Lam Soon (Hong Kong)FRA:LS9 +1.71%69 PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:LS9 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.88. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,895 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks better than 70.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LS9'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 1.23 Max: 1.94
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s highest PB Ratio was 1.94. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.23.
FRA:LS9's PB Ratio is ranked better than 70.98% of 1895
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs FRA:LS9: 0.81
During the past 12 months, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Lam Soon (Hong Kong) was 10.50% per year. The lowest was 1.50% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) 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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) PB Ratio Related Terms
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) has a PB Ratio of 0.78 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Lam Soon (Hong Kong) and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks #550 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s PB Ratio too high?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current PB Ratio of 0.78 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s value of 0.78 is 41.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks #550 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks #550 out of 1895 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Lam Soon (Hong Kong) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s value of 0.78 is 41.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.33, based on 1,895 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. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current PB Ratio of 0.78 is 41.4% 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Soon (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) has a current PB Ratio of 0.78. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.88, compared to a current price of €1.19 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 41.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9), the current PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Jun. 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.19 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LS9:
PB Ratio: 0.78 (37% below median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: €0.88 vs. price of €1.19 (35.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#550 of 1895)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LS9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing of food and detergent products. The company's business segments are based on its activities and include Food and Home Care. The Food segment involves the manufacturing and distribution of food products such as flour, edible oils, and vegetable fats. The Home Care segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of household cleaning products, including liquid dishwashing detergent, laundry powder, liquid laundry detergent, fabric softener, floor cleaner, and industrial marble cleanser. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment activities. It operates in Hong Kong and international markets, with the majority of its revenue derived from Mainland China.
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