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Kwan On HoldingsHKSE:01559 PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 1.24. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,734 Construction companies, Kwan On Holdings ranks worse than 56.57% 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 (2026-09-15), Kwan On Holdings's share price is HK$0.048. Kwan On Holdings's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$0.03. Hence, Kwan On Holdings's PB Ratio of today is 1.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kwan On Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01559'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 1.24 Max: 23.56
Current: 1.6
During the past 13 years, Kwan On Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 23.56. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 1.24.
HKSE:01559's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.57% of 1734
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs HKSE:01559: 1.60
During the past 12 months, Kwan On Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -18.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -43.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -40.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kwan On Holdings was 112.60% per year. The lowest was -46.70% per year. And the median was -2.55% per year.
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.
Kwan On Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Kwan On Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kwan On Holdings'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kwan On Holdings'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.
Kwan On Holdings PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kwan On Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kwan On Holdings'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.
Kwan On Holdings (HKSE:01559) has a PB Ratio of 1.60 as of Sep. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kwan On Holdings and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Kwan On Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 23.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Kwan On Holdings ranks #981 out of 1734 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Kwan On Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Kwan On Holdings' current PB Ratio of 1.60 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 23.56. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Kwan On Holdings' value of 1.60 is 20.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kwan On Holdings ranks #981 out of 1734 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Kwan On Holdings' PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kwan On Holdings ranks #981 out of 1734 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kwan On Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Kwan On Holdings' value of 1.60 is 20.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kwan On Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 23.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Kwan On Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.33, based on 1,734 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. Kwan On Holdings's current PB Ratio of 1.60 is 20.3% 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 Kwan On Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Kwan On Holdings's current PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kwan On Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwan On Holdings (HKSE:01559) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.06, compared to a current price of HK$0.05 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 20.3% above the Construction industry median of 1.33. 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 Kwan On Holdings (HKSE:01559), the current PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Sep. 15, 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.
Kwan On Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Construction, Property development, and Trading. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which is involved in the provision of construction and maintenance works on civil engineering contracts and building works contracts. The Trading segment is engaged in the trading of construction and chemical materials, and the Property development segment develops properties for the sale of residential units, commercial units, and car parking spaces. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, and the rest from Hong Kong, the PRC, and Cambodia.
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