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China Railway Signal & Communication Corp Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.62) is close to 2-year low of 0.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Railway Signalmmunication's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RS3'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.67 Max: 0.74
Current: 0.62
During the past 12 years, China Railway Signalmmunication's highest PB Ratio was 0.74. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.67.
FRA:RS3's PB Ratio is ranked better than 81.78% of 966
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs FRA:RS3: 0.62
During the past 12 months, China Railway Signalmmunication's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Railway Signalmmunication was 24.90% per year. The lowest was -1.30% per year. And the median was 10.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) 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 Railway Signalmmunication PB Ratio Related Terms
China Railway Signalmmunication PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Railroads subindustry, China Railway Signalmmunication'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 Railway Signalmmunication PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Railway Signalmmunication's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Railway Signalmmunication's PB Ratio falls into.
China Railway Signalmmunication 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.
* 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 Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) has a PB Ratio of 0.61 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Railway Signalmmunication and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, China Railway Signalmmunication's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #176 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is China Railway Signalmmunication's PB Ratio too high?
China Railway Signalmmunication's current PB Ratio of 0.61 is near median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 0.74. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. China Railway Signalmmunication's value of 0.61 is 51.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #176 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Railway Signalmmunication has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Signalmmunication's PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #176 out of 966 companies for PB Ratio. This places China Railway Signalmmunication in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. China Railway Signalmmunication's value of 0.61 is 51.2% below this benchmark. Historically, China Railway Signalmmunication's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 1.25, China Railway Signalmmunication 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 966 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 Railway Signalmmunication's current PB Ratio of 0.61 is 51.2% 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 China Railway Signalmmunication and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Railway Signalmmunication's current PB Ratio is 0.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway Signalmmunication stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.38, compared to a current price of €0.35 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 51.2% below the Transportation industry median of 1.25. China Railway Signalmmunication's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3), the current PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 22, 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 Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Signalmmunication stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.35 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.38.
GuruFocus considers China Railway Signalmmunication to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RS3:
PB Ratio: 0.61 (near median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: €0.38 vs. price of €0.35 (8.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% below the Transportation median (#176 of 966)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Railway Signalmmunication Business Description
China Railway Signal & Communication Corp Ltd provides products and services on the entire industrial chain of rail transit control systems. The company's operating segments are the Rail transportation control system segment, which provides specialized three-in-one services of design and integration, equipment manufacturing, and system implementation services for rail transportation control systems; the General engineering contracting segment engages in the provision of services relating to municipal and other construction projects; and other segments mainly engage in trading. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Rail transportation control system segment.
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