Sokan New Materials Group Co (SHSE:688157) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.20 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 41% Below Median

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SHSE:688157 Sokan New Materials Group Co Ltd SHSE:688157
63 GF Score
Price ¥19.12
GF Value ¥35.91
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What is Sokan New Materials Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sokan New Materials Group Co SHSE:688157 -1.49% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 5.42. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688157 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥35.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,126 Chemicals companies, Sokan New Materials Group Co ranks worse than 73.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Sokan New Materials Group Co's current share price is ¥19.12. Sokan New Materials Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was ¥5.97. Sokan New Materials Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sokan New Materials Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688157' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.2   Med: 5.42   Max: 6.32
Current: 3.2

During the past 10 years, Sokan New Materials Group Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.32. The lowest was 3.20. And the median was 5.42.

SHSE:688157's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.71% of 1126 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs SHSE:688157: 3.20

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.

Sokan New Materials Group Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was ¥7.202. 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 ¥5.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Sokan New Materials Group Co  (SHSE:688157) 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.


Sokan New Materials Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sokan New Materials Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sokan New Materials Group 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.

Sokan New Materials Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sokan New Materials Group Co Annual Data
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SHSE:688157 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sokan New Materials Group 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.


Sokan New Materials Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sokan New Materials Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sokan New Materials Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Sokan New Materials Group 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.

Sokan New Materials Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.12/5.97
=3.20

* 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.

Sokan New Materials Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Sokan New Materials Group Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=7.202/115.8323*115.8323
=7.202

Current CPI (Dec25) = 115.8323.

Sokan New Materials Group Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 10.500 102.600 11.854
201712 1.811 104.500 2.007
201812 2.197 106.500 2.390
201912 2.848 111.200 2.967
202012 5.850 111.500 6.077
202112 6.322 113.108 6.474
202212 6.651 115.116 6.692
202312 6.881 114.781 6.944
202412 7.041 114.893 7.099
202512 7.202 115.832 7.202

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 3.20 mean?
Sokan New Materials Group Co (SHSE:688157) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.20 as of Aug. 26, 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 Sokan New Materials Group Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 5.42. Over the past decade, Sokan New Materials Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.20 to 6.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Sokan New Materials Group Co ranks #830 out of 1126 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Sokan New Materials Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sokan New Materials Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.20 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 5.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.20 to a high of 6.32. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Sokan New Materials Group Co's value of 3.20 is 92.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sokan New Materials Group Co ranks #830 out of 1126 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sokan New Materials Group Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sokan New Materials Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sokan New Materials Group Co ranks #830 out of 1126 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sokan New Materials Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Sokan New Materials Group Co's value of 3.20 is 92.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sokan New Materials Group Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.20 to 6.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.42 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Sokan New Materials Group 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.66, based on 1,126 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. Sokan New Materials Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.20 is 92.8% 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 Sokan New Materials Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sokan New Materials Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 5.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sokan New Materials Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sokan New Materials Group Co (SHSE:688157) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥35.91, compared to a current price of ¥19.12 — trading 46.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 5.42 and 92.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. Sokan New Materials Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 Sokan New Materials Group Co (SHSE:688157), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20 as of Aug. 26, 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 Sokan New Materials Group Co (SHSE:688157) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sokan New Materials Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥19.12 is trading 46.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥35.91. GuruFocus considers Sokan New Materials Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688157:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.20 (41% below median its 10-year median of 5.42)
  • GF Value™: ¥35.91 vs. price of ¥19.12 (46.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.8% above the Chemicals median (#830 of 1126)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688157 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sokan New Materials Group Co Business Description

Address No.777, Sanhuan North Road, Ningxiang Economic and Technological Development Zone, Hunan Province, Ningxiang, CHN, 410600
Sokan New Materials Group Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of new functional coating materials such as paints and special inks. It provides services to market segments such as mobile phones and related accessories, notebook computers and related accessories, wearable devices, and smart home appliances, passenger cars.
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