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China Man-Made FiberTPE:1718 -6.44%65 PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates TPE:1718 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,511 Banks companies, China Man-Made Fiber ranks better than 78.36% on this metric.
China Man-Made Fiber Corp stock PB Ratio (=0.83) is close to 10-year high of 0.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Man-Made Fiber's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1718'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.49 Max: 0.91
Current: 0.75
During the past 13 years, China Man-Made Fiber's highest PB Ratio was 0.91. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.49.
TPE:1718's PB Ratio is ranked better than 78.36% of 1511
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs TPE:1718: 0.75
During the past 12 months, China Man-Made Fiber's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Man-Made Fiber was 14.10% per year. The lowest was -4.30% per year. And the median was 3.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) 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 Man-Made Fiber PB Ratio Related Terms
China Man-Made Fiber PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Man-Made Fiber'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, China Man-Made Fiber'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 Man-Made Fiber PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, China Man-Made Fiber's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Man-Made Fiber'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.
China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) has a PB Ratio of 0.75 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Man-Made Fiber and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, China Man-Made Fiber's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, China Man-Made Fiber ranks #327 out of 1511 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is China Man-Made Fiber's PB Ratio too high?
China Man-Made Fiber's current PB Ratio of 0.75 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.91. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. China Man-Made Fiber's value of 0.75 is 32.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Man-Made Fiber ranks #327 out of 1511 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Man-Made Fiber has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Man-Made Fiber's PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, China Man-Made Fiber ranks #327 out of 1511 companies for PB Ratio. This places China Man-Made Fiber in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. China Man-Made Fiber's value of 0.75 is 32.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Man-Made Fiber's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 1.11, China Man-Made Fiber 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 Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.11, based on 1,511 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 Man-Made Fiber's current PB Ratio of 0.75 is 32.4% 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 Man-Made Fiber and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Man-Made Fiber's current PB Ratio is 0.75, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Man-Made Fiber stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.35, compared to a current price of NT$12.35 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.75, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 32.4% below the Banks industry median of 1.11. China Man-Made Fiber's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718), the current PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 23, 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 Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Man-Made Fiber stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$12.35 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.35.
GuruFocus considers China Man-Made Fiber to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1718:
PB Ratio: 0.75 (53% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: NT$9.35 vs. price of NT$12.35 (32.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% below the Banks median (#327 of 1511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1718 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Man-Made Fiber Corp makes and sells chemicals and fiber products, including polyester yarn and filament, and rayon yarn and fiber, which are used to make apparel, footwear, and industrial cloth. The company's segments include Chemical Industry Department, Chemical Fiber Department, Bank departments, and other departments. The majority of its revenue is generated from banking departments.
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