China Southern Airlines CoCHKIF 55 PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.84. GuruFocus rates CHKIF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 962 Transportation companies, China Southern Airlines Co ranks worse than 78.69% on this metric.
China Southern Airlines Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.65) is close to 3-year low of 2.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Southern Airlines Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHKIF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 1.84 Max: 4.19
Current: 2.65
During the past 13 years, China Southern Airlines Co's highest PB Ratio was 4.19. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.84.
CHKIF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 78.69% of 962
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs CHKIF: 2.65
During the past 12 months, China Southern Airlines Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Southern Airlines Co was 45.20% per year. The lowest was -24.20% per year. And the median was 0.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China Southern Airlines Co (OTCPK:CHKIF) 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 Southern Airlines Co PB Ratio Related Terms
China Southern Airlines Co 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 Airlines subindustry, China Southern Airlines Co'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 Southern Airlines Co PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Southern Airlines Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Southern Airlines Co'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 Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) has a PB Ratio of 1.57 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Southern Airlines Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.84. Over the past decade, China Southern Airlines Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #757 out of 962 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is China Southern Airlines Co's PB Ratio too high?
China Southern Airlines Co's current PB Ratio of 1.57 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 4.19. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. China Southern Airlines Co's value of 1.57 is 25.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #757 out of 962 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Southern Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Southern Airlines Co's PB Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #757 out of 962 companies for PB Ratio. This places China Southern Airlines Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. China Southern Airlines Co's value of 1.57 is 25.6% above this benchmark. Historically, China Southern Airlines Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 4.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.84 vs. the industry median of 1.25, China Southern Airlines Co 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 PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 962 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 Southern Airlines Co's current PB Ratio of 1.57 is 25.6% 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 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 Southern Airlines Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Southern Airlines Co's current PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Southern Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.53, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.84 and 25.6% above the Transportation industry median of 1.25. China Southern Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF), the current PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 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 China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Southern Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.53.
GuruFocus considers China Southern Airlines Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHKIF:
PB Ratio: 1.57 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.84)
GF Value™: $0.53 vs. price of $0.47 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.6% above the Transportation median (#757 of 962)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHKIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Southern Airlines Co Ltd is based in Guangzhou principally engaged in airline operations. The Group also operates certain airline-related businesses, including the provision of aircraft maintenance and air catering services. The Group has two reportable operating segments: airline transportation operations and other segments. Airline transportation operations comprise the Group's passenger and cargo, and mail operations. Other segments include cargo handling, hotel and tour operation, ground services, air catering services, and other miscellaneous services. Geographically, the company operates in the Domestic, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, and International markets.
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