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SHSE:600050's PB Ratio is ranked better than 81.01% of 337
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs SHSE:600050: 0.78
During the past 12 months, China United Network Communications's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China United Network Communications was 22.70% per year. The lowest was -5.50% per year. And the median was 2.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) 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 United Network Communications PB Ratio Related Terms
China United Network Communications 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.
China United Network Communications PB Ratio Chart
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China United Network Communications'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 United Network Communications PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China United Network Communications's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China United Network Communications's PB Ratio falls into.
China United Network Communications PB Ratio Calculation
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 United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) has a PB Ratio of 0.78 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China United Network Communications and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, China United Network Communications' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, China United Network Communications ranks #64 out of 337 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is China United Network Communications' PB Ratio too high?
China United Network Communications' current PB Ratio of 0.78 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 3.16. The Telecommunication Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.77. China United Network Communications' value of 0.78 is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China United Network Communications ranks #64 out of 337 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China United Network Communications has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China United Network Communications' PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China United Network Communications ranks #64 out of 337 companies for PB Ratio. This places China United Network Communications in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.77. China United Network Communications' value of 0.78 is 55.9% below this benchmark. Historically, China United Network Communications' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 3.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 1.77, China United Network Communications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.77, based on 337 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 United Network Communications's current PB Ratio of 0.78 is 55.9% 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 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 United Network Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China United Network Communications's current PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China United Network Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.16, compared to a current price of ¥4.27 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 55.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.77. China United Network Communications' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 United Network Communications (SHSE:600050), the current PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Jul. 15, 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 United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China United Network Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.27 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.16.
GuruFocus considers China United Network Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600050:
PB Ratio: 0.78 (24% below median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: ¥5.16 vs. price of ¥4.27 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#64 of 337)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China United Network Communications Business Description
China United Network Communications Ltd is a Chinese telecom operator. It operates fixed and mobile communications services, as well as domestic and international communications facilities, a satellite IPLC service, a data communications service, a network access service, value-added telecom services, and system integration services related to information and communications services. The company provides its products to personal & residential customers, small & medium businesses, VIP customers, and international customers.
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