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China Boton Group CoCHBGF 52 PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates CHBGF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.15. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, China Boton Group Co ranks better than 63.98% on this metric.
China Boton Group Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.25) is close to 3-year high of 1.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Boton Group Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHBGF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.64 Max: 3.25
Current: 1.25
During the past 13 years, China Boton Group Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.25. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.64.
CHBGF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.98% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.61
vs CHBGF: 1.25
During the past 12 months, China Boton Group Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -30.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Boton Group Co was 104.60% per year. The lowest was -11.20% per year. And the median was 4.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China Boton Group Co (OTCPK:CHBGF) 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.
China Boton Group Co PB Ratio Related Terms
China Boton Group Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Boton Group Co's PB Ratio 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Boton Group Co'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.
China Boton Group Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Boton Group Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Boton Group Co'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.
China Boton Group Co (CHBGF) has a PB Ratio of 1.09 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Boton Group Co and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, China Boton Group Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 3.25. According to the industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #567 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is China Boton Group Co's PB Ratio too high?
China Boton Group Co's current PB Ratio of 1.09 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 3.25. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.61. China Boton Group Co's value of 1.09 is 32.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #567 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #567 out of 1574 companies for PB Ratio. This puts China Boton Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.61. China Boton Group Co's value of 1.09 is 32.3% below this benchmark. Historically, China Boton Group Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 3.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 1.61, China Boton Group Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.61, based on 1,574 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. China Boton Group Co's current PB Ratio of 1.09 is 32.3% 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 China Boton Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Boton Group Co's current PB Ratio is 1.09, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. 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?
China Boton Group Co (CHBGF) has a current PB Ratio of 1.09. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $0.30 — trading 100% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.09, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 32.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.61. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Boton Group Co (CHBGF), the current PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 30, 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 (CHBGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.30 is trading 100% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15.
Key valuation signals for CHBGF:
PB Ratio: 1.09 (70% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $0.30 (100% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.3% below the Chemicals median (#567 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHBGF 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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