Hongchang International CoHCIL 27 PB Ratio is 1.46 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 80.00. GuruFocus rates HCIL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Hongchang International Co ranks better than 55.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hongchang International Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HCIL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 80 Max: 835.27
Current: 1.46
During the past 13 years, Hongchang International Co's highest PB Ratio was 835.27. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 80.00.
HCIL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 55.56% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.675
vs HCIL: 1.46
During the past 12 months, Hongchang International Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hongchang International Co was 49.00% per year. The lowest was -100.00% per year. And the median was -4.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Hongchang International Co (OTCPK:HCIL) 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.
Hongchang International Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Hongchang International 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 Food Distribution subindustry, Hongchang International 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.
Hongchang International Co PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hongchang International Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hongchang International 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.
Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a PB Ratio of 1.46 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hongchang International Co and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 80.00. Over the past decade, Hongchang International Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 835.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #136 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Hongchang International Co's PB Ratio too high?
Hongchang International Co's current PB Ratio of 1.46 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 80.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 835.27. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. Hongchang International Co's value of 1.46 is 12.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #136 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hongchang International Co has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongchang International Co's PB Ratio compare to TWG and DIT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #136 out of 306 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Hongchang International Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. Hongchang International Co's value of 1.46 is 12.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hongchang International Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 835.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.00 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Hongchang International Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.68, based on 306 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. Hongchang International Co's current PB Ratio of 1.46 is 12.8% 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 Hongchang International Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hongchang International Co's current PB Ratio is 1.46, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 80.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongchang International Co stock overvalued right now?
Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a current PB Ratio of 1.46. The current PB Ratio is 1.46, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 80.00 and 12.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.68. Hongchang International Co's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 6 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 Hongchang International Co (HCIL), the current PB Ratio is 1.46 as of Jul. 07, 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.
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