Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.56 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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SHSE:603596 Bethel Automotive Safety Systems Co Ltd SHSE:603596
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What is Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co SHSE:603596 -1.61% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.56 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 8.04. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603596 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥42.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 925 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co ranks worse than 92.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-06), Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's current share price is ¥29.96. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥4.57. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603596' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.06   Med: 8.04   Max: 9.72
Current: 6.56

During the past years, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.72. The lowest was 5.06. And the median was 8.04.

SHSE:603596's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.86% of 925 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.22 vs SHSE:603596: 6.56

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.

Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥9.383. 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 ¥4.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co  (SHSE:603596) 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.


Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bethel Automotivefety Systems 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.

Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:603596 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Bethel Automotivefety Systems 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.


Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Bethel Automotivefety Systems 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.

Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=29.96/4.57
=6.56

* 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.

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

For example, Bethel Automotivefety Systems 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)
=9.383/116.0564*116.0564
=9.383

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.103 101.400 2.407
201612 1.071 102.600 1.211
201703 0.000 103.200 0.000
201706 1.235 103.100 1.390
201709 0.000 104.100 0.000
201712 1.443 104.500 1.603
201803 1.404 105.300 1.547
201806 2.144 104.900 2.372
201809 2.235 106.600 2.433
201812 2.252 106.500 2.454
201903 2.390 107.700 2.575
201906 2.452 107.700 2.642
201909 2.536 109.800 2.681
201912 2.652 111.200 2.768
202003 2.778 112.300 2.871
202006 2.807 110.400 2.951
202009 2.967 111.700 3.083
202012 3.182 111.500 3.312
202103 3.336 112.662 3.437
202106 3.583 111.769 3.720
202109 3.925 112.215 4.059
202112 4.130 113.108 4.238
202203 4.262 114.335 4.326
202206 4.359 114.558 4.416
202209 4.636 115.339 4.665
202212 4.935 115.116 4.975
202303 5.141 115.116 5.183
202306 5.213 114.558 5.281
202309 5.511 115.339 5.545
202312 6.318 114.781 6.388
202403 6.589 115.227 6.636
202406 6.609 114.781 6.682
202409 6.912 115.785 6.928
202412 7.303 114.893 7.377
202503 7.601 115.116 7.663
202506 7.745 114.907 7.822
202509 8.404 115.471 8.447
202512 8.910 115.832 8.927
202603 9.193 116.303 9.173
202606 9.383 116.056 9.383

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 6.56 mean?
Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.56 as of Sep. 06, 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 Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 8.04. Over the past decade, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.06 to 9.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co ranks #859 out of 925 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.56 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.06 to a high of 9.72. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's value of 6.56 is 437.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co ranks #859 out of 925 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co ranks #859 out of 925 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's value of 6.56 is 437.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.06 to 9.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.04 vs. the industry median of 1.22, Bethel Automotivefety Systems 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.22, based on 925 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. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.56 is 437.7% 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 Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.56, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 8.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥42.52, compared to a current price of ¥29.96 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.56, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.04 and 437.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.22. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.56 as of Sep. 06, 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 Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥29.96 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥42.52. GuruFocus considers Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603596:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.56 (18% below median its 10-year median of 8.04)
  • GF Value™: ¥42.52 vs. price of ¥29.96 (29.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 437.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#859 of 925)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co Business Description

Address No. 19, Taishan Road, China (Anhui) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Wuhu, CHN, 241009
Bethel Automotive Safety Systems Co Ltd is engaged in the research & development, production, and sales of automotive braking system-related products. The company specializes in automotive braking systems and related components. Its product portfolio covers disc brakes, lightweight brake parts, vacuum boosters, electronic parking brake systems, anti-lock braking systems, electronic stability control systems, as well as other associated products.
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