Agricultural Bank of ChinaSHSE:601288 +0.59%63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601288 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,283 Banks companies, Agricultural Bank of China ranks better than 65.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601288'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.85 Max: 1.45
Current: 1
During the past years, Agricultural Bank of China's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.45. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.85.
SHSE:601288's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 65.86% of 1283
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs SHSE:601288: 1.00
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.
Agricultural Bank of China's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥9.191. 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 ¥6.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Agricultural Bank of China (SHSE:601288) 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.
Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Agricultural Bank of China'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.
Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
SHSE:601288 vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Agricultural Bank of China'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.
Agricultural Bank of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Agricultural Bank of China 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.
* 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.
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 1.00 mean?
Agricultural Bank of China (SHSE:601288) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.00 as of Aug. 20, 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 Agricultural Bank of China and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Agricultural Bank of China ranks #438 out of 1283 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Agricultural Bank of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.00 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.45. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Agricultural Bank of China's value of 1.00 is 22.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Agricultural Bank of China ranks #438 out of 1283 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Agricultural Bank of China has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agricultural Bank of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Agricultural Bank of China ranks #438 out of 1283 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Agricultural Bank of China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Agricultural Bank of China's value of 1.00 is 22.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Agricultural Bank of China's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Agricultural Bank of China has consistently been below 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.29, based on 1,283 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. Agricultural Bank of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.00 is 22.5% below 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 Agricultural Bank of China and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Agricultural Bank of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agricultural Bank of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agricultural Bank of China (SHSE:601288) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.37, compared to a current price of ¥6.81 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 22.5% below the Banks industry median of 1.29. Agricultural Bank of China's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Agricultural Bank of China (SHSE:601288), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00 as of Aug. 20, 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 Agricultural Bank of China (SHSE:601288) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agricultural Bank of China stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.81 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.37.
GuruFocus considers Agricultural Bank of China to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601288:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.00 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: ¥5.37 vs. price of ¥6.81 (26.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.5% below the Banks median (#438 of 1283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601288 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
As one of the Big Four banks, ABC is headquartered in Beijing. The bank evolved from a state-owned specialized bank to a state-controlled commercial bank. It was listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai Stock Exchanges in 2010. ABC operates a more than 22,000-branch network in China, providing corporate and retail banking products and services, and carries out treasury operations for its accounts or for its customers. Shareholders Central Huijin, China's state-owned investment company, and the Ministry of Finance own 40.14% and 35.29%, respectively. Corporate banking, retail banking, and wholesale banking accounted for 36%, 53%, and 7% of total revenue in 2025, respectively. Rural banking and urban banking contributed 49.6% and 50.4%, respectively, of total revenue during the same period.
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