China Everbright Water (FRA:BIU2) PB Ratio: 0.27 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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FRA:BIU2 China Everbright Water Ltd FRA:BIU2
43 GF Score
Price €0.14
GF Value €0.11
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is China Everbright Water PB Ratio?

China Everbright Water FRA:BIU2 43 PB Ratio is 0.27 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:BIU2 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Everbright Water ranks better than 94.59% 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 (2026-08-09), China Everbright Water's share price is €0.142. China Everbright Water's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.52. Hence, China Everbright Water's PB Ratio of today is 0.27.

Good Sign:

China Everbright Water Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.29) is close to 10-year low of 0.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Everbright Water's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:BIU2' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.41   Max: 1.24
Current: 0.29

During the past 13 years, China Everbright Water's highest PB Ratio was 1.24. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.41.

FRA:BIU2's PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.59% of 499 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs FRA:BIU2: 0.29

During the past 12 months, China Everbright Water's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Everbright Water was 11.50% per year. The lowest was -38.20% per year. And the median was -0.65% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


China Everbright Water  (FRA:BIU2) 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.


China Everbright Water PB Ratio Related Terms


China Everbright Water PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Everbright Water'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.

China Everbright Water PB Ratio Chart

China Everbright Water Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
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China Everbright Water Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:BIU2 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Everbright Water'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 Everbright Water PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Everbright Water's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Everbright Water's PB Ratio falls into.


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China Everbright Water 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.

China Everbright Water's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=0.142/0.521
=0.27

* 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 0.27 mean?
China Everbright Water (FRA:BIU2) has a PB Ratio of 0.27 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Everbright Water and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, China Everbright Water's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, China Everbright Water ranks #27 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is China Everbright Water's PB Ratio too high?
China Everbright Water's current PB Ratio of 0.27 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.24. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. China Everbright Water's value of 0.27 is 81.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Everbright Water ranks #27 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Everbright Water has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Everbright Water's PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Everbright Water ranks #27 out of 499 companies for PB Ratio. This places China Everbright Water in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. China Everbright Water's value of 0.27 is 81.1% below this benchmark. Historically, China Everbright Water's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 1.43, China Everbright Water 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.43, based on 499 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 Everbright Water's current PB Ratio of 0.27 is 81.1% 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 Everbright Water and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Everbright Water's current PB Ratio is 0.27, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Everbright Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Water (FRA:BIU2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.11, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 29.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.27, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 81.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.43. China Everbright Water's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Everbright Water (FRA:BIU2), the current PB Ratio is 0.27 as of Aug. 09, 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 Everbright Water (FRA:BIU2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Water stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 29.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.11. GuruFocus considers China Everbright Water to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BIU2:

  • PB Ratio: 0.27 (34% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: €0.11 vs. price of €0.14 (29.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#27 of 499)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BIU2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Everbright Water Business Description

Address No. 1003 Shennan Avenue, 26th Floor, Block A, Oriental Xintiandi Plaza, Futian District, Shenzhen, CHN, 518000
China Everbright Water Ltd provides water supply, wastewater treatment, sludge treatment, and other environmental services. The company operates in one segment: Water environment management - Engagement in municipal wastewater treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, water supply, reusable water, sludge treatment and disposal, sponge city construction, river-basin ecological restoration, livestock and poultry manure resources utilization, research and development (R&D) of water environment technologies and engineering construction. Geographically, the company operates in the Chinese Mainland and Germany.
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