HESG (Health Sciences Group) Book Value per Share: $-0.08 (As of Sep. 2006)

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What is Health Sciences Group Book Value per Share?

Health Sciences Group HESG -99.00% Book Value per Share is $-0.08 as of Sep. 2006.

Health Sciences Group's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was $-0.08.

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Health Sciences Group's current price is $1.0E-6. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was $-0.08. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Health Sciences Group is .


Health Sciences Group  (OTCPK:HESG) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Health Sciences Group Book Value per Share Related Terms


Health Sciences Group Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Health Sciences Group's Book Value per Share 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.

Health Sciences Group Book Value per Share Chart

Health Sciences Group Annual Data
Trend Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
Book Value per Share
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Health Sciences Group Quarterly Data
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HESG vs VITIF, HSTC, NTRR: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Health Sciences Group'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.


Health Sciences Group PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Health Sciences Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Health Sciences Group's PB Ratio falls into.



Health Sciences Group Book Value per Share Calculation

Health Sciences Group's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(-4.91-0.00)/28.28
=-0.17

Health Sciences Group's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(-4.70-0.00)/56.29
=-0.08

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of $-0.08 mean?
Health Sciences Group (HESG) has a Book Value per Share of $-0.08 as of Sep. 2006. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Health Sciences Group and its competitors.
Is Health Sciences Group's Book Value per Share too high?
Health Sciences Group's current Book Value per Share is $-0.08.
How does Health Sciences Group's Book Value per Share compare to VITIF and HSTC?
Health Sciences Group's Book Value per Share of $-0.08 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Biotechnology company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Health Sciences Group and its competitors. Health Sciences Group's current Book Value per Share is $-0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Health Sciences Group stock overvalued right now?
Health Sciences Group (HESG) has a current Book Value per Share of $-0.08. The current Book Value per Share is $-0.08. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Health Sciences Group (HESG), the current Book Value per Share is $-0.08 as of Sep. 2006. 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.

Health Sciences Group Business Description

Address 14331 Euclid Street, Suite 207, Garden Grove, CA, USA, 92843
Health Sciences Group Inc identifies, develops, and commercializes nutritional products. Its products are targeted towards consumers and medical professionals interested in preventative healthcare alternatives. The products are sold as nutritional supplements and functional ingredients to retail and wholesale customers in the nutrition, skin care, and food industries. The company distributes its products under the Swiss Research and Swiss Diet brand names.