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During the past 12 months, High-Trend International Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -18.40% per year.
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During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of High-Trend International Group was 60.10% per year. The lowest was -18.40% per year. And the median was -3.80% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest P/B Ratio of High-Trend International Group was 90.59. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 5.07.
High-Trend International Group (NAS:HTCO) 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.
High-Trend International Group Book Value per Share Related Terms
High-Trend International Group Book Value per Share Historical Data
* 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.
High-Trend International Group Book Value per Share Chart
HTCO vs UFG, USEA, EHLD: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, High-Trend International 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.
High-Trend International Group PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, High-Trend International Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where High-Trend International Group's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
High-Trend International Group (HTCO) has a Book Value per Share of $1.17 as of Oct. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on High-Trend International Group and its competitors.
Is High-Trend International Group's Book Value per Share too high?
High-Trend International Group's current Book Value per Share is $1.17. Overall, High-Trend International Group has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High-Trend International Group's Book Value per Share compare to UFG and USEA?
High-Trend International Group's Book Value per Share of $1.17 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Transportation 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 High-Trend International Group and its competitors. High-Trend International Group's current Book Value per Share is $1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High-Trend International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High-Trend International Group (HTCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.54, compared to a current price of $3.07 — trading 468.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $1.17. High-Trend International Group's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 warning signs to review. 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 High-Trend International Group (HTCO), the current Book Value per Share is $1.17 as of Oct. 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 High-Trend International Group (HTCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High-Trend International Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.07 is trading 468.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.54.
GuruFocus considers High-Trend International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTCO:
Book Value per Share: $1.17
GF Value™: $0.54 vs. price of $3.07 (468.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
High-Trend International Group Business Description
High-Trend International Group is an international operator of ocean transportation services. It is engaged in seaborne transportation services under voyage contracts, as well as vessel services for and on behalf of ship owners. The company has two operating segments, namely, ocean transport and Heating business. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Ocean transportation business. The company derives freight revenue from voyage contracts and provides vessel service. The majority of revenue is from providing shipping services for customers in Asia, principally in Singapore, Dubai, Korea, Japan, and India.
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