Gstarsoft Co (SHSE:688657) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.78 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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SHSE:688657 Gstarsoft Co Ltd SHSE:688657
66 GF Score
Price ¥34.44
GF Value ¥42.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Gstarsoft Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Gstarsoft Co SHSE:688657 -1.60% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.78 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 6.62. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688657 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥42.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,552 Software companies, Gstarsoft Co ranks worse than 77.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Gstarsoft Co's current share price is ¥34.44. Gstarsoft Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was ¥5.96. Gstarsoft Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.78.

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

SHSE:688657' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5   Med: 6.62   Max: 12.26
Current: 5.46

During the past 13 years, Gstarsoft Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.26. The lowest was 5.00. And the median was 6.62.

SHSE:688657's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.26% of 1552 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.315 vs SHSE:688657: 5.46

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.

Gstarsoft Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was ¥14.797. 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 ¥5.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Gstarsoft Co  (SHSE:688657) 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.


Gstarsoft Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Gstarsoft Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gstarsoft 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.

Gstarsoft Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Gstarsoft Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Gstarsoft Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:688657 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Gstarsoft 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.


Gstarsoft Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Gstarsoft Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gstarsoft 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.

Gstarsoft Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=34.44/5.96
=5.78

* 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.

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

For example, Gstarsoft 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)
=14.797/115.8323*115.8323
=14.797

Current CPI (Dec25) = 115.8323.

Gstarsoft Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.937 102.600 1.058
201712 1.217 104.500 1.349
201812 1.375 106.500 1.495
201912 1.464 111.200 1.525
202012 2.107 111.500 2.189
202112 3.168 113.108 3.244
202212 4.119 115.116 4.145
202312 14.698 114.781 14.833
202412 14.827 114.893 14.948
202512 14.797 115.832 14.797

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 5.78 mean?
Gstarsoft Co (SHSE:688657) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.78 as of Aug. 14, 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 Gstarsoft Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 6.62. Over the past decade, Gstarsoft Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.00 to 12.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Gstarsoft Co ranks #1199 out of 1552 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is Gstarsoft Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Gstarsoft Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.78 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 6.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 12.26. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32. Gstarsoft Co's value of 5.78 is 149.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gstarsoft Co ranks #1199 out of 1552 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gstarsoft Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gstarsoft Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Gstarsoft Co ranks #1199 out of 1552 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Gstarsoft Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32. Gstarsoft Co's value of 5.78 is 149.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Gstarsoft Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.00 to 12.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.62 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Gstarsoft 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.32, based on 1,552 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. Gstarsoft Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.78 is 149.7% 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 Gstarsoft Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gstarsoft Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.78, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 6.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gstarsoft Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gstarsoft Co (SHSE:688657) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥42.56, compared to a current price of ¥34.44 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.78, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 6.62 and 149.7% above the Software industry median of 2.32. Gstarsoft Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Gstarsoft Co (SHSE:688657), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.78 as of Aug. 14, 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 Gstarsoft Co (SHSE:688657) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gstarsoft Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥34.44 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥42.56. GuruFocus considers Gstarsoft Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688657:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.78 (13% below median its 10-year median of 6.62)
  • GF Value™: ¥42.56 vs. price of ¥34.44 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 149.7% above the Software median (#1199 of 1552)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688657 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gstarsoft Co Business Description

Address No. 286, Dongping Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, Suzhou, CHN, 215123
Gstarsoft Co Ltd Is engaged in research & development, promotion, and sales of CAD-related software. It provides users with Haochen CAD, Haochen 3D, and Products such as Haochen CAD Viewer and related services surrounding the aforementioned products.
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