Bank Of China601988.SHValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 19, 2026, Bank Of China (601988.SH) trades at a P/E of 8.95x, P/B of 0.81x, P/S of 3.12x, and a dividend yield of 3.49%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 100th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 100th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 91st percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 100th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 100th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 100th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 100th percentile within its industry and the 3rd percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 3.49%, ranking at the 15th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 8.6 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. The P/E percentile sits lower across the market than within its own industry — relatively cheaper next to the market as a whole. Shareholder returns here are driven almost entirely by cash dividends, with minimal contribution from buybacks. Bank Of China operates in the Bank sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: SHA: 601988 · SSE: 601988 · 601988
Want the full picture on whether Bank Of China (601988.SH) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 8.95 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 0.81 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 3.12 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 3.49% |