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Shanghai ChemspecSHSE:688602 +0.95%74 PB Ratio is 1.22 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688602 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Shanghai Chemspec ranks better than 63.98% on this metric.
Shanghai Chemspec Corp stock PB Ratio (=1.14) is close to 5-year low of 1.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Chemspec's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688602'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.54 Max: 4.28
Current: 1.22
During the past 10 years, Shanghai Chemspec's highest PB Ratio was 4.28. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.54.
SHSE:688602's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.98% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs SHSE:688602: 1.22
During the past 12 months, Shanghai Chemspec's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shanghai Chemspec was 19.80% per year. The lowest was -12.20% per year. And the median was 5.80% 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 Chemspec PB Ratio Related Terms
Shanghai Chemspec PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shanghai Chemspec'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 Chemicals subindustry, Shanghai Chemspec'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 Chemspec PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shanghai Chemspec's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Chemspec'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 Chemspec (SHSE:688602) has a PB Ratio of 1.22 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Shanghai Chemspec and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, Shanghai Chemspec's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 4.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Chemspec ranks #568 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Shanghai Chemspec's PB Ratio too high?
Shanghai Chemspec's current PB Ratio of 1.22 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 4.28. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Shanghai Chemspec's value of 1.22 is 26.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Chemspec ranks #568 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Chemspec has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Chemspec's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shanghai Chemspec ranks #568 out of 1577 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Shanghai Chemspec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Shanghai Chemspec's value of 1.22 is 26.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Chemspec's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 4.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Shanghai Chemspec 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 1.65, based on 1,577 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 Chemspec's current PB Ratio of 1.22 is 26.1% 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 Shanghai Chemspec and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Chemspec's current PB Ratio is 1.22, which is 21% below 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 Shanghai Chemspec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Chemspec (SHSE:688602) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.27, compared to a current price of ¥6.39 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.22, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 26.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.65. Shanghai Chemspec's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Chemspec (SHSE:688602), the current PB Ratio is 1.22 as of Aug. 02, 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 Chemspec (SHSE:688602) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Chemspec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.39 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.27.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Chemspec to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688602:
PB Ratio: 1.22 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.54)
GF Value™: ¥6.27 vs. price of ¥6.39 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.1% below the Chemicals median (#568 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688602 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Chemspec Corp is engaged in research & development, production and sales of fine chemicals. It is globally recognized as an industry leader in providing fluorinated specialty chemicals serving markets in a variety of applications. These include liquid crystals, lithium-ion battery components, pharmaceutical chemicals, and agrochemicals.
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