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Directel HoldingsHKSE:08337 38 PB Ratio is 1.62 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08337 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Telecommunication Services companies, Directel Holdings ranks better than 56.3% on this metric.
Directel Holdings Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.62) is close to 5-year high of 1.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Directel Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08337'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.96 Max: 7.73
Current: 1.56
During the past 13 years, Directel Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 7.73. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.96.
HKSE:08337's PB Ratio is ranked better than 56.3% of 341
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.74
vs HKSE:08337: 1.56
During the past 12 months, Directel Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -25.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -21.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -22.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -18.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Directel Holdings was 121.70% per year. The lowest was -23.40% per year. And the median was -14.60% 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.
Directel Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Directel Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Directel 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 Telecom Services subindustry, Directel 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.
Directel Holdings PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Directel Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Directel 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.
Directel Holdings (HKSE:08337) has a PB Ratio of 1.62 as of Sep. 07, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Directel Holdings and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, Directel Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 7.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Directel Holdings ranks #149 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Directel Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Directel Holdings' current PB Ratio of 1.62 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 7.73. The Telecommunication Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.74. Directel Holdings' value of 1.62 is 6.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Directel Holdings ranks #149 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Directel Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Directel Holdings' PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Directel Holdings ranks #149 out of 341 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Directel Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.74. Directel Holdings' value of 1.62 is 6.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Directel Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 7.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 1.74, Directel 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.74, based on 341 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. Directel Holdings's current PB Ratio of 1.62 is 6.9% 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 Directel Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Directel Holdings's current PB Ratio is 1.62, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Directel Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Directel Holdings (HKSE:08337) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.03, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 316.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.62, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 6.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.74. Directel Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 Directel Holdings (HKSE:08337), the current PB Ratio is 1.62 as of Sep. 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.
Is Directel Holdings (HKSE:08337) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Directel Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 316.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.03.
GuruFocus considers Directel Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08337:
PB Ratio: 1.62 (69% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: HK$0.03 vs. price of HK$0.13 (316.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#149 of 341)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08337 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Directel Holdings Ltd is engaged in the provision of mobile telecommunications services and value-added services. It provides wholesale distribution business services for telecom terminals such as handsets and walkie-talkies, as well as data traffic top-up services for China and Singapore operators. The company has two operating segments: Telecommunications services, and Distribution business Distribution of mobile phones and electronic products, and the distribution of mobile and data top-up e-vouchers. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Singapore. It generates a vast majority of revenue from the distribution business in Hong Kong.
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