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Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corp stock PB Ratio (=1.96) is close to 10-year low of 1.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Baolong Automotive's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603197'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77 Med: 3.62 Max: 9.81
Current: 1.99
During the past 13 years, Shanghai Baolong Automotive's highest PB Ratio was 9.81. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 3.62.
SHSE:603197's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 62.78% of 1295
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs SHSE:603197: 1.99
During the past 12 months, Shanghai Baolong Automotive's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shanghai Baolong Automotive was 38.60% per year. The lowest was -4.30% per year. And the median was 16.80% 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.
Shanghai Baolong Automotive PB Ratio Related Terms
Shanghai Baolong Automotive 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, Shanghai Baolong Automotive'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 Baolong Automotive PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shanghai Baolong Automotive's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Baolong Automotive'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.
Shanghai Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) has a PB Ratio of 1.99 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Shanghai Baolong Automotive and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 3.62. Over the past decade, Shanghai Baolong Automotive's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 9.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Baolong Automotive ranks #813 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Shanghai Baolong Automotive's PB Ratio too high?
Shanghai Baolong Automotive's current PB Ratio of 1.99 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 3.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 9.81. The Vehicles & Parts industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's value of 1.99 is 40.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Baolong Automotive ranks #813 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Baolong Automotive has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Baolong Automotive's PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Shanghai Baolong Automotive ranks #813 out of 1295 companies for PB Ratio. This places Shanghai Baolong Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's value of 1.99 is 40.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Baolong Automotive's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 9.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.62 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Shanghai Baolong Automotive 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 1.42, based on 1,295 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 Baolong Automotive's current PB Ratio of 1.99 is 40.1% 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 Shanghai Baolong Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's current PB Ratio is 1.99, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 3.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Baolong Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥54.99, compared to a current price of ¥30.40 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.99, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 3.62 and 40.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.42. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197), the current PB Ratio is 1.99 as of Aug. 15, 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 Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baolong Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥30.40 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥54.99.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Baolong Automotive to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603197:
PB Ratio: 1.99 (45% below median its 10-year median of 3.62)
GF Value™: ¥54.99 vs. price of ¥30.40 (44.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#813 of 1295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corp is a Chinese manufacturer of automotive parts and components. Its products include tire valves and accessories, wheel balancing weights, performance exhaust products, automotive pressure sensors, and hydro-forming automotive body parts, among others. The company sells its products in China and various other countries.
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