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Shanghai Gentech CoSHSE:688596 -14.42%84 PB Ratio is 3.78 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 3.20. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688596 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥47.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,981 Industrial Products companies, Shanghai Gentech Co ranks worse than 72.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Gentech Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688596'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12 Med: 3.2 Max: 9.26
Current: 3.78
During the past 13 years, Shanghai Gentech Co's highest PB Ratio was 9.26. The lowest was 2.12. And the median was 3.20.
SHSE:688596's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 72.93% of 2981
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.11
vs SHSE:688596: 3.78
During the past 12 months, Shanghai Gentech Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 23.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shanghai Gentech Co was 40.80% per year. The lowest was 5.40% per year. And the median was 17.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596) 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 Gentech Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Shanghai Gentech Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shanghai Gentech Co's PB Ratio can be seen below:
* 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shanghai Gentech 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 Gentech Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Gentech Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Gentech 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.
Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596) has a PB Ratio of 3.78 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Shanghai Gentech Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 3.20. Over the past decade, Shanghai Gentech Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 9.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gentech Co ranks #2174 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Shanghai Gentech Co's PB Ratio too high?
Shanghai Gentech Co's current PB Ratio of 3.78 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 9.26. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.11. Shanghai Gentech Co's value of 3.78 is 79.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Gentech Co ranks #2174 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Gentech Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Gentech Co's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gentech Co ranks #2174 out of 2981 companies for PB Ratio. This places Shanghai Gentech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.11. Shanghai Gentech Co's value of 3.78 is 79.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Gentech Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 9.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.20 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Shanghai Gentech 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.11, based on 2,981 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 Gentech Co's current PB Ratio of 3.78 is 79.1% 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 Gentech Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Gentech Co's current PB Ratio is 3.78, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Gentech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥47.28, compared to a current price of ¥48.18 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.78, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.20 and 79.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.11. Shanghai Gentech Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 13 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 Gentech Co (SHSE:688596), the current PB Ratio is 3.78 as of Jul. 19, 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 Gentech Co (SHSE:688596) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gentech Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥48.18 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥47.28.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Gentech Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688596:
PB Ratio: 3.78 (18% above median its 10-year median of 3.20)
GF Value™: ¥47.28 vs. price of ¥48.18 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.1% above the Industrial Products median (#2174 of 2981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Gentech Co Ltd is engaged in designing, production, installation and supporting services of gas chemical supply system. The company is also engaged in designing and installation of water treatment systems, recycling system, clean fluid system, and other systems.
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