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SHSE:603797's PB Ratio is ranked better than 79.39% of 228
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.55
vs SHSE:603797: 0.79
During the past 12 months, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co was 21.80% per year. The lowest was 5.70% per year. And the median was 9.60% 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.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection 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.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co PB Ratio Chart
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Annual Data
* 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.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection 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.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797) has a PB Ratio of 0.79 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 8.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co ranks #47 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's PB Ratio too high?
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's current PB Ratio of 0.79 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 8.79. The Waste Management industry median PB Ratio is 1.55. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's value of 0.79 is 49% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co ranks #47 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's PB Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co ranks #47 out of 228 companies for PB Ratio. This places Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.55. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's value of 0.79 is 49% below this benchmark. Historically, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 8.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 1.55, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection 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 Waste Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.55, based on 228 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. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's current PB Ratio of 0.79 is 49% 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 Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's current PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.92, compared to a current price of ¥4.66 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 49% below the Waste Management industry median of 1.55. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797), the current PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 13, 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 Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.66 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.92.
GuruFocus considers Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603797:
PB Ratio: 0.79 (42% below median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: ¥3.92 vs. price of ¥4.66 (18.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49% below the Waste Management median (#47 of 228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603797 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in operating sewage treatment project and supporting pipe network and ecological environment treatment project. The company produces and sells special equipment for environmental pollution prevention, and offers technical consultation and support services, among other activities. Some of the company's projects are Shantou dragon ball water purification plant, Shaoyang Jiangbei Wastewater treatment plant, and Shaoyang Yangxiqiao wastewater treatment plant, among others.
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