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What is Echo International Holdings Group PB Ratio?
Echo International Holdings GroupHKSE:08218 32 PB Ratio is 2.77 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 2.25. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08218 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,407 Hardware companies, Echo International Holdings Group ranks worse than 55.55% on this metric.
HKSE:08218'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 2.25 Max: 245
Current: 2.6
During the past 13 years, Echo International Holdings Group's highest PB Ratio was 245.00. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 2.25.
HKSE:08218's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 55.55% of 2407
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs HKSE:08218: 2.60
During the past 12 months, Echo International Holdings Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -36.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -18.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 70.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -25.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Echo International Holdings Group was 240.60% per year. The lowest was -85.00% per year. And the median was -16.20% 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.
Echo International Holdings Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Echo International Holdings Group 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.
HKSE:08218 vs GRMN, COHR, KEYS: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Echo International Holdings Group'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.
Echo International Holdings Group PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Echo International Holdings Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Echo International Holdings Group's PB Ratio falls into.
Echo International Holdings Group PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218) has a PB Ratio of 2.77 as of Sep. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Echo International Holdings Group and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 2.25. Over the past decade, Echo International Holdings Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 245.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Echo International Holdings Group ranks #1337 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Echo International Holdings Group's PB Ratio too high?
Echo International Holdings Group's current PB Ratio of 2.77 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 245.00. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.26. Echo International Holdings Group's value of 2.77 is 22.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Echo International Holdings Group ranks #1337 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Echo International Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Echo International Holdings Group's PB Ratio compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Echo International Holdings Group ranks #1337 out of 2407 companies for PB Ratio. This places Echo International Holdings Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.26. Echo International Holdings Group's value of 2.77 is 22.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Echo International Holdings Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 245.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.25 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Echo International Holdings Group 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.26, based on 2,407 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. Echo International Holdings Group's current PB Ratio of 2.77 is 22.6% 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 Echo International Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Echo International Holdings Group's current PB Ratio is 2.77, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Echo International Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.08, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 62.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.77, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.25 and 22.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.26. Echo International Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 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 Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218), the current PB Ratio is 2.77 as of Sep. 16, 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 Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echo International Holdings Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 62.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.08.
GuruFocus considers Echo International Holdings Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08218:
PB Ratio: 2.77 (23% above median its 10-year median of 2.25)
GF Value™: HK$0.08 vs. price of HK$0.13 (62.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.6% above the Hardware median (#1337 of 2407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Echo International Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Its operating segments include trading of electronic products, manufacturing and trading of electronic products and accessories, provision of food catering services, and trading of timepieces. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of electronic products and accessories. The Group also provides one-stop complete electronic product manufacturing and assembly services, including products such as security alarms, buzzers, fire alarms, massage toners, fishing indicators, and communicators. It operates in Hong Kong, Asian countries, European countries, North and South America, Australia, and other regions, with the majority of revenue derived from European countries.
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