Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) PB Ratio: 2.85 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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ROCO:1268 Hi-Lai Foods Co Ltd ROCO:1268
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Price NT$172.50
GF Value NT$184.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hi-Lai Foods Co PB Ratio?

Hi-Lai Foods Co ROCO:1268 +2.37% 80 PB Ratio is 2.85 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.03. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1268 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$184.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Restaurants companies, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks worse than 58.1% 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 (2026-08-01), Hi-Lai Foods Co's share price is NT$172.50. Hi-Lai Foods Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$60.46. Hence, Hi-Lai Foods Co's PB Ratio of today is 2.85.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Lai Foods Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:1268' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15   Med: 3.03   Max: 5.54
Current: 2.86

During the past 13 years, Hi-Lai Foods Co's highest PB Ratio was 5.54. The lowest was 2.15. And the median was 3.03.

ROCO:1268's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
58.1% of 327 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.41 vs ROCO:1268: 2.86

During the past 12 months, Hi-Lai Foods Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hi-Lai Foods Co was 43.40% per year. The lowest was -1.50% per year. And the median was 6.70% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Hi-Lai Foods Co  (ROCO:1268) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Hi-Lai Foods Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Hi-Lai Foods Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.

Hi-Lai Foods Co PB Ratio Chart

Hi-Lai Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
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Hi-Lai Foods Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.56 2.97 3.08 2.92 2.58

ROCO:1268 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.


Hi-Lai Foods Co PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hi-Lai Foods Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lai Foods Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Hi-Lai Foods Co 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.

Hi-Lai Foods Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=172.50/60.456
=2.85

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 2.85 mean?
Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) has a PB Ratio of 2.85 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.03. Over the past decade, Hi-Lai Foods Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.15 to 5.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #190 out of 327 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co's PB Ratio too high?
Hi-Lai Foods Co's current PB Ratio of 2.85 is near median its 10-year median of 3.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 5.54. The Restaurants industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 2.85 is 18.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #190 out of 327 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi-Lai Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lai Foods Co's PB Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #190 out of 327 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hi-Lai Foods Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 2.85 is 18.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Lai Foods Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.15 to 5.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Hi-Lai Foods Co 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 Restaurants company?
The median PB Ratio among Restaurants companies is 2.41, based on 327 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. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current PB Ratio of 2.85 is 18.3% 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current PB Ratio is 2.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$184.71, compared to a current price of NT$172.50 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 18.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.41. Hi-Lai Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268), the current PB Ratio is 2.85 as of Aug. 01, 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$172.50 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$184.71. GuruFocus considers Hi-Lai Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:1268:

  • PB Ratio: 2.85 (near median its 10-year median of 3.03)
  • GF Value™: NT$184.71 vs. price of NT$172.50 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.3% above the Restaurants median (#190 of 327)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hi-Lai Foods Co Business Description

Address No.266, Chenggong 1st Road, 21st Floor - 1, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 801
Hi-Lai Foods Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based food and beverages company. The company has large team of chefs and a professional brand marketing team, continuously developing new food, beverage, and dessert products, coupled with high-quality service and ambiance to attract diverse consumer groups.
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NT$172.50
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