Metallurgical of China (SHSE:601618) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.48 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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SHSE:601618 Metallurgical Corp of China Ltd SHSE:601618
57 GF Score
Price ¥2.65
GF Value ¥2.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Metallurgical of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Metallurgical of China SHSE:601618 +1.15% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601618 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥2.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,238 Construction companies, Metallurgical of China ranks better than 79% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), Metallurgical of China's current share price is ¥2.65. Metallurgical of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥5.55. Metallurgical of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for Metallurgical of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601618' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45   Med: 0.85   Max: 2.28
Current: 0.48

During the past years, Metallurgical of China's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.28. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.85.

SHSE:601618's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
79% of 1238 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.175 vs SHSE:601618: 0.48

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.

Metallurgical of China's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥7.601. 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 ¥5.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Metallurgical of China  (SHSE:601618) 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.


Metallurgical of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Metallurgical of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metallurgical 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.

Metallurgical of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Metallurgical of China Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Metallurgical of China 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 0.59 0.57 0.72 0.55 0.54

SHSE:601618 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Metallurgical 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.


Metallurgical of China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Metallurgical of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metallurgical of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Metallurgical 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.

Metallurgical of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.65/5.55
=0.48

* 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.

Metallurgical of China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Metallurgical of China'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)
=7.601/116.3033*116.3033
=7.601

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Metallurgical of China Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.223 101.400 3.697
201609 3.263 102.400 3.706
201612 3.692 102.600 4.185
201703 3.702 103.200 4.172
201706 3.688 103.100 4.160
201709 3.892 104.100 4.348
201712 3.969 104.500 4.417
201803 4.055 105.300 4.479
201806 4.012 104.900 4.448
201809 4.029 106.600 4.396
201812 4.051 106.500 4.424
201903 4.134 107.700 4.464
201906 4.154 107.700 4.486
201909 4.547 109.800 4.816
201912 4.726 111.200 4.943
202003 4.585 112.300 4.748
202006 4.490 110.400 4.730
202009 4.346 111.700 4.525
202012 4.724 111.500 4.928
202103 4.825 112.662 4.981
202106 4.883 111.769 5.081
202109 5.204 112.215 5.394
202112 5.187 113.108 5.334
202203 5.304 114.335 5.395
202206 5.364 114.558 5.446
202209 5.428 115.339 5.473
202212 5.844 115.116 5.904
202303 6.863 115.116 6.934
202306 6.769 114.558 6.872
202309 7.093 115.339 7.152
202312 7.020 114.781 7.113
202403 7.341 115.227 7.410
202406 7.259 114.781 7.355
202409 7.425 115.785 7.458
202412 7.385 114.893 7.476
202503 6.929 115.116 7.000
202506 7.293 114.907 7.382
202509 7.528 115.471 7.582
202512 7.516 115.832 7.547
202603 7.601 116.303 7.601

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 0.48 mean?
Metallurgical of China (SHSE:601618) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48 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 Metallurgical of China and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Metallurgical of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Metallurgical of China ranks #260 out of 1238 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Metallurgical of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Metallurgical of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 2.28. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Metallurgical of China's value of 0.48 is 59.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metallurgical of China ranks #260 out of 1238 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metallurgical of China has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metallurgical of China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Metallurgical of China ranks #260 out of 1238 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Metallurgical of China in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Metallurgical of China's value of 0.48 is 59.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Metallurgical of China's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 2.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Metallurgical 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.18, based on 1,238 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. Metallurgical of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48 is 59.1% 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 Metallurgical of China and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metallurgical of China's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48, which is 44% below 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 Metallurgical of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallurgical of China (SHSE:601618) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.85, compared to a current price of ¥2.65 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 59.1% below the Construction industry median of 1.18. Metallurgical of China's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Metallurgical of China (SHSE:601618), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48 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 Metallurgical of China (SHSE:601618) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallurgical of China stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥2.65 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.85. GuruFocus considers Metallurgical of China to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601618:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.48 (44% below median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: ¥2.85 vs. price of ¥2.65 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.1% below the Construction median (#260 of 1238)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601618 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metallurgical of China Business Description

Address 28, Shuguang Xili, MCC Tower, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100028
Metallurgical Corp of China Ltd is a metallurgical engineering and construction group operating mainly in China. Its core activities include providing engineering, construction, and operational services for the iron and steel and non-ferrous metallurgy projects. The Group is also engaged in industrial construction across sectors such as electronics, precision manufacturing, light industry, petrochemicals, and power engineering, among others. Additionally, it undertakes capital construction projects, delivering full life-cycle services for urban renewal, residential, commercial, and office developments, infrastructure construction, and smart city development. The Group's reporting business segments are: Engineering Contracting, which generates the maximum revenue, and Featured Businesses.
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