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Applied DB PCLBKK:ADB-R 47 Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.32 as of Jun. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 2.75. GuruFocus rates BKK:ADB-R with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.71. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Chemicals companies, Applied DB PCL ranks worse than 63.4% on this metric.
Capex-to-Operating-Income measures a company's investments in physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment to its operating income.
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R) Capex-to-Operating-Income Explanation
Capex-to-Operating-Income assesses how much emphasis a company is placing upon investing in capital-intensive projects. The ratio is generally a good gauge to quantify how much focus on growth a company has. Typically, smaller companies that are still growing and expanding will have a higher Capex to Operating Income Ratio, since such businesses are likely investing more in physical assets. Lower ratios could indicate that a company has reached maturity and it is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.
Applied DB PCL Capex-to-Operating-Income Related Terms
Applied DB PCL Capex-to-Operating-Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied DB PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income 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.
BKK:ADB-R vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Capex-to-Operating-Income Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Applied DB PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Income 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.
Applied DB PCL Capex-to-Operating-Income vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Applied DB PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied DB PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income 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.
What does a Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.32 mean?
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R) has a Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.32 as of Jun. 2026. Capex to Operating Income ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets to its operating income. View historical data on Applied DB PCL and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 2.75. Over the past decade, Applied DB PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income has ranged from 0.35 to 11.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #582 out of 918 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is Applied DB PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income too high?
Applied DB PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.32 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 2.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 11.22. The Chemicals industry median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.60. Applied DB PCL's value of 0.32 is 46.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #582 out of 918 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied DB PCL has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied DB PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #582 out of 918 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Income. This places Applied DB PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.60. Applied DB PCL's value of 0.32 is 46.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Applied DB PCL's own Capex-to-Operating-Income has ranged from 0.35 to 11.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.75 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Applied DB PCL has consistently been below 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 Capex-to-Operating-Income for a Chemicals company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Income among Chemicals companies is 0.60, based on 918 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Income significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Applied DB PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.32 is 46.2% below 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 Capex-to-Operating-Income mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Income ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets to its operating income. View historical data on Applied DB PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied DB PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.32, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied DB PCL stock overvalued right now?
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R) has a current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.32. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.71, compared to a current price of ฿1.35 — trading 90.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.32, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 2.75 and 46.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.60. Applied DB PCL's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Income calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R), the current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.32 as of Jun. 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 Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied DB PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.35 is trading 90.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.71.
Key valuation signals for BKK:ADB-R:
Capex-to-Operating-Income: 0.32 (88% below median its 10-year median of 2.75)
GF Value™: ฿0.71 vs. price of ฿1.35 (90.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% below the Chemicals median (#582 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:ADB-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied DB PCL operates in the chemical industry. The company's operating segment includes Plastic compounds, Adhesives, and Sealants. It generates maximum revenue from the Plastic compound segment. Its plastic compound includes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and non-PVC compounds, including soft, rigid, pharmaceutical-grade, and thermoplastic elastomer compounds. The adhesive product category consists of contact adhesive, emulsion latex water-based adhesive, thinner, and primer. Its sealant product comprises acetic silicone sealant, neutral silicone sealant, anti-fungus silicone sealant, acrylic sealant, and construction adhesive. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Thailand.
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