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Tantech HoldingsTANH -8.79%29 PB Ratio is 0.02 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates TANH with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tantech Holdings ranks better than 99.84% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-08-29), Tantech Holdings's share price is $0.341. Tantech Holdings's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $17.76. Hence, Tantech Holdings's PB Ratio of today is 0.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tantech Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TANH'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.33 Max: 1.55
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, Tantech Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 1.55. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.33.
TANH's PB Ratio is ranked better than 99.84% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs TANH: 0.02
During the past 12 months, Tantech Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -84.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -83.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -77.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -49.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Tantech Holdings was 19.20% per year. The lowest was -83.50% per year. And the median was -9.70% 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.
Tantech Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Tantech Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tantech Holdings'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Tantech Holdings'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.
Tantech Holdings PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tantech Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tantech Holdings'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.
Tantech Holdings (TANH) has a PB Ratio of 0.02 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Tantech Holdings and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Tantech Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Tantech Holdings ranks #3 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Tantech Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Tantech Holdings' current PB Ratio of 0.02 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Tantech Holdings' value of 0.02 is 98.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tantech Holdings ranks #3 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tantech Holdings has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tantech Holdings' PB Ratio compare to DQWS and NASO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tantech Holdings ranks #3 out of 1902 companies for PB Ratio. This places Tantech Holdings in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Tantech Holdings' value of 0.02 is 98.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Tantech Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Tantech Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.42, based on 1,902 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. Tantech Holdings's current PB Ratio of 0.02 is 98.6% 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 Tantech Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Tantech Holdings's current PB Ratio is 0.02, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tantech Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tantech Holdings (TANH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.51, compared to a current price of $0.34 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.02, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 98.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.42. Tantech Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Tantech Holdings (TANH), the current PB Ratio is 0.02 as of Aug. 29, 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 Tantech Holdings (TANH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tantech Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.34 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.51.
GuruFocus considers Tantech Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TANH:
PB Ratio: 0.02 (94% below median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: $0.51 vs. price of $0.34 (33.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#3 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TANH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tantech Holdings Ltd manufactures bamboo charcoal-based products. The company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the production and distribution of household products along with a trading business, which involves the export of charcoal products. It also manufactures electric double-layer capacitors carbon materials and low-emission barbecue charcoal. Its product portfolio includes air purifiers and humidifiers, underfloor humidity control, pillows and mattresses, wardrobe deodorizers, mousepads, and wrist mats, refrigerator deodorant, and charcoal toilet cleaner disks.
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