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SHSE:600018's PB Ratio is ranked better than 70.19% of 966
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs SHSE:600018: 0.83
During the past 12 months, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shanghai International Port (Group) Co was 11.90% per year. The lowest was 6.20% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co 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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co PB Ratio Chart
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Annual Data
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Shanghai International Port (Group) 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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
Shanghai International Port (Group) 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.
* 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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) has a PB Ratio of 0.83 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Shanghai International Port (Group) Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ranks #288 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's PB Ratio too high?
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's current PB Ratio of 0.83 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 3.00. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's value of 0.83 is 33.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ranks #288 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ranks #288 out of 966 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Shanghai International Port (Group) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's value of 0.83 is 33.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 3.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 966 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. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's current PB Ratio of 0.83 is 33.6% 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's current PB Ratio is 0.83, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai International Port (Group) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.00, compared to a current price of ¥5.17 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.83, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 33.6% below the Transportation industry median of 1.25. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018), the current PB Ratio is 0.83 as of Jul. 29, 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.17 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.00.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai International Port (Group) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600018:
PB Ratio: 0.83 (33% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: ¥6.00 vs. price of ¥5.17 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% below the Transportation median (#288 of 966)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600018 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Business Description
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Ltd is the world's largest container port in terms of throughput volume, and a major trans-shipment hub in China. It engages in handling port containers and bulk cargo along with other container-related services in the Yangtze River Delta. The gross profit in core port operation is approximately 72% in containers, 2% in bulk cargo, and 26% in port logistics and services. The Shanghai state-owned Asset Supervision and Administration Commission holds approximately a 44% stake in SIPG.
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