Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China (SHSE:601318) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 39% Below Median

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SHSE:601318 Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Ltd SHSE:601318
71 GF Score
Price ¥55.85
GF Value ¥48.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China SHSE:601318 -0.04% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601318 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥48.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Insurance companies, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China ranks better than 54.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's current share price is ¥55.85. Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥42.26. Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.32.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601318' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 2.18   Max: 5.92
Current: 1.32

During the past years, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.92. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.18.

SHSE:601318's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
54.63% of 410 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs SHSE:601318: 1.32

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.

Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥56.776. 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 ¥42.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China  (SHSE:601318) 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.


Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. 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.

Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.44 1.40 1.69 1.37 1.13

SHSE:601318 vs AFL, MET, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. 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.


Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. 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.

Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=55.85/42.26
=1.32

* 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.

Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China'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)
=56.776/116.0564*116.0564
=56.776

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 20.753 102.400 23.521
201612 20.976 102.600 23.727
201703 22.509 103.200 25.313
201706 23.292 103.100 26.219
201709 24.523 104.100 27.340
201712 25.894 104.500 28.758
201803 27.456 105.300 30.261
201806 28.230 104.900 31.232
201809 28.883 106.600 31.445
201812 30.443 106.500 33.175
201903 32.772 107.700 35.315
201906 34.208 107.700 36.862
201909 35.076 109.800 37.075
201912 36.825 111.200 38.433
202003 37.756 112.300 39.019
202006 38.401 110.400 40.368
202009 38.822 111.700 40.336
202012 41.715 111.500 43.420
202103 42.241 112.662 43.514
202106 43.316 111.769 44.977
202109 43.328 112.215 44.811
202112 44.442 113.108 45.601
202203 45.596 114.335 46.283
202206 46.428 114.558 47.035
202209 45.886 115.339 46.172
202212 47.548 115.116 47.937
202303 50.210 115.116 50.620
202306 50.419 114.558 51.079
202309 49.593 115.339 49.902
202312 49.368 114.781 49.917
202403 49.696 115.227 50.054
202406 51.137 114.781 51.705
202409 49.859 115.785 49.976
202412 50.993 114.893 51.510
202503 51.605 115.116 52.027
202506 51.836 114.907 52.354
202509 54.475 115.471 54.751
202512 55.248 115.832 55.355
202603 56.236 116.303 56.117
202606 56.776 116.056 56.776

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 1.32 mean?
Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China (SHSE:601318) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Aug. 30, 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 Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 5.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China ranks #186 out of 410 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 5.92. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's value of 1.32 is 6.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China ranks #186 out of 410 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China ranks #186 out of 410 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's value of 1.32 is 6.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 5.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. 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 an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.41, based on 410 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. Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 6.4% 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 Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China (SHSE:601318) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥48.44, compared to a current price of ¥55.85 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 6.4% below the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China (SHSE:601318), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Aug. 30, 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 Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China (SHSE:601318) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥55.85 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥48.44. GuruFocus considers Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601318:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: ¥48.44 vs. price of ¥55.85 (15.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.4% below the Insurance median (#186 of 410)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Business Description

Address No. 5033 Yitian Road, Ping An Finance Center, 47th, 48th, 109th, 110th, 111th and 112th Floors, Futian District, Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, CHN, 518033
Ping An Insurance was founded in 1988 and headquartered in Shenzhen. As an integrated financial service provider, the company offers healthcare services and integrated financial products. Ping An is China's second-largest life and P&C insurer. The company strives for an integrated financial services platform comprising life insurance, P&C insurance, banking, and other financial services. These business segments contributed 66%, 10%, 28%, and 1% of the company's pretax profits, respectively, in 2025.
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