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Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.56) is close to 1-year low of 1.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600178'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 1.54 Max: 3.5
Current: 1.75
During the past 13 years, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.50. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.54.
SHSE:600178's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 59.66% of 1294
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.355
vs SHSE:600178: 1.75
During the past 12 months, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co was 58.40% per year. The lowest was -9.40% per year. And the median was 7.25% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co (SHSE:600178) 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.
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine 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.
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co'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.
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co (SHSE:600178) has a PB Ratio of 1.75 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 3.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co ranks #772 out of 1294 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's PB Ratio too high?
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's current PB Ratio of 1.75 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 3.50. The Vehicles & Parts industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's value of 1.75 is 29.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co ranks #772 out of 1294 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co ranks #772 out of 1294 companies for PB Ratio. This places Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's value of 1.75 is 29.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 3.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.36, based on 1,294 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. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's current PB Ratio of 1.75 is 29.2% 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 Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's current PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co (SHSE:600178) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.27, compared to a current price of ¥9.50 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 29.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.36. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co (SHSE:600178), the current PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Jul. 25, 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 Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co (SHSE:600178) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥9.50 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.27.
GuruFocus considers Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600178:
PB Ratio: 1.75 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.54)
GF Value™: ¥13.27 vs. price of ¥9.50 (28.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#772 of 1294)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co Ltd is a China-based company is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of mini-car engines, transmissions, parts, and casting products.
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