Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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SHSE:601928 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd SHSE:601928
67 GF Score
Price ¥8.79
GF Value ¥9.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media SHSE:601928 -2.12% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601928 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 679 Media - Diversified companies, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks worse than 62.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current share price is ¥8.79. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥6.42. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.37.

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

SHSE:601928' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 1.59   Max: 2.82
Current: 1.43

During the past years, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.82. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 1.59.

SHSE:601928's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.74% of 679 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs SHSE:601928: 1.43

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.

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥8.004. 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 ¥6.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media  (SHSE:601928) 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.


Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media'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.

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media 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 1.59 1.47 1.56 1.94 1.59

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media 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 1.81 1.83 1.69 1.59 1.52

SHSE:601928 vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media'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.


Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media 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.

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.79/6.42
=1.37

* 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.

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media'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)
=8.004/116.3033*116.3033
=8.004

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.483 101.400 5.142
201609 4.429 102.400 5.030
201612 4.566 102.600 5.176
201703 4.684 103.200 5.279
201706 4.875 103.100 5.499
201709 4.759 104.100 5.317
201712 4.867 104.500 5.417
201803 4.955 105.300 5.473
201806 5.025 104.900 5.571
201809 5.158 106.600 5.628
201812 5.236 106.500 5.718
201903 5.360 107.700 5.788
201906 5.285 107.700 5.707
201909 5.391 109.800 5.710
201912 5.466 111.200 5.717
202003 5.580 112.300 5.779
202006 5.806 110.400 6.116
202009 5.595 111.700 5.826
202012 5.777 111.500 6.026
202103 6.044 112.662 6.239
202106 5.930 111.769 6.171
202109 6.074 112.215 6.295
202112 6.338 113.108 6.517
202203 6.522 114.335 6.634
202206 6.438 114.558 6.536
202209 6.535 115.339 6.590
202212 6.783 115.116 6.853
202303 6.968 115.116 7.040
202306 6.903 114.558 7.008
202309 6.987 115.339 7.045
202312 7.522 114.781 7.622
202403 7.655 115.227 7.726
202406 7.497 114.781 7.596
202409 7.537 115.785 7.571
202412 7.652 114.893 7.746
202503 7.932 115.116 8.014
202506 7.850 114.907 7.945
202509 7.894 115.471 7.951
202512 7.835 115.832 7.867
202603 8.004 116.303 8.004

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 1.37 mean?
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 2.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #426 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 2.82. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's value of 1.37 is 38.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #426 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #426 out of 679 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's value of 1.37 is 38.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 2.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media 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 0.99, based on 679 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. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 38.4% 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.11, compared to a current price of ¥8.79 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 38.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.99. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥8.79 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.11. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601928:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (14% below median its 10-year median of 1.59)
  • GF Value™: ¥9.11 vs. price of ¥8.79 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#426 of 679)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601928 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Business Description

Address No. 1, Hunan Road, Tower B, Phoenix Plaza, Nanjing, CHN, 210009
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd is a China-based publishing company. The company operates four segments. The Publishing segment covers the publishing and distribution of textbooks, teaching aids, general books, audio-visual products, and vocational education software. The Issuing Division handles the wholesale and retail of teaching materials, teaching aids, general books, audio-visual products, and cultural supplies. The Other segment includes new media businesses such as software development, film and television production, digital asset management, cloud services, and investment management. The Headquarters segment oversees distribution management, procurement, settlement, group publication distribution, textbook bidding, and publishing business management.
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