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Kung Sing EngineeringTPE:5521 -1.84%72 PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates TPE:5521 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$16.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,721 Construction companies, Kung Sing Engineering ranks better than 67.64% on this metric.
Kung Sing Engineering Corp stock PB Ratio (=0.89) is close to 2-year low of 0.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kung Sing Engineering's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:5521'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 0.87 Max: 2.28
Current: 0.84
During the past 13 years, Kung Sing Engineering's highest PB Ratio was 2.28. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.87.
TPE:5521's PB Ratio is ranked better than 67.64% of 1721
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.31
vs TPE:5521: 0.84
During the past 12 months, Kung Sing Engineering's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kung Sing Engineering was 7.40% per year. The lowest was -7.30% per year. And the median was 0.55% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521) 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.
* 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kung Sing Engineering'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.
Kung Sing Engineering PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kung Sing Engineering's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kung Sing Engineering'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.
Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521) has a PB Ratio of 0.84 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kung Sing Engineering and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Kung Sing Engineering's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Kung Sing Engineering ranks #557 out of 1721 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Kung Sing Engineering's PB Ratio too high?
Kung Sing Engineering's current PB Ratio of 0.84 is near median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 2.28. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. Kung Sing Engineering's value of 0.84 is 35.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kung Sing Engineering ranks #557 out of 1721 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kung Sing Engineering has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kung Sing Engineering's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kung Sing Engineering ranks #557 out of 1721 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Kung Sing Engineering in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. Kung Sing Engineering's value of 0.84 is 35.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kung Sing Engineering's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.31, Kung Sing Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.31, based on 1,721 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. Kung Sing Engineering's current PB Ratio of 0.84 is 35.9% 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 Kung Sing Engineering and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kung Sing Engineering's current PB Ratio is 0.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kung Sing Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.67, compared to a current price of NT$9.60 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 35.9% below the Construction industry median of 1.31. Kung Sing Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521), the current PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Jul. 30, 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 Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kung Sing Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$9.60 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.67.
GuruFocus considers Kung Sing Engineering to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5521:
PB Ratio: 0.84 (near median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: NT$16.67 vs. price of NT$9.60 (42.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.9% below the Construction median (#557 of 1721)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kung Sing Engineering Corp is engaged in civil engineering and construction projects. It constructs highways, tunnels, bridges, mass transportation systems, schools, as well as residential and commercial buildings. The main business activities of the Company are the construction and repair of roads and bridges.
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