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ACME LaboratoriesDHA:ACMELAB -1.27%91 PB Ratio is 0.64 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates DHA:ACMELAB with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT125.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 922 Drug Manufacturers companies, ACME Laboratories ranks better than 87.42% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-07-18), ACME Laboratories's share price is BDT85.30. ACME Laboratories's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT132.27. Hence, ACME Laboratories's PB Ratio of today is 0.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACME Laboratories's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:ACMELAB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 0.81 Max: 1.5
Current: 0.65
During the past 9 years, ACME Laboratories's highest PB Ratio was 1.50. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.81.
DHA:ACMELAB's PB Ratio is ranked better than 87.42% of 922
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.91
vs DHA:ACMELAB: 0.65
During the past 12 months, ACME Laboratories's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of ACME Laboratories was 7.60% per year. The lowest was 3.90% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB) 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.
ACME Laboratories PB Ratio Related Terms
ACME Laboratories PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACME Laboratories'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.
DHA:ACMELAB vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, ACME Laboratories'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.
ACME Laboratories PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, ACME Laboratories's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACME Laboratories'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.
ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB) has a PB Ratio of 0.64 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on ACME Laboratories and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, ACME Laboratories' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, ACME Laboratories ranks #116 out of 922 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is ACME Laboratories' PB Ratio too high?
ACME Laboratories' current PB Ratio of 0.64 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.50. The Drug Manufacturers industry median PB Ratio is 1.91. ACME Laboratories' value of 0.64 is 66.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACME Laboratories ranks #116 out of 922 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ACME Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACME Laboratories' PB Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, ACME Laboratories ranks #116 out of 922 companies for PB Ratio. This places ACME Laboratories in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.91. ACME Laboratories' value of 0.64 is 66.5% below this benchmark. Historically, ACME Laboratories' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 1.91, ACME Laboratories 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.91, based on 922 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. ACME Laboratories's current PB Ratio of 0.64 is 66.5% 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 ACME Laboratories and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACME Laboratories's current PB Ratio is 0.64, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACME Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT125.88, compared to a current price of BDT85.30 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.64, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 66.5% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.91. ACME Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 8 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 ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB), the current PB Ratio is 0.64 as of Jul. 18, 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 ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACME Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT85.30 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT125.88.
GuruFocus considers ACME Laboratories to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DHA:ACMELAB:
PB Ratio: 0.64 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.81)
GF Value™: BDT125.88 vs. price of BDT85.30 (32.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.5% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#116 of 922)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:ACMELAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACME Laboratories Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of generic pharmaceutical products in Bangladesh. The Company is engaged in manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of generic pharmaceuticals formulation products which includes human drugs comprising dosages form like a tablet, capsule, dry syrup, cream, ointment, powder, injection, dry powder inhaler, metered dosage inhaler, suppository, eye and nasal drop, liquid, liquid in hard gelatine, Blow Fill Seal (BFS) products, sachet products; veterinary drugs comprising dosages form like bolus, liquid,injection, water-soluble powder, premix and herbal drugs comprising dosages form like liquid, capsule, tablet, cream. The products of the company are sold in domestic and international markets.
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