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HgCapital TrustLSE:HGTS 47 PB Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HGTS with a GF Score™ of 47/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,600 Asset Management companies, HgCapital Trust ranks better than 80.31% 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 (2026-07-23), HgCapital Trust's share price is £0.00. HgCapital Trust's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £6.31. Hence, HgCapital Trust's PB Ratio of today is 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for HgCapital Trust's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HGTS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 0.95 Max: 1.37
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, HgCapital Trust's highest PB Ratio was 1.37. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.95.
LSE:HGTS's PB Ratio is ranked better than 80.31% of 1600
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs LSE:HGTS: 0.68
During the past 12 months, HgCapital Trust's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of HgCapital Trust was 26.90% per year. The lowest was 1.80% per year. And the median was 13.10% 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.
HgCapital Trust PB Ratio Related Terms
HgCapital Trust PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HgCapital Trust'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 Asset Management subindustry, HgCapital Trust'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.
HgCapital Trust PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, HgCapital Trust's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HgCapital Trust'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.
HgCapital Trust'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.
HgCapital Trust (LSE:HGTS) has a PB Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on HgCapital Trust and its competitors. Over the past decade, HgCapital Trust's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.37. According to the industry distribution chart, HgCapital Trust ranks #315 out of 1600 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is HgCapital Trust's PB Ratio too high?
HgCapital Trust's current PB Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.37. Based on the distribution chart, HgCapital Trust ranks #315 out of 1600 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HgCapital Trust has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HgCapital Trust's PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, HgCapital Trust ranks #315 out of 1600 companies for PB Ratio. This places HgCapital Trust in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Historically, HgCapital Trust's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.37 over the past decade. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,600 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. 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 HgCapital Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HgCapital Trust's current PB Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HgCapital Trust stock overvalued right now?
HgCapital Trust (LSE:HGTS) has a current PB Ratio of 0.00. The current PB Ratio is 0.00. HgCapital Trust's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 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 HgCapital Trust (LSE:HGTS), the current PB Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 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.
HgCapital Trust PLC is an investment trust with the objective of long-term capital appreciation by investing in unquoted companies. It provides investors with a diversified portfolio of private equity investments. It offers investors a liquid investment vehicle to gain exposure to Hg's diversified network of unquoted investments with minimal administrative burdens. Geographically, the majority is derived from the United Kingdom. It also has a presence in North America, Scandinavia, Germany & other Europe.
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