Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Hour LoopHOUR -0.24%77 PB Ratio is 9.32 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 10.44. GuruFocus rates HOUR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,076 Retail - Cyclical companies, Hour Loop ranks worse than 92.75% 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 (2026-07-13), Hour Loop's share price is $2.07. Hour Loop's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.22. Hence, Hour Loop's PB Ratio of today is 9.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hour Loop's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HOUR'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.17 Med: 10.44 Max: 105.13
Current: 9.41
During the past 7 years, Hour Loop's highest PB Ratio was 105.13. The lowest was 5.17. And the median was 10.44.
HOUR's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 92.75% of 1076
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs HOUR: 9.41
During the past 12 months, Hour Loop's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 34.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hour Loop was 169.20% per year. The lowest was 0.70% per year. And the median was 13.25% 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.
Hour Loop PB Ratio Related Terms
Hour Loop PB Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Hour Loop'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 Internet Retail subindustry, Hour Loop'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.
Hour Loop PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hour Loop's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hour Loop'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.
Hour Loop'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.
Hour Loop (HOUR) has a PB Ratio of 9.32 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hour Loop and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 10.44. Over the past decade, Hour Loop's PB Ratio has ranged from 5.17 to 105.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Hour Loop ranks #998 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Hour Loop's PB Ratio too high?
Hour Loop's current PB Ratio of 9.32 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 10.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.17 to a high of 105.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Hour Loop's value of 9.32 is 538.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hour Loop ranks #998 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hour Loop has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hour Loop's PB Ratio compare to LITB and AAQL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Hour Loop ranks #998 out of 1076 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hour Loop in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Hour Loop's value of 9.32 is 538.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hour Loop's own PB Ratio has ranged from 5.17 to 105.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.44 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Hour Loop 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.46, based on 1,076 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. Hour Loop's current PB Ratio of 9.32 is 538.4% 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 Hour Loop and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hour Loop's current PB Ratio is 9.32, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 10.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hour Loop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hour Loop (HOUR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.84, compared to a current price of $2.07 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 9.32, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 10.44 and 538.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.46. Hour Loop's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Hour Loop (HOUR), the current PB Ratio is 9.32 as of Jul. 13, 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 Hour Loop (HOUR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hour Loop stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.07 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.84.
GuruFocus considers Hour Loop to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HOUR:
PB Ratio: 9.32 (11% below median its 10-year median of 10.44)
GF Value™: $1.84 vs. price of $2.07 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 538.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#998 of 1076)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOUR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hour Loop Inc is a technology-enabled consumer products company that uses machine learning and data analytics to design, develop, market, and sell products. Hour Loop predominantly operates through online retail channels such as Amazon, Walmart, and Hourloop.com. The company, as an Internet marketplace seller, sells products in multiple categories, including home/garden decor, toys, kitchenware, apparel, and electronics. It has only one segment, which is online retail (e-commerce).
77GF Score
Get the complete analysis for HOUR
PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
HOUR has been successfully added to your 
