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WLS HoldingsHKSE:08021 -1.16%41 PB Ratio is 0.13 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08021 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 526 Credit Services companies, WLS Holdings ranks better than 97.91% 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 (2026-08-12), WLS Holdings's share price is HK$0.171. WLS Holdings's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was HK$1.32. Hence, WLS Holdings's PB Ratio of today is 0.13.
Good Sign:
WLS Holdings Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.13) is close to 10-year low of 0.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for WLS Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08021'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.94 Max: 4.78
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, WLS Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 4.78. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.94.
HKSE:08021's PB Ratio is ranked better than 97.91% of 526
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs HKSE:08021: 0.13
During the past 12 months, WLS Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of WLS Holdings was 43.30% per year. The lowest was -44.80% per year. And the median was -7.30% 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.
WLS Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
WLS Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WLS 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 Credit Services subindustry, WLS 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.
WLS Holdings PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, WLS Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WLS 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.
WLS Holdings's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) has a PB Ratio of 0.13 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on WLS Holdings and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, WLS Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, WLS Holdings ranks #11 out of 526 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is WLS Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
WLS Holdings' current PB Ratio of 0.13 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 4.78. The Credit Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. WLS Holdings' value of 0.13 is 87.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WLS Holdings ranks #11 out of 526 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WLS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WLS Holdings' PB Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, WLS Holdings ranks #11 out of 526 companies for PB Ratio. This places WLS Holdings in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. WLS Holdings' value of 0.13 is 87.7% below this benchmark. Historically, WLS Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 4.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 1.06, WLS Holdings 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 Credit Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 1.06, based on 526 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. WLS Holdings's current PB Ratio of 0.13 is 87.7% 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 WLS Holdings and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WLS Holdings's current PB Ratio is 0.13, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WLS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.67, compared to a current price of HK$0.17 — trading 74.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.13, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 87.7% below the Credit Services industry median of 1.06. WLS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021), the current PB Ratio is 0.13 as of Aug. 12, 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 WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WLS Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.17 is trading 74.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.67.
GuruFocus considers WLS Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08021:
PB Ratio: 0.13 (86% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: HK$0.67 vs. price of HK$0.17 (74.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.7% below the Credit Services median (#11 of 526)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WLS Holdings Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company engaged in providing construction services. The Group is organized into three operating segments the provision of scaffolding, fittingout and other auxiliary services for construction and buildings work; Money lending business; and Securities investment business. The group generates a majority of the revenue from the Money lending business segment. The Group's operations are located in Hong Kong and all of the Group's revenue were derived from Hong Kong.
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