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Yuanli Chemical Group CoSHSE:603217 +3.45%75 PB Ratio is 1.65 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603217 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥20.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Yuanli Chemical Group Co ranks better than 52.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yuanli Chemical Group Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603217'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 1.66 Max: 7.57
Current: 1.67
During the past 10 years, Yuanli Chemical Group Co's highest PB Ratio was 7.57. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.66.
SHSE:603217's PB Ratio is ranked better than 52.74% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs SHSE:603217: 1.67
During the past 12 months, Yuanli Chemical Group Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Yuanli Chemical Group Co was 48.50% per year. The lowest was 4.30% per year. And the median was 11.40% 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.
* 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 Chemicals subindustry, Yuanli Chemical 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.
Yuanli Chemical Group Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Yuanli Chemical Group Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yuanli Chemical Group 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.
Yuanli Chemical Group Co (SHSE:603217) has a PB Ratio of 1.65 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Yuanli Chemical Group Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, Yuanli Chemical Group Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 7.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Yuanli Chemical Group Co ranks #749 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Yuanli Chemical Group Co's PB Ratio too high?
Yuanli Chemical Group Co's current PB Ratio of 1.65 is near median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 7.57. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Yuanli Chemical Group Co's value of 1.65 is 4.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yuanli Chemical Group Co ranks #749 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yuanli Chemical Group Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yuanli Chemical Group Co's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Yuanli Chemical Group Co ranks #749 out of 1585 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Yuanli Chemical Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Yuanli Chemical Group Co's value of 1.65 is 4.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Yuanli Chemical Group Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 7.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Yuanli Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.72, based on 1,585 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. Yuanli Chemical Group Co's current PB Ratio of 1.65 is 4.1% 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 Yuanli Chemical Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yuanli Chemical Group Co's current PB Ratio is 1.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yuanli Chemical Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yuanli Chemical Group Co (SHSE:603217) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.18, compared to a current price of ¥28.15 — trading 39.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 4.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. Yuanli Chemical Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Yuanli Chemical Group Co (SHSE:603217), the current PB Ratio is 1.65 as of Sep. 21, 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 Yuanli Chemical Group Co (SHSE:603217) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yuanli Chemical Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥28.15 is trading 39.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.18.
GuruFocus considers Yuanli Chemical Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603217:
PB Ratio: 1.65 (near median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: ¥20.18 vs. price of ¥28.15 (39.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.1% below the Chemicals median (#749 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603217 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yuanli Chemical Group Co Ltd formerly, Shandong Yuanli Science and Technology Co Ltd is a high-tech enterprise specializing in research and development, production and operation of fine chemicals. It serves various industries namely coatings and casting binders, inks, pigments, UV-curing materials, polyurethanes, wire and cable, leather products, PVC conveyor belts, optical glasses resins, personal care, pharmaceutical and others. The company offers green solvents, dibasic alcohol, plasticizers, and coalescing agents.
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