PSTVY (Postalvings Bank Of China Co) WACC %:28.03% (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 309% Above Median

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PSTVY Postal Savings Bank Of China Co Ltd PSTVY
66 GF Score
Price $12.45
GF Value $12.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Postalvings Bank Of China Co WACC %?

Postalvings Bank Of China Co PSTVY 66 WACC % is 28.03% as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 309% above its 10-year median of 6.86. GuruFocus rates PSTVY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Banks companies, Postalvings Bank Of China Co ranks worse than 87.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Postalvings Bank Of China Co's weighted average cost of capital is 28.03%%. Postalvings Bank Of China Co's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Postalvings Bank Of China Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

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Postalvings Bank Of China Co  (OTCPK:PSTVY) WACC % Explanation

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher ROIC % than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Postalvings Bank Of China Co's weighted average cost of capital is 28.03%%. Postalvings Bank Of China Co's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Postalvings Bank Of China Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

1. GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding latest one-year quarterly average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together.
For companies that report quarterly, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's quarterly debt data from the beginning of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report semi-annually, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's semi-annual debt data from the start of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report annually, GuruFocus combines the beginning and ending annual debt data from the most recent year and then calculates the average.

2. The WACC formula discussed above does not include Preferred Stock. Please adjust if preferred stock is considered.

3. (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.

4. GuruFocus uses the latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year quarterly average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.


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Postalvings Bank Of China Co WACC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Postalvings Bank Of China Co's WACC % 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.

Postalvings Bank Of China Co WACC % Chart

Postalvings Bank Of China Co Annual Data
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WACC %
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Postalvings Bank Of China Co Quarterly Data
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Postalvings Bank Of China Co WACC % Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Postalvings Bank Of China Co's WACC %, along with its competitors' market caps and WACC % 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.


Postalvings Bank Of China Co WACC % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Postalvings Bank Of China Co's WACC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Postalvings Bank Of China Co's WACC % falls into.


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Postalvings Bank Of China Co WACC % Calculation

The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets. The WACC is commonly referred to as the firm's cost of capital. Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. WACC is the average of the costs of these sources of financing, each of which is weighted by its respective use in the given situation. By taking a weighted average, we can see how much interest the company has to pay for every dollar it finances.

WACC=E/(E + D)*Cost of Equity+D/(E + D)*Cost of Debt*(1 - Tax Rate)

1. Weights:
Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. We need to calculate the weight of equity and the weight of debt.
The market value of equity (E) is also called "Market Cap". As of today, Postalvings Bank Of China Co's market capitalization (E) is $74759.138 Mil.
The market value of debt is typically difficult to calculate, therefore, GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding the latest one-year quarterly average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together. As of Dec. 2025, Postalvings Bank Of China Co's latest one-year quarterly average Book Value of Debt (D) is $37013.15 Mil.
a) weight of equity = E / (E + D) = 74759.138 / (74759.138 + 37013.15) = 0.6689
b) weight of debt = D / (E + D) = 37013.15 / (74759.138 + 37013.15) = 0.3311

2. Cost of Equity:
GuruFocus uses Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the required rate of return. The formula is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
a) GuruFocus uses 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate as the risk-free rate. It is updated daily. The current risk-free rate is 4.626%. Please go to Economic Indicators page for more information. Please note that we use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the United States as default.
b) Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. Postalvings Bank Of China Co's beta is 0.6714.
c) (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.
Cost of Equity = 4.626% + 0.6714 * 6% = 8.6544%

3. Cost of Debt:
GuruFocus uses latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year quarterly average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.
As of Dec. 2025, Postalvings Bank Of China Co's interest expense (positive number) was $27868.149 Mil. Its total Book Value of Debt (D) is $37013.15 Mil.
Cost of Debt = 27868.149 / 37013.15 = 75.2926%.

4. Multiply by one minus TTM Tax Rate:
GuruFocus uses the most recent TTM Tax Expense divided by the most recent TTM Pre-Tax Income to calculate the tax rate. The calculated TTM tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%. If the calculated tax rate is higher than 100%, it is set to 100%. If the calculated tax rate is less than 0%, it is set to 0%.
The latest calculated TTM Tax Rate = 1476.073 / 13705.418 = 10.77%.

Postalvings Bank Of China Co's Weighted Average Cost Of Capital (WACC) for Today is calculated as:

WACC=E / (E + D)*Cost of Equity+D / (E + D)*Cost of Debt*(1 - Tax Rate)
=0.6689*8.6544%+0.3311*75.2926%*(1 - 10.77%)
=28.03%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about WACC % →
What does a WACC % of 28.03% mean?
Postalvings Bank Of China Co (PSTVY) has a WACC % of 28.03% as of Jul. 21, 2026. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Postalvings Bank Of China Co and its competitors. This is 309% above median its historical median of 6.86. Over the past decade, Postalvings Bank Of China Co's WACC % has ranged from 4.41 to 42.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Postalvings Bank Of China Co ranks #1347 out of 1541 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Postalvings Bank Of China Co's WACC % too high?
Postalvings Bank Of China Co's current WACC % of 28.03% is 309% above median its 10-year median of 6.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.41 to a high of 42.04. The Banks industry median WACC % is 13.10. Postalvings Bank Of China Co's value of 28.03% is 114% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Postalvings Bank Of China Co ranks #1347 out of 1541 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Postalvings Bank Of China Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Postalvings Bank Of China Co's WACC % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Postalvings Bank Of China Co ranks #1347 out of 1541 companies for WACC %. This places Postalvings Bank Of China Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median WACC % is 13.10. Postalvings Bank Of China Co's value of 28.03% is 114% above this benchmark. Historically, Postalvings Bank Of China Co's own WACC % has ranged from 4.41 to 42.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.86 vs. the industry median of 13.10, Postalvings Bank Of China 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 WACC % for a Banks company?
The median WACC % among Banks companies is 13.10, based on 1,541 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a WACC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, WACC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Postalvings Bank Of China Co's current WACC % of 28.03% is 114% 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 WACC % mean?
A high WACC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Postalvings Bank Of China Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median WACC % is 13.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Postalvings Bank Of China Co's current WACC % is 28.03%, which is 309% above median its own 10-year median of 6.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Postalvings Bank Of China Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Postalvings Bank Of China Co (PSTVY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.70, compared to a current price of $12.45 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current WACC % is 28.03%, which is 309% above median its 10-year median of 6.86 and 114% above the Banks industry median of 13.10. Postalvings Bank Of China Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is WACC % calculated?
WACC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Postalvings Bank Of China Co (PSTVY), the current WACC % is 28.03% as of Jul. 21, 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 Postalvings Bank Of China Co (PSTVY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Postalvings Bank Of China Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.45 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.70. GuruFocus considers Postalvings Bank Of China Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PSTVY:

  • WACC %: 28.03% (309% above median its 10-year median of 6.86)
  • GF Value™: $12.70 vs. price of $12.45 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 114% above the Banks median (#1347 of 1541)

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


Postalvings Bank Of China Co Business Description

Address No. 3 Financial Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100808
Postal Savings Bank of China Co Ltd is a banking group conducting its operating activities in the People's Republic of China (PRC), and the principal activities include: personal and corporate financial services, treasury operations, and other business activities. The Group's main operating segments are: Personal banking, Corporate banking, Treasury, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Personal and Corporate banking businesses, which provide various financial products and services to individuals, corporations, government agencies, and financial institutions. The various services offered include current account settlement, deposits, personal loans, credit cards and debit cards, foreign currency, and wealth management products, etc.
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