China Water Affairs GroupCWAFF 49 PB Ratio is 0.57 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates CWAFF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Water Affairs Group ranks better than 85.32% on this metric.
China Water Affairs Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.53) is close to 10-year low of 0.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Water Affairs Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CWAFF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.12 Max: 2.35
Current: 0.53
During the past 13 years, China Water Affairs Group's highest PB Ratio was 2.35. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.12.
CWAFF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 85.32% of 504
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.415
vs CWAFF: 0.53
During the past 12 months, China Water Affairs Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Water Affairs Group was 164.10% per year. The lowest was -66.60% per year. And the median was 12.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China Water Affairs Group (OTCPK:CWAFF) 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 Water Affairs Group PB Ratio Related Terms
China Water Affairs Group 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 Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Affairs Group'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 Water Affairs Group PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs Group'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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a PB Ratio of 0.57 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Water Affairs Group and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, China Water Affairs Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.35. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #74 out of 504 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is China Water Affairs Group's PB Ratio too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current PB Ratio of 0.57 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 2.35. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. China Water Affairs Group's value of 0.57 is 59.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #74 out of 504 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #74 out of 504 companies for PB Ratio. This places China Water Affairs Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. China Water Affairs Group's value of 0.57 is 59.7% below this benchmark. Historically, China Water Affairs Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 1.42, China Water Affairs Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.42, based on 504 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 Water Affairs Group's current PB Ratio of 0.57 is 59.7% 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 Water Affairs Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Water Affairs Group's current PB Ratio is 0.57, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.59, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.57, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 59.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.42. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 10 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF), the current PB Ratio is 0.57 as of Jun. 28, 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.59.
GuruFocus considers China Water Affairs Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CWAFF:
PB Ratio: 0.57 (49% below median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: $0.59 vs. price of $0.62 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#74 of 504)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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