State Grid Informationmmunication Co (SHSE:600131) PB Ratio: 2.61 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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SHSE:600131 State Grid Information & Communication Co Ltd SHSE:600131
87 GF Score
Price ¥14.10
GF Value ¥21.89
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is State Grid Informationmmunication Co PB Ratio?

State Grid Informationmmunication Co SHSE:600131 -1.54% 87 PB Ratio is 2.61 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 3.57. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600131 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥21.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, State Grid Informationmmunication Co ranks worse than 73.49% on this metric.

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. As of today (2026-07-18), State Grid Informationmmunication Co's share price is ¥14.10. State Grid Informationmmunication Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥5.41. Hence, State Grid Informationmmunication Co's PB Ratio of today is 2.61.

Good Sign:

State Grid Information & Communication Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.61) is close to 5-year low of 2.61.

The historical rank and industry rank for State Grid Informationmmunication Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600131' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07   Med: 3.57   Max: 18.27
Current: 2.61

During the past 13 years, State Grid Informationmmunication Co's highest PB Ratio was 18.27. The lowest was 1.07. And the median was 3.57.

SHSE:600131's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.49% of 430 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.285 vs SHSE:600131: 2.61

During the past 12 months, State Grid Informationmmunication Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of State Grid Informationmmunication Co was 48.40% per year. The lowest was -16.00% per year. And the median was 11.85% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


State Grid Informationmmunication Co  (SHSE:600131) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


State Grid Informationmmunication Co PB Ratio Related Terms


State Grid Informationmmunication Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for State Grid Informationmmunication Co's 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.

State Grid Informationmmunication Co PB Ratio Chart

State Grid Informationmmunication Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
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State Grid Informationmmunication Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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State Grid Informationmmunication Co PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, State Grid Informationmmunication 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.


State Grid Informationmmunication Co PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, State Grid Informationmmunication Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where State Grid Informationmmunication Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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State Grid Informationmmunication Co 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.

State Grid Informationmmunication Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=14.10/5.409
=2.61

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 2.61 mean?
State Grid Informationmmunication Co (SHSE:600131) has a PB Ratio of 2.61 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on State Grid Informationmmunication Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 3.57. Over the past decade, State Grid Informationmmunication Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 18.27. According to the industry distribution chart, State Grid Informationmmunication Co ranks #316 out of 430 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is State Grid Informationmmunication Co's PB Ratio too high?
State Grid Informationmmunication Co's current PB Ratio of 2.61 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 3.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 18.27. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. State Grid Informationmmunication Co's value of 2.61 is 103.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, State Grid Informationmmunication Co ranks #316 out of 430 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, State Grid Informationmmunication Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does State Grid Informationmmunication Co's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, State Grid Informationmmunication Co ranks #316 out of 430 companies for PB Ratio. This places State Grid Informationmmunication Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. State Grid Informationmmunication Co's value of 2.61 is 103.1% above this benchmark. Historically, State Grid Informationmmunication Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 18.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.57 vs. the industry median of 1.29, State Grid Informationmmunication 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.29, based on 430 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. State Grid Informationmmunication Co's current PB Ratio of 2.61 is 103.1% 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 State Grid Informationmmunication Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. State Grid Informationmmunication Co's current PB Ratio is 2.61, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 3.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is State Grid Informationmmunication Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, State Grid Informationmmunication Co (SHSE:600131) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥21.89, compared to a current price of ¥14.10 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.61, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 3.57 and 103.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.29. State Grid Informationmmunication Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 State Grid Informationmmunication Co (SHSE:600131), the current PB Ratio is 2.61 as of Jul. 18, 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 State Grid Informationmmunication Co (SHSE:600131) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, State Grid Informationmmunication Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥14.10 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥21.89. GuruFocus considers State Grid Informationmmunication Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600131:

  • PB Ratio: 2.61 (27% below median its 10-year median of 3.57)
  • GF Value™: ¥21.89 vs. price of ¥14.10 (35.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 103.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#316 of 430)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


State Grid Informationmmunication Co Business Description

Address No. 301 Kuiguang Road, Doujiangyan, Sichuan, CHN, 611830
State Grid Information & Communication Co Ltd, formerly Sichuan Minjiang Hydropower Co Ltd is a China-based company is engaged in the hydroelectric generation business. It is mainly engaged in the development, generation, transmission, distribution, and sales of electric power, as well as other businesses with its subsidiaries.
87GF Score

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