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The historical rank and industry rank for China Petrochemical Development's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1314'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.73
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, China Petrochemical Development's highest PB Ratio was 0.73. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.46.
TPE:1314's PB Ratio is ranked better than 93.46% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs TPE:1314: 0.42
During the past 12 months, China Petrochemical Development's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Petrochemical Development was 29.70% per year. The lowest was -3.50% per year. And the median was 2.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) 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.
China Petrochemical Development PB Ratio Related Terms
China Petrochemical Development 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Petrochemical Development'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.
China Petrochemical Development PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Petrochemical Development's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Petrochemical Development's PB Ratio falls into.
China Petrochemical Development 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.
China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) has a PB Ratio of 0.42 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Petrochemical Development and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, China Petrochemical Development's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, China Petrochemical Development ranks #103 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is China Petrochemical Development's PB Ratio too high?
China Petrochemical Development's current PB Ratio of 0.42 is near median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.73. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.63. China Petrochemical Development's value of 0.42 is 74.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Petrochemical Development ranks #103 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Petrochemical Development has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Petrochemical Development's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Petrochemical Development ranks #103 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places China Petrochemical Development in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.63. China Petrochemical Development's value of 0.42 is 74.2% below this benchmark. Historically, China Petrochemical Development's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 1.63, China Petrochemical Development 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 1.63, based on 1,575 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. China Petrochemical Development's current PB Ratio of 0.42 is 74.2% 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 China Petrochemical Development and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Petrochemical Development's current PB Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Petrochemical Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$6.69, compared to a current price of NT$8.42 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 74.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.63. China Petrochemical Development's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314), the current PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 22, 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 China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Petrochemical Development stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$8.42 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$6.69.
GuruFocus considers China Petrochemical Development to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1314:
PB Ratio: 0.42 (near median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: NT$6.69 vs. price of NT$8.42 (25.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.2% below the Chemicals median (#103 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1314 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Petrochemical Development Business Description
China Petrochemical Development Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two reportable segments based on product type: the Acrylonitrile & Acetic Acid segment and the Caprolactam segment. The caprolactam segment, which generates the majority of the revenue of the two segments, involves the sales of textiles, plastic automotive parts, packaging films, conveyor belts, ropes, and fishing lines. The acrylonitrile sells acrylic fibers, a plastic used for home appliance casings and tools, and water treatment products. The products of nylon pellets include fiber nylon pellets and engineering plastic nylon pellets.
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