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Zhaojin Mining Industry CoFRA:ZVL -0.88%90 PB Ratio is 2.67 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZVL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,354 Metals & Mining companies, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ranks worse than 57.65% on this metric.
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.27) is close to 1-year low of 2.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ZVL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54 Med: 2.61 Max: 5.01
Current: 2.53
During the past 13 years, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's highest PB Ratio was 5.01. The lowest was 1.54. And the median was 2.61.
FRA:ZVL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.65% of 2354
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs FRA:ZVL: 2.53
During the past 12 months, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Zhaojin Mining Industry Co was 91.20% per year. The lowest was 0.40% per year. And the median was 9.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (FRA:ZVL) 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.
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co 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 Gold subindustry, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co'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.
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhaojin Mining Industry Co'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.
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (FRA:ZVL) has a PB Ratio of 2.67 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Zhaojin Mining Industry Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.61. Over the past decade, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 5.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ranks #1357 out of 2354 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's PB Ratio too high?
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's current PB Ratio of 2.67 is near median its 10-year median of 2.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 5.01. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.15. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's value of 2.67 is 24.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ranks #1357 out of 2354 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's PB Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ranks #1357 out of 2354 companies for PB Ratio. This places Zhaojin Mining Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.15. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's value of 2.67 is 24.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 5.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.61 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co has consistently been above 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.15, based on 2,354 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. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's current PB Ratio of 2.67 is 24.2% above 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 Zhaojin Mining Industry Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's current PB Ratio is 2.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhaojin Mining Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (FRA:ZVL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.18, compared to a current price of €2.26 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.61 and 24.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.15. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (FRA:ZVL), the current PB Ratio is 2.67 as of Jul. 25, 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 Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (FRA:ZVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.26 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.18.
GuruFocus considers Zhaojin Mining Industry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ZVL:
PB Ratio: 2.67 (near median its 10-year median of 2.61)
GF Value™: €3.18 vs. price of €2.26 (28.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#1357 of 2354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the mining, processing, smelting, and sale of gold and silver products. The company has three reportable operating segments as follows: the Gold operations segment consists of gold mining and smelting operations; the Copper operations segment consists of copper mining and smelting operations; the Others segment comprises, principally, the Group's other investment activities, operation of a finance company, operation and catering services of a hotel, exploration services, engineering design and consulting services, and overseas operations.
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