China Water Industry Group (STU:HAU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.04 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 89% Below Median

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STU:HAU China Water Industry Group Ltd STU:HAU
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What is China Water Industry Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China Water Industry Group STU:HAU 33 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.04 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates STU:HAU with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Water Industry Group ranks better than 99.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), China Water Industry Group's current share price is €0.019. China Water Industry Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €0.46. China Water Industry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Water Industry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:HAU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.36   Max: 1.96
Current: 0.03

During the past 13 years, China Water Industry Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.96. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.36.

STU:HAU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
99.08% of 437 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.52 vs STU:HAU: 0.03

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.

China Water Industry Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €0.112. 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 €0.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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China Water Industry Group  (STU:HAU) 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.


China Water Industry Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China Water Industry Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Water Industry Group'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.

China Water Industry Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

China Water Industry Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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China Water Industry Group Semi-Annual Data
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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 0.18 0.00 0.08 0.00 0.06

STU:HAU vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Industry Group'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.


China Water Industry Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Industry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Water Industry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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China Water Industry Group 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.

China Water Industry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.019/0.46
=0.04

* 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.

China Water Industry Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, China Water Industry Group'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)
=0.112/115.8323*115.8323
=0.112

Current CPI (Dec25) = 115.8323.

China Water Industry Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.735 102.600 0.830
201712 0.672 104.500 0.745
201812 0.653 106.500 0.710
201912 0.705 111.200 0.734
202012 0.711 111.500 0.739
202112 0.740 113.108 0.758
202212 0.486 115.116 0.489
202312 0.381 114.781 0.384
202412 0.281 114.893 0.283
202512 0.112 115.832 0.112

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 0.04 mean?
China Water Industry Group (STU:HAU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.04 as of Aug. 08, 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 China Water Industry Group and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, China Water Industry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 1.96. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Industry Group ranks #4 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is China Water Industry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Water Industry Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.04 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 1.96. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. China Water Industry Group's value of 0.04 is 97.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Industry Group ranks #4 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Water Industry Group has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Industry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Industry Group ranks #4 out of 437 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places China Water Industry Group in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. China Water Industry Group's value of 0.04 is 97.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Water Industry Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 1.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 1.52, China Water Industry Group has consistently been below 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.52, based on 437 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. China Water Industry Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.04 is 97.4% below 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 China Water Industry Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Water Industry Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.04, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Industry Group stock overvalued right now?
China Water Industry Group (STU:HAU) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.04. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 90% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.04, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 97.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.52. China Water Industry Group's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 11 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 China Water Industry Group (STU:HAU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.04 as of Aug. 08, 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 China Water Industry Group (STU:HAU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Industry Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 90% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.

Key valuation signals for STU:HAU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.04 (89% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.02 (90% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#4 of 437)

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


China Water Industry Group Business Description

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Address Dashi First Road, Xili Community, Xili Street, Room 2204, 22nd Floor, Block A, Building 6, Shenzhen International Innovation Valley, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN
China Water Industry Group Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the water supplying and energy related business. The company operates in business segments, namely Provision of water supply, sewage treatment, and construction services segment, which generates maximum revenue is engaged in provision of water supply and sewage treatment operations and related construction services; Exploitation and sale of renewable energy segment, engaged in the sale of electricity and CNG from biogas power plants; Property investment and development segment engaged in the sale of commercial and residential units; and waste management and recycling segment focuses on services income from collection and recycling of glass bottles and collection of food waste. It derives maximum revenue from PRC.
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