China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.30 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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TPE:1314 China Petrochemical Development Corp TPE:1314
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Price NT$7.80
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What is China Petrochemical Development Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China Petrochemical Development TPE:1314 -0.13% 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates TPE:1314 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$5.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,236 Chemicals companies, China Petrochemical Development ranks better than 94.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), China Petrochemical Development's current share price is NT$7.80. China Petrochemical Development's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$25.77. China Petrochemical Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.30.

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

TPE:1314' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.4   Max: 0.74
Current: 0.31

During the past years, China Petrochemical Development's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.74. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.40.

TPE:1314's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.5% of 1236 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.61 vs TPE:1314: 0.31

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 Petrochemical Development's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$20.146. 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 NT$25.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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China Petrochemical Development  (TPE:1314) 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 Petrochemical Development Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China Petrochemical Development Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Petrochemical Development'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 Petrochemical Development Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

China Petrochemical Development Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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China Petrochemical Development Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.28 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32

TPE:1314 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Petrochemical Development'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 Petrochemical Development Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Petrochemical Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Petrochemical Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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China Petrochemical Development 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 Petrochemical Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.80/25.77
=0.30

* 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 Petrochemical Development's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, China Petrochemical Development's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=20.146/330.2130*330.2130
=20.146

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

China Petrochemical Development Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.738 241.018 28.413
201609 20.706 241.428 28.321
201612 20.546 241.432 28.101
201703 20.889 243.801 28.293
201706 22.060 244.955 29.738
201709 21.670 246.819 28.992
201712 21.647 246.524 28.996
201803 22.327 249.554 29.543
201806 22.793 251.989 29.869
201809 23.330 252.439 30.518
201812 23.241 251.233 30.547
201903 23.475 254.202 30.494
201906 24.375 256.143 31.424
201909 23.189 256.759 29.823
201912 23.318 256.974 29.964
202003 21.114 258.115 27.012
202006 20.999 257.797 26.898
202009 20.902 260.280 26.518
202012 21.201 260.474 26.877
202103 21.429 264.877 26.715
202106 21.878 271.696 26.590
202109 22.247 274.310 26.781
202112 21.214 278.802 25.126
202203 21.344 287.504 24.515
202206 20.713 296.311 23.083
202209 21.200 296.808 23.586
202212 20.976 296.797 23.338
202303 20.715 301.836 22.663
202306 20.589 305.109 22.283
202309 20.514 307.789 22.009
202312 20.782 306.746 22.372
202403 20.934 312.332 22.132
202406 21.026 314.175 22.099
202409 20.923 315.301 21.913
202412 21.003 315.605 21.975
202503 20.974 319.799 21.657
202506 20.243 322.561 20.723
202509 20.069 324.800 20.403
202512 20.150 324.054 20.533
202603 20.146 330.213 20.146

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 0.30 mean?
China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 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 Petrochemical Development and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, China Petrochemical Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, China Petrochemical Development ranks #68 out of 1236 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is China Petrochemical Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Petrochemical Development's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.74. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. China Petrochemical Development's value of 0.30 is 81.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Petrochemical Development ranks #68 out of 1236 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Petrochemical Development has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Petrochemical Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Petrochemical Development ranks #68 out of 1236 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places China Petrochemical Development in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. China Petrochemical Development's value of 0.30 is 81.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Petrochemical Development's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 1.61, China Petrochemical Development 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.61, based on 1,236 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 Petrochemical Development's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 is 81.4% 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 Petrochemical Development and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Petrochemical Development's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Petrochemical Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$5.96, compared to a current price of NT$7.80 — trading 30.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 81.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.61. China Petrochemical Development's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30 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 Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Petrochemical Development stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$7.80 is trading 30.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$5.96. GuruFocus considers China Petrochemical Development to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1314:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.30 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
  • GF Value™: NT$5.96 vs. price of NT$7.80 (30.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.4% below the Chemicals median (#68 of 1236)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1314 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Petrochemical Development Business Description

Address No. 1, Jingjian Road, Dashe District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 815
China Petrochemical Development Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two reportable segments based on product type: the Acrylonitrile & Acetic Acid segment and the Caprolactam segment. The caprolactam segment, which generates the majority of the revenue of the two segments, involves the sales of textiles, plastic automotive parts, packaging films, conveyor belts, ropes, and fishing lines. The acrylonitrile sells acrylic fibers, a plastic used for home appliance casings and tools, and water treatment products. The products of nylon pellets include fiber nylon pellets and engineering plastic nylon pellets.
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