WWNTY (Want Want China Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.19 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 51% Below Median

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WWNTY Want Want China Holdings Ltd WWNTY
69 GF Score
Price $21.23
GF Value $32.79
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Want Want China Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Want Want China Holdings WWNTY 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.19 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates WWNTY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.79 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,425 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Want Want China Holdings ranks worse than 68.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Want Want China Holdings's current share price is $21.23. Want Want China Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $9.69. Want Want China Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.19.

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

WWNTY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.01   Med: 4.5   Max: 8.2
Current: 2.1

During the past 13 years, Want Want China Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.20. The lowest was 2.01. And the median was 4.50.

WWNTY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.98% of 1425 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs WWNTY: 2.10

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.

Want Want China Holdings's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $12.230. 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 $9.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Want Want China Holdings  (OTCPK:WWNTY) 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.


Want Want China Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Want Want China Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Want Want China Holdings'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.

Want Want China Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Want Want China Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Want Want China Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 3.11 0.00 3.21 0.00 2.87

WWNTY vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Want Want China Holdings'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.


Want Want China Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Want Want China Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Want Want China Holdings 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.23/9.69
=2.19

* 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.

Want Want China Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Want Want China Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=12.23/121.4731*121.4731
=12.230

Current CPI (Mar26) = 121.4731.

Want Want China Holdings Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 7.080 103.225 8.332
201803 9.211 105.973 10.558
201903 9.193 108.172 10.323
202003 8.761 110.920 9.595
202103 9.474 111.579 10.314
202203 11.016 113.558 11.784
202303 8.947 115.427 9.416
202403 9.620 117.735 9.925
202503 10.371 119.384 10.552
202603 12.230 121.473 12.230

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 2.19 mean?
Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.19 as of Aug. 02, 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 Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 4.50. Over the past decade, Want Want China Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.01 to 8.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #983 out of 1425 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Want Want China Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Want Want China Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.19 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 4.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.01 to a high of 8.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Want Want China Holdings' value of 2.19 is 76.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #983 out of 1425 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Want Want China Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Want Want China Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #983 out of 1425 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Want Want China Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Want Want China Holdings' value of 2.19 is 76.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Want Want China Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.01 to 8.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.50 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Want Want China Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.24, based on 1,425 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. Want Want China Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.19 is 76.6% 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 Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Want Want China Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.19, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 4.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Want Want China Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.79, compared to a current price of $21.23 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.19, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 4.50 and 76.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.24. Want Want China Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.19 as of Aug. 02, 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 Want Want China Holdings (WWNTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.23 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $32.79. GuruFocus considers Want Want China Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WWNTY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.19 (51% below median its 10-year median of 4.50)
  • GF Value™: $32.79 vs. price of $21.23 (35.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 76.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#983 of 1425)

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


Want Want China Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00151:Hong Kong4HQ:Germany
Address No. 18 Sheung Yuet Road, Units 07-08, 7th Floor, FTLife Tower, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Want Want is a leading player in the China packaged food and beverage sector. The company was founded in 1962 in Taiwan and entered the mainland Chinese market in 1989. Its flagship products, such as Hot-Kid milk and Want Want rice crackers, are market leaders in the respective segments. With a primary focus on mainland China, the company also exports to overseas markets. As of March 2025, Want Want China had 419 sales offices, 35 production bases, and 89 factories on the Chinese mainland and worked with around 10,000 distributors.
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