Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 17.06% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:09983 Central China New Life Ltd HKSE:09983
68 GF Score
Price HK$0.32
GF Value HK$1.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Central China New Life ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Central China New Life HKSE:09983 +1.59% 68 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 17.06% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09983 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Central China New Life's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.46%. Central China New Life's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.32. Central China New Life's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.06%.


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Central China New Life ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Central China New Life ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Central China New Life Annual Data
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ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Central China New Life Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:09983 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Central China New Life's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.


Central China New Life ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Central China New Life's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central China New Life's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Central China New Life ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Central China New Life's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=8.53% / 0.32
=26.66%

Central China New Life's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=5.46% / 0.32
=17.06%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 17.06% mean?
Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 17.06% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Central China New Life and its competitors.
Is Central China New Life's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Central China New Life's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 17.06%. Overall, Central China New Life has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central China New Life's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to CBRE and BEKE?
Central China New Life's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 17.06% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Real Estate company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Real Estate industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Central China New Life and its competitors. Central China New Life's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 17.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central China New Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.28, compared to a current price of HK$0.32 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 17.06%. Central China New Life's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central China New Life (HKSE:09983), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 17.06% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China New Life stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.32 is trading 75% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.28. GuruFocus considers Central China New Life to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:09983:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 17.06%
  • GF Value™: HK$1.28 vs. price of HK$0.32 (75% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09983 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central China New Life Business Description

Address No. 19 Dirun Road, Room 411, 4th Floor, Building 2, Jianye Office Building, Zhengdong New District, Henan Province, Zhengzhou, CHN
Central China New Life Ltd is a property management company in central China with a geographical focus in Henan province. The revenue of the Group was generated from three main business lines: property management services; community value-added services; and value-added services to non-property owners. The company generates the majority of its revenue from property management services. The Group mainly operates its businesses in the PRC and earns substantially all of the revenue from customers in the PRC region.
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