Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.28 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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XKRX:004690 Samchully Co Ltd XKRX:004690
65 GF Score
Price ₩129,900.00
GF Value ₩96,073.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Samchully Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Samchully Co XKRX:004690 -0.38% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.28 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates XKRX:004690 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩96,073.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Utilities - Regulated companies, Samchully Co ranks better than 93.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), Samchully Co's current share price is ₩129900.00. Samchully Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩461,229.00. Samchully Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.28.

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

XKRX:004690' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.27   Max: 1.28
Current: 0.28

During the past years, Samchully Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.28. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.27.

XKRX:004690's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
93.19% of 426 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs XKRX:004690: 0.28

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.

Samchully Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩527,305.498. 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 ₩461,229.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Samchully Co  (XKRX:004690) 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.


Samchully Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Samchully Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samchully 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.

Samchully Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Samchully Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.24 0.97 0.23 0.21 0.29

Samchully Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.30 0.28 0.29 0.31 0.25

XKRX:004690 vs ATO, NI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Samchully 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.


Samchully Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Samchully Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Samchully 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=129900.00/461229.00
=0.28

* 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.

Samchully Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Samchully Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=527305.498/126.4904*126.4904
=527,305.498

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.4904.

Samchully Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 345,014.884 101.461 430,125.710
201612 347,687.060 101.561 433,029.858
201703 357,052.885 102.851 439,120.066
201706 358,032.358 102.611 441,351.549
201709 355,440.229 103.491 434,433.854
201712 347,922.220 102.991 427,308.272
201803 358,866.847 104.101 436,050.549
201806 359,798.436 104.130 437,058.648
201809 359,412.798 105.651 430,308.125
201812 352,990.423 104.351 427,883.088
201903 365,441.216 104.491 442,381.160
201906 366,977.013 104.881 442,588.395
201909 364,973.901 105.200 438,836.151
201912 360,452.492 105.121 433,725.419
202003 377,456.406 105.354 453,181.855
202006 379,531.954 105.112 456,724.637
202009 375,993.357 106.198 447,840.160
202012 375,869.348 105.765 449,521.906
202103 390,324.984 107.357 459,888.702
202106 391,966.154 107.579 460,871.917
202109 395,018.853 108.759 459,419.458
202112 392,738.177 109.676 452,947.116
202203 406,083.332 111.848 459,245.075
202206 414,446.877 114.072 459,564.252
202209 420,229.089 114.715 463,364.046
202212 410,698.158 115.179 451,030.866
202303 431,749.494 116.507 468,744.184
202306 437,254.187 117.182 471,987.249
202309 445,021.975 118.964 473,178.414
202312 443,057.570 118.837 471,591.189
202403 461,050.557 120.123 485,488.810
202406 466,545.299 120.007 491,749.264
202409 462,951.528 120.861 484,513.839
202412 461,296.227 121.135 481,689.420
202503 482,007.993 122.590 497,343.860
202506 486,335.072 122.611 501,722.257
202509 489,784.973 123.402 502,044.114
202512 491,065.536 123.939 501,173.365
202603 517,642.805 125.236 522,827.665
202606 527,305.498 126.490 527,305.498

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 0.28 mean?
Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.28 as of Aug. 23, 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 Samchully Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Samchully Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Samchully Co ranks #29 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Samchully Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Samchully Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.28 is near median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 1.28. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Samchully Co's value of 0.28 is 81.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samchully Co ranks #29 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samchully Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samchully Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Samchully Co ranks #29 out of 426 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Samchully Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Samchully Co's value of 0.28 is 81.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Samchully Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 1.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 1.55, Samchully Co 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 1.55, based on 426 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. Samchully Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.28 is 81.9% 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 Samchully Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samchully Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samchully Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩96,073.06, compared to a current price of ₩129,900.00 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 81.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.55. Samchully Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Samchully Co (XKRX:004690), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.28 as of Aug. 23, 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 Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchully Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₩129,900.00 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩96,073.06. GuruFocus considers Samchully Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:004690:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.28 (near median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: ₩96,073.06 vs. price of ₩129,900.00 (35.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#29 of 426)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:004690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Samchully Co Business Description

Address 42, Gukjegeumyung-ro 6-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, KOR, 07328
Samchully Co Ltd is a Korean utility company primarily involved in the generation, supply, and sale of natural gas and electricity. Its Energy Business encompasses its city gas and power generation activities. The company supplies natural gas mainly to households and industrial entities around the Incheon and Gyeonggi-do metro areas in South Korea through its gas pipeline network. Samchully's power generation unit brings in revenue from the sale of electricity and heat produced by its liquefied natural gas-powered energy generation facilities.
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₩129,900.00
Price
₩96,073.06
GF Value