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China Boton Group CoHKSE:03318 52 Median PS Value is HK$1.94 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03318 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Chemicals companies, China Boton Group Co ranks worse than 69.34% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Boton Group Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:03318'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.85 Max: 1.65
Current: 1.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of China Boton Group Co was 1.65. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.85.
HKSE:03318's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 69.34% of 910
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs HKSE:03318: 1.28
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
China Boton Group Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
2.48
/
1.94
=
1.28
* 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.
China Boton Group Co Median PS Value Related Terms
China Boton Group Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Boton Group Co's Median PS Value 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.
HKSE:03318 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Boton Group Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
China Boton Group Co Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Boton Group Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Boton Group Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.2746.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Boton Group Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1.522.
* 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.
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) has a Median PS Value of HK$1.94 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on China Boton Group Co and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, China Boton Group Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.39 to 1.65. According to the industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #631 out of 910 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is China Boton Group Co's Median PS Value too high?
China Boton Group Co's current Median PS Value of HK$1.94 is 128% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.65. Based on the distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #631 out of 910 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's Median PS Value compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #631 out of 910 companies for Median PS Value. This places China Boton Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.98. Historically, China Boton Group Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.39 to 1.65 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Median PS Value among Chemicals companies is 0.98, based on 910 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on China Boton Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Boton Group Co's current Median PS Value is HK$1.94, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Boton Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.34, compared to a current price of HK$2.48 — trading 85.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is HK$1.94, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. China Boton Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318), the current Median PS Value is HK$1.94 as of Jul. 29, 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.48 is trading 85.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.34.
GuruFocus considers China Boton Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03318:
Median PS Value: HK$1.94 (128% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: HK$1.34 vs. price of HK$2.48 (85.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Boton Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, and healthcare products. The company operates its business through five business segments. The Flavor Enhancers segment is engaged in the development and sale of fragrance enhancer products. The Food Flavors segment is engaged in the production and sale of food flavors. The Fine Fragrances segment is engaged in the production and sale of fine fragrances. The e-Cigarette products segment comprises disposable e-Cigarettes and rechargeable e-Cigarettes and their accessories. The Investment Properties segment is engaged in real estate leasing. Its geographical segments are the PRC, Europe, the United States, Asia, and Others, of which prime revenue is derived from the PRC.
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