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Platt Nera InternationalHKSE:01949 49 PB Ratio is 1.40 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01949 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Platt Nera International ranks better than 73.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Platt Nera International's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01949'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 1.06 Max: 52.4
Current: 1.4
During the past 10 years, Platt Nera International's highest PB Ratio was 52.40. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 1.06.
HKSE:01949's PB Ratio is ranked better than 73.17% of 2631
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.5
vs HKSE:01949: 1.40
During the past 12 months, Platt Nera International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -21.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -22.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -20.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Platt Nera International was 77.00% per year. The lowest was -22.10% per year. And the median was -12.90% 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.
* 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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Platt Nera International'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.
Platt Nera International PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Platt Nera International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Platt Nera International'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.
Platt Nera International (HKSE:01949) has a PB Ratio of 1.40 as of Sep. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Platt Nera International and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Platt Nera International's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 52.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Platt Nera International ranks #706 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Platt Nera International's PB Ratio too high?
Platt Nera International's current PB Ratio of 1.40 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 52.40. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.50. Platt Nera International's value of 1.40 is 44% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Platt Nera International ranks #706 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Platt Nera International has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Platt Nera International's PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Platt Nera International ranks #706 out of 2631 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Platt Nera International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.50. Platt Nera International's value of 1.40 is 44% below this benchmark. Historically, Platt Nera International's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 52.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 2.50, Platt Nera International 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.50, based on 2,631 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. Platt Nera International's current PB Ratio of 1.40 is 44% 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 Platt Nera International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Platt Nera International's current PB Ratio is 1.40, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Platt Nera International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Platt Nera International (HKSE:01949) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.10, compared to a current price of HK$0.60 — trading 45.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.40, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 44% below the Software industry median of 2.50. Platt Nera International's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Platt Nera International (HKSE:01949), the current PB Ratio is 1.40 as of Sep. 05, 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 Platt Nera International (HKSE:01949) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Platt Nera International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.60 is trading 45.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.10.
GuruFocus considers Platt Nera International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01949:
PB Ratio: 1.40 (32% above median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: HK$1.10 vs. price of HK$0.60 (45.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44% below the Software median (#706 of 2631)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01949 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Platt Nera International Ltd is engaged in the provision of IT-integrated solutions and IT support services, and the sale of equipment mainly in Thailand. Its IT integrated solutions comprise a range of services, from project design and planning, assessment of hardware and/or software options and their suitability, sourcing, and sale of hardware and/ or software (either bundled or separately), system installation and launch to trial operation and acceptance, including system upgrades for existing systems. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Thailand, and the rest from Hong Kong.
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