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China International CapitalFRA:CIM -1.65%71 PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:CIM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 779 Capital Markets companies, China International Capital ranks better than 73.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China International Capital's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CIM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, China International Capital's highest PB Ratio was 0.87. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.59.
FRA:CIM's PB Ratio is ranked better than 73.68% of 779
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs FRA:CIM: 0.77
During the past 12 months, China International Capital's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China International Capital was 36.00% per year. The lowest was 6.00% per year. And the median was 17.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China International Capital (FRA:CIM) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
China International Capital PB Ratio Related Terms
China International Capital PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, China International Capital's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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 International Capital PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, China International Capital's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China International Capital's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
China International Capital (FRA:CIM) has a PB Ratio of 0.78 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China International Capital and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, China International Capital's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #205 out of 779 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is China International Capital's PB Ratio too high?
China International Capital's current PB Ratio of 0.78 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 0.87. The Capital Markets industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. China International Capital's value of 0.78 is 42.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #205 out of 779 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China International Capital has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China International Capital's PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #205 out of 779 companies for PB Ratio. This puts China International Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. China International Capital's value of 0.78 is 42.6% below this benchmark. Historically, China International Capital's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.36, China International Capital 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 PB Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.36, based on 779 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China International Capital's current PB Ratio of 0.78 is 42.6% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China International Capital and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China International Capital's current PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China International Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital (FRA:CIM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.85, compared to a current price of €2.38 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 42.6% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.36. China International Capital's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China International Capital (FRA:CIM), the current PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Jul. 13, 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 International Capital (FRA:CIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.38 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.85.
GuruFocus considers China International Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CIM:
PB Ratio: 0.78 (32% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: €1.85 vs. price of €2.38 (28.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.6% below the Capital Markets median (#205 of 779)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China International Capital Corp Ltd is a capital market operations company based in China. Its business is carried out through investment banking, the equities segment, asset management, the FICC segment, wealth management, and private equity segments. The Others segment comprises other business departments, as well as middle and back offices. The company derives its earnings predominantly from China, with the remainder coming from overseas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the wealth management segment.
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