Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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SHSE:601900 Southern Publishing and Media Co Ltd SHSE:601900
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Price ¥11.58
GF Value ¥13.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Southern Publishing and Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Southern Publishing and Media Co SHSE:601900 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601900 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 655 Media - Diversified companies, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks worse than 64.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), Southern Publishing and Media Co's current share price is ¥11.58. Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥7.68. Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.51.

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

SHSE:601900' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43   Med: 2   Max: 2.83
Current: 1.51

During the past years, Southern Publishing and Media Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.83. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 2.00.

SHSE:601900's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.12% of 655 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs SHSE:601900: 1.51

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.

Southern Publishing and Media Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥9.994. 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 ¥7.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Southern Publishing and Media Co  (SHSE:601900) 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.


Southern Publishing and Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Southern Publishing and Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Publishing and Media 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.

Southern Publishing and Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Southern Publishing and Media 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 0.00 0.00 2.09 2.21 1.81

Southern Publishing and Media Co 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 2.22 1.82 1.81 1.72 1.41

SHSE:601900 vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Southern Publishing and Media 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.


Southern Publishing and Media Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Southern Publishing and Media 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.

Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.58/7.68
=1.51

* 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.

Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Southern Publishing and Media Co'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)
=9.994/116.0564*116.0564
=9.994

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Southern Publishing and Media Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 4.328 102.400 4.905
201612 4.370 102.600 4.943
201703 4.506 103.200 5.067
201706 4.534 103.100 5.104
201709 5.264 104.100 5.869
201712 5.448 104.500 6.050
201803 5.635 105.300 6.211
201806 5.529 104.900 6.117
201809 5.783 106.600 6.296
201812 6.111 106.500 6.659
201903 6.418 107.700 6.916
201906 6.326 107.700 6.817
201909 6.568 109.800 6.942
201912 6.748 111.200 7.043
202003 6.874 112.300 7.104
202006 6.717 110.400 7.061
202009 7.077 111.700 7.353
202012 7.344 111.500 7.644
202103 7.521 112.662 7.748
202106 7.340 111.769 7.622
202109 7.814 112.215 8.081
202112 8.347 113.108 8.565
202203 8.082 114.335 8.204
202206 7.807 114.558 7.909
202209 7.734 115.339 7.782
202212 8.161 115.116 8.228
202303 8.329 115.116 8.397
202306 7.921 114.558 8.025
202309 8.212 115.339 8.263
202312 8.870 114.781 8.969
202403 9.040 115.227 9.105
202406 8.672 114.781 8.768
202409 8.929 115.785 8.950
202412 9.233 114.893 9.327
202503 9.591 115.116 9.669
202506 9.196 114.907 9.288
202509 9.795 115.471 9.845
202512 10.016 115.832 10.035
202603 10.356 116.303 10.334
202606 9.994 116.056 9.994

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 1.51 mean?
Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 as of Aug. 29, 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 2.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks #420 out of 655 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Southern Publishing and Media Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 2.83. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01. Southern Publishing and Media Co's value of 1.51 is 49.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks #420 out of 655 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Publishing and Media Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Publishing and Media Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Southern Publishing and Media Co ranks #420 out of 655 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Southern Publishing and Media Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01. Southern Publishing and Media Co's value of 1.51 is 49.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Publishing and Media Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 2.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 1.01, Southern Publishing and Media 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 1.01, based on 655 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. Southern Publishing and Media Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 49.5% 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Publishing and Media Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Publishing and Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.25, compared to a current price of ¥11.58 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 49.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.01. Southern Publishing and Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Aug. 29, 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 Southern Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:601900) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Publishing and Media Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥11.58 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.25. GuruFocus considers Southern Publishing and Media Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601900:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (25% below median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: ¥13.25 vs. price of ¥11.58 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#420 of 655)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601900 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Publishing and Media Co Business Description

Address Huanshi East Road, 11th Floor, No. 472, Yuexiu District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN, 510075
Southern Publishing and Media Co Ltd is a publishing company. The company operates as editors, publisher, distributor, wholesaler and retailer books, newspapers, audio-visual products, electronic publications, online books, framework media and other media products, newspapers and periodicals, packaging and decoration printing, printing materials sales, publications import and export.
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