Principal Capital PCLBKK:PRINC 58 PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 1.75. GuruFocus rates BKK:PRINC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿3.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 607 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Principal Capital PCL ranks better than 87.15% on this metric.
Principal Capital PCL stock PB Ratio (=0.76) is close to 10-year low of 0.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Principal Capital PCL's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:PRINC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 1.75 Max: 3.01
Current: 0.76
During the past 13 years, Principal Capital PCL's highest PB Ratio was 3.01. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.75.
BKK:PRINC's PB Ratio is ranked better than 87.15% of 607
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.03
vs BKK:PRINC: 0.76
During the past 12 months, Principal Capital PCL's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Principal Capital PCL was 7.20% per year. The lowest was -6.60% per year. And the median was 0.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Principal Capital PCL'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.
Principal Capital PCL PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Principal Capital PCL's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Principal Capital PCL's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) has a PB Ratio of 0.76 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Principal Capital PCL and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 1.75. Over the past decade, Principal Capital PCL's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Principal Capital PCL ranks #78 out of 607 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Principal Capital PCL's PB Ratio too high?
Principal Capital PCL's current PB Ratio of 0.76 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 1.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 3.01. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PB Ratio is 2.03. Principal Capital PCL's value of 0.76 is 62.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Principal Capital PCL ranks #78 out of 607 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Principal Capital PCL has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Principal Capital PCL's PB Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Principal Capital PCL ranks #78 out of 607 companies for PB Ratio. This places Principal Capital PCL in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.03. Principal Capital PCL's value of 0.76 is 62.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Principal Capital PCL's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 3.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.75 vs. the industry median of 2.03, Principal Capital 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 PB Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.03, based on 607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Principal Capital PCL's current PB Ratio of 0.76 is 62.6% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Principal Capital PCL and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Principal Capital PCL's current PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 1.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Principal Capital PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿3.18, compared to a current price of ฿1.72 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 62.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.03. Principal Capital PCL's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC), the current PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Jul. 13, 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 Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Principal Capital PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.72 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿3.18.
GuruFocus considers Principal Capital PCL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BKK:PRINC:
PB Ratio: 0.76 (57% below median its 10-year median of 1.75)
GF Value™: ฿3.18 vs. price of ฿1.72 (45.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#78 of 607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:PRINC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Principal Capital PCL is a healthcare services provider. The company's segments include Healthcare services business, Property Development and Rental business and Others. It derives majority of the revenue from Healthcare services business segment. Revenues from healthcare services include doctor fee, room service, and medical fee.
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