China Airlines (TPE:2610) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.57 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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What is China Airlines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

China Airlines TPE:2610 27 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates TPE:2610 with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 Transportation companies, China Airlines ranks worse than 58.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), China Airlines's current share price is NT$21.70. China Airlines's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$13.80. China Airlines's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.57.

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

TPE:2610' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 1.56   Max: 2.75
Current: 1.49

During the past years, China Airlines's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.75. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.56.

TPE:2610's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
58.07% of 737 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs TPE:2610: 1.49

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 Airlines's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$16.940. 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$13.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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China Airlines  (TPE:2610) 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 Airlines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


China Airlines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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

China Airlines Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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China Airlines 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 1.70 1.62 1.55 1.50 1.30

TPE:2610 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, China Airlines'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 Airlines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Airlines's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.70/13.80
=1.57

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

For example, China Airlines'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)
=16.94/330.2130*330.2130
=16.940

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

China Airlines Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.432 241.018 14.293
201609 10.513 241.428 14.379
201612 10.202 241.432 13.954
201703 9.461 243.801 12.814
201706 9.802 244.955 13.214
201709 10.347 246.819 13.843
201712 10.428 246.524 13.968
201803 10.511 249.554 13.908
201806 10.357 251.989 13.572
201809 9.623 252.439 12.588
201812 10.535 251.233 13.847
201903 10.477 254.202 13.610
201906 10.151 256.143 13.086
201909 10.438 256.759 13.424
201912 10.438 256.974 13.413
202003 9.680 258.115 12.384
202006 10.232 257.797 13.106
202009 10.190 260.280 12.928
202012 10.622 260.474 13.466
202103 10.399 264.877 12.964
202106 10.554 271.696 12.827
202109 11.029 274.310 13.277
202112 12.467 278.802 14.766
202203 12.857 287.504 14.767
202206 11.897 296.311 13.258
202209 11.596 296.808 12.901
202212 11.644 296.797 12.955
202303 11.901 301.836 13.020
202306 11.965 305.109 12.949
202309 12.330 307.789 13.228
202312 12.331 306.746 13.274
202403 12.777 312.332 13.508
202406 12.621 314.175 13.265
202409 13.597 315.301 14.240
202412 14.216 315.605 14.874
202503 14.880 319.799 15.365
202506 15.221 322.561 15.582
202509 15.505 324.800 15.763
202512 16.045 324.054 16.350
202603 16.940 330.213 16.940

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 1.57 mean?
China Airlines (TPE:2610) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 as of Jul. 31, 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 Airlines and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, China Airlines' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, China Airlines ranks #428 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is China Airlines' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
China Airlines' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 is near median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 2.75. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. China Airlines' value of 1.57 is 24.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Airlines ranks #428 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Airlines has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Airlines' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Airlines ranks #428 out of 737 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places China Airlines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. China Airlines' value of 1.57 is 24.6% above this benchmark. Historically, China Airlines' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 1.26, China Airlines 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.26, based on 737 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 Airlines's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 is 24.6% 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 China Airlines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Airlines's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Airlines stock overvalued right now?
China Airlines (TPE:2610) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 24.6% above the Transportation industry median of 1.26. China Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Airlines (TPE:2610), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 31, 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.

China Airlines Business Description

Address No. 1, Hangzhan South Road, Dayuan District, Taoyuan, TWN
China Airlines Ltd provides air transportation services. The company is composed of its flight and non-flight segments. The flight segment is the core business of the firm and offers transport services primarily for passengers and cargo. A vast proportion of the companies revenue is generated from transporting passengers in its flight operating unit. The non-flight segment provides various services such as mail and ground solutions, data processing services to other airlines, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft leasing. It engages in air transportation services for passengers, cargo and others. The company's geographical segments include America, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia, China, and Domestic.
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