People.cn Co (SHSE:603000) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.44 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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SHSE:603000 People.cn Co Ltd SHSE:603000
85 GF Score
Price ¥16.76
GF Value ¥21.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is People.cn Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

People.cn Co SHSE:603000 +1.21% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.44 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 6.77. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603000 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥21.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Media - Diversified companies, People.cn Co ranks worse than 92.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-05), People.cn Co's current share price is ¥16.76. People.cn Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥3.08. People.cn Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.44.

The historical rank and industry rank for People.cn Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603000' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33   Med: 6.77   Max: 14.19
Current: 5.45

During the past years, People.cn Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.19. The lowest was 3.33. And the median was 6.77.

SHSE:603000's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.84% of 656 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.025 vs SHSE:603000: 5.45

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.

People.cn Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥3.394. 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 ¥3.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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People.cn Co  (SHSE:603000) 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.


People.cn Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


People.cn Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for People.cn 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.

People.cn Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

People.cn Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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People.cn 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 6.78 6.59 6.27 6.40 4.81

SHSE:603000 vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, People.cn 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.


People.cn Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where People.cn Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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People.cn 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.

People.cn Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.76/3.08
=5.44

* 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.

People.cn Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, People.cn 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)
=3.394/116.0564*116.0564
=3.394

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

People.cn Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.452 102.400 2.779
201612 2.473 102.600 2.797
201703 2.443 103.200 2.747
201706 2.463 103.100 2.773
201709 2.458 104.100 2.740
201712 2.519 104.500 2.798
201803 2.463 105.300 2.715
201806 2.496 104.900 2.761
201809 2.534 106.600 2.759
201812 2.711 106.500 2.954
201903 2.683 107.700 2.891
201906 2.620 107.700 2.823
201909 2.668 109.800 2.820
201912 2.888 111.200 3.014
202003 2.866 112.300 2.962
202006 2.781 110.400 2.923
202009 2.843 111.700 2.954
202012 3.044 111.500 3.168
202103 3.034 112.662 3.125
202106 2.906 111.769 3.017
202109 2.968 112.215 3.070
202112 3.033 113.108 3.112
202203 3.022 114.335 3.068
202206 3.058 114.558 3.098
202209 3.086 115.339 3.105
202212 3.238 115.116 3.264
202303 3.258 115.116 3.285
202306 3.138 114.558 3.179
202309 3.158 115.339 3.178
202312 3.371 114.781 3.408
202403 3.353 115.227 3.377
202406 3.215 114.781 3.251
202409 3.250 115.785 3.258
202412 3.389 114.893 3.423
202503 3.380 115.116 3.408
202506 3.282 114.907 3.315
202509 3.321 115.471 3.338
202512 3.514 115.832 3.521
202603 3.480 116.303 3.473
202606 3.394 116.056 3.394

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 5.44 mean?
People.cn Co (SHSE:603000) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.44 as of Sep. 05, 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 People.cn Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 6.77. Over the past decade, People.cn Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.33 to 14.19. According to the industry distribution chart, People.cn Co ranks #609 out of 656 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is People.cn Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
People.cn Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.44 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 14.19. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. People.cn Co's value of 5.44 is 430.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, People.cn Co ranks #609 out of 656 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, People.cn Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does People.cn Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, People.cn Co ranks #609 out of 656 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places People.cn Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. People.cn Co's value of 5.44 is 430.7% above this benchmark. Historically, People.cn Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.33 to 14.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.77 vs. the industry median of 1.03, People.cn 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 1.03, based on 656 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. People.cn Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.44 is 430.7% 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 People.cn Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. People.cn Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.44, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 6.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is People.cn Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, People.cn Co (SHSE:603000) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥21.29, compared to a current price of ¥16.76 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.44, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.77 and 430.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.03. People.cn Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 People.cn Co (SHSE:603000), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.44 as of Sep. 05, 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 People.cn Co (SHSE:603000) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, People.cn Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥16.76 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥21.29. GuruFocus considers People.cn Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603000:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.44 (20% below median its 10-year median of 6.77)
  • GF Value™: ¥21.29 vs. price of ¥16.76 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 430.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#609 of 656)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


People.cn Co Business Description

Address No.2, Jintaixi Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100733
People.cn Co Ltd is engaged in Advertising and promotion services, mobile value-added services, information services and technical services.
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