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Lumax InternationalTPE:6192 -4.56%91 PB Ratio is 1.47 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates TPE:6192 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$103.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Lumax International ranks worse than 59.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumax International's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6192'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 1.45 Max: 2.2
Current: 1.47
During the past 13 years, Lumax International's highest PB Ratio was 2.20. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.45.
TPE:6192's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 59.62% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.14
vs TPE:6192: 1.47
During the past 12 months, Lumax International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Lumax International was 12.20% per year. The lowest was 5.60% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Lumax International (TPE:6192) 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.
Lumax International PB Ratio Related Terms
Lumax International PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumax International'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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Lumax International'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.
Lumax International PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Lumax International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumax International'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.
Lumax International (TPE:6192) has a PB Ratio of 1.47 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Lumax International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Lumax International's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumax International ranks #93 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Lumax International's PB Ratio too high?
Lumax International's current PB Ratio of 1.47 is near median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 2.20. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.14. Lumax International's value of 1.47 is 28.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lumax International ranks #93 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lumax International has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumax International's PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Lumax International ranks #93 out of 156 companies for PB Ratio. This places Lumax International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.14. Lumax International's value of 1.47 is 28.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lumax International's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 2.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Lumax International has consistently been above 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.14, based on 156 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. Lumax International's current PB Ratio of 1.47 is 28.9% above 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 Lumax International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumax International's current PB Ratio is 1.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumax International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumax International (TPE:6192) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$103.10, compared to a current price of NT$115.00 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 28.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.14. Lumax International's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Lumax International (TPE:6192), the current PB Ratio is 1.47 as of Jul. 17, 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 Lumax International (TPE:6192) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumax International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$115.00 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$103.10.
GuruFocus considers Lumax International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6192:
PB Ratio: 1.47 (near median its 10-year median of 1.45)
GF Value™: NT$103.10 vs. price of NT$115.00 (11.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#93 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6192 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumax International Corp Ltd is engaged in the trading of electronic components and process control equipment, the integration of process control systems, and the provision of related maintenance services. It provides goods or services in the following reportable segments: Process control instrument - department A; Process control system - department B; Telecommunication system - department C; Electronics component - department D; and Other process control - department CN. Maximum revenue is derived from the Process control division, which provides hardware products for calibration, inspection, and maintenance of control valves, switch valves, measurement instruments, analyzing instruments, etc. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by China, and other markets.
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