Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current state of the stock market as of July 2025, focusing on the bull-bear signal board which includes both quantitative and qualitative indicators to assess market conditions and potential investment opportunities [1][11]. Quantitative Signals - The Buffett Indicator, which measures the total market capitalization of listed companies against GDP, indicates that a value below 80% suggests the market is undervalued [21]. - The price-to-book ratio percentile shows that various market styles (large-cap value, large-cap growth, small-cap value, small-cap growth) are currently at low valuation levels, with small-cap growth rebounding significantly from historical lows [23]. - The stock-bond yield ratio is currently at 3.17, indicating that stocks are undervalued compared to bonds, as this value exceeds 2, which typically signals a good investment opportunity [25][26]. - The financing balance in the A-share market reflects investor borrowing to buy stocks, with lower balances indicating a cooler market [29]. - The trading volume percentile is at 85.90%, suggesting that current trading activity is relatively low compared to historical data, indicating a subdued market [30]. Qualitative Signals - The number of new stock issuances and the rate of initial public offering (IPO) failures are both indicators of market sentiment; a high failure rate typically correlates with a bearish market [34]. - The relationship between the total return of the CSI All Share Index and M2 money supply indicates market liquidity; when the index approaches the M2 liquidity bottom, it suggests a low market condition [36]. - The scale of established funds has decreased significantly, with many funds down by 50-60% from their peak levels in 2021, reflecting a bearish market sentiment [38]. - The issuance of new funds has reached historical lows, indicating a lack of investor confidence in the current market environment [44]. - Recent market news has been predominantly positive, with several monetary policy adjustments aimed at stimulating the market, such as lowering reserve requirements and interest rates [51][58]. Summary - The analysis of both quantitative and qualitative signals indicates that the market is currently in a relatively undervalued state, with various indicators suggesting potential investment opportunities despite prevailing bearish sentiments [56][57].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current state of the stock market as of May 2025, focusing on the bull-bear signal board, which includes both quantitative and qualitative indicators to assess market conditions and potential investment opportunities [1][46]. Quantitative Indicators - The Buffett Indicator, which measures the total market capitalization of listed companies against GDP, indicates that a value below 80% suggests a relatively low market valuation [19]. - The price-to-book ratio percentile shows that the current market valuation is at 45.76% for large-cap growth stocks and 30.97% for large-cap value stocks, indicating that the market is relatively cheap compared to historical levels [3][4]. - The stock-bond yield ratio is currently at 3.34, which is above the historical average, suggesting that the stock market is undervalued [23]. - The financing balance in the A-share market is a critical indicator, with lower balances indicating a cooler market, while higher balances suggest a more active market [5][26]. - The trading volume percentile is at 88.30%, indicating that current trading activity is relatively high compared to historical data [5]. Qualitative Indicators - The number of new stock issuances and the rate of initial public offering (IPO) failures are important indicators; a high failure rate typically signifies a bearish market [28]. - The relationship between the total return of the CSI All Share Index and M2 money supply indicates market liquidity; when the index approaches the M2 bottom curve, it suggests a low market condition [30]. - The scale of existing funds has decreased significantly, with many funds experiencing a 50%-60% drop compared to their peak sizes in 2021, reflecting a bearish sentiment in the market [32]. - The proportion of funds under purchase restrictions is currently at 22.73%, indicating that fund managers are cautious about market valuations [11][38]. - Recent market news has been predominantly positive, which may influence market sentiment and investor behavior [41].