Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (SHSE:603799) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.98 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 58% Below Median

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SHSE:603799 Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Ltd SHSE:603799
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Price ¥38.07
GF Value ¥48.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co SHSE:603799 -1.45% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 7.03. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603799 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥48.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,500 Metals & Mining companies, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co ranks worse than 66.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's current share price is ¥38.07. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥12.79. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603799' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.58   Med: 7.03   Max: 27.78
Current: 3.13

During the past years, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 27.78. The lowest was 2.58. And the median was 7.03.

SHSE:603799's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.67% of 1500 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs SHSE:603799: 3.13

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.

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥26.866. 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 ¥12.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co  (SHSE:603799) 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.


Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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.

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Quarterly Data
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Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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.


Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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.

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.07/12.79
=2.98

* 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.

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

For example, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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)
=26.866/116.0564*116.0564
=26.866

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.930 102.400 2.187
201612 3.102 102.600 3.509
201703 3.279 103.200 3.687
201706 3.555 103.100 4.002
201709 3.771 104.100 4.204
201712 4.296 104.500 4.771
201803 4.815 105.300 5.307
201806 5.196 104.900 5.749
201809 5.737 106.600 6.246
201812 5.420 106.500 5.906
201903 5.371 107.700 5.788
201906 5.402 107.700 5.821
201909 5.523 109.800 5.838
201912 5.525 111.200 5.766
202003 5.791 112.300 5.985
202006 6.419 110.400 6.748
202009 6.520 111.700 6.774
202012 6.688 111.500 6.961
202103 10.493 112.662 10.809
202106 10.769 111.769 11.182
202109 11.294 112.215 11.681
202112 12.209 113.108 12.527
202203 13.707 114.335 13.913
202206 14.553 114.558 14.743
202209 15.453 115.339 15.549
202212 16.202 115.116 16.334
202303 16.992 115.116 17.131
202306 17.900 114.558 18.134
202309 19.647 115.339 19.769
202312 20.044 114.781 20.267
202403 20.414 115.227 20.561
202406 20.356 114.781 20.582
202409 21.025 115.785 21.074
202412 21.768 114.893 21.989
202503 22.608 115.116 22.793
202506 22.968 114.907 23.198
202509 25.114 115.471 25.241
202512 25.463 115.832 25.512
202603 26.630 116.303 26.573
202606 26.866 116.056 26.866

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 2.98 mean?
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (SHSE:603799) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 as of Sep. 04, 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 Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 7.03. Over the past decade, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.58 to 27.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co ranks #1000 out of 1500 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 7.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.58 to a high of 27.78. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's value of 2.98 is 92.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co ranks #1000 out of 1500 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co ranks #1000 out of 1500 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's value of 2.98 is 92.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.58 to 27.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.03 vs. the industry median of 1.55, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.55, based on 1,500 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. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 is 92.3% 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 Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 7.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (SHSE:603799) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥48.29, compared to a current price of ¥38.07 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 7.03 and 92.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.55. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (SHSE:603799), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98 as of Sep. 04, 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 Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (SHSE:603799) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥38.07 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥48.29. GuruFocus considers Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603799:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.98 (58% below median its 10-year median of 7.03)
  • GF Value™: ¥48.29 vs. price of ¥38.07 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#1000 of 1500)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603799 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Business Description

Address No. 18, Wuzhen East Road, Phase II, Tongxiang Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang Province, Tongxiang, CHN, 314500
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Ltd provides metal production and processing services. The company produces cobalt oxide, cobalt carbonate, cobalt hydroxide, cobalt oxalate, cobalt sulfate, cobalt monoxide, copper, nickel, and related products.
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