FAX (Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund) PB Ratio: 0.91 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — Near Median

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FAX Aberdeen Asia-pacific Income Fund Inc FAX
51 GF Score
Price $14.34
GF Value $13.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund PB Ratio?

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund FAX -0.69% 51 PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates FAX with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,600 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks better than 58.75% 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), Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's share price is $14.34. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $15.70. Hence, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's PB Ratio of today is 0.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FAX' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54   Med: 0.9   Max: 1.03
Current: 0.91

During the past 12 years, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's highest PB Ratio was 1.03. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.90.

FAX's PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.75% of 1600 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs FAX: 0.91

During the past 12 months, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.00% per year.

During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund was -1.00% per year. The lowest was -16.40% per year. And the median was -6.20% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund  (AMEX:FAX) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund PB Ratio Related Terms


Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund'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.

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund PB Ratio Chart

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.96 0.83 0.84 0.93 0.93

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.86 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.96

FAX vs IIM, NMCO, HQL: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund'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.


Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's PB Ratio falls into.


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Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Apr. 2026)
=14.34/15.701
=0.91

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.91 mean?
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) has a PB Ratio of 0.91 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #660 out of 1600 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's PB Ratio too high?
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.03. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's value of 0.91 is 5.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #660 out of 1600 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's PB Ratio compare to IIM and NMCO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #660 out of 1600 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's value of 0.91 is 5.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund 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 an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.96, based on 1,600 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. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is 5.2% 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 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.85, compared to a current price of $14.34 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 5.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.96. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX), the current PB Ratio is 0.91 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.34 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.85. GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FAX:

  • PB Ratio: 0.91 (near median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: $13.85 vs. price of $14.34 (3.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.2% below the Asset Management median (#660 of 1600)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
Aberdeen Asia-pacific Income Fund Inc is a United States-based closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its principal investment objective is to seek current income along with capital appreciation. The fund invests in Asian debt securities, Australian debt securities, European debt securities and others.
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