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World Houseware holdingsWHWRF 33 PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates WHWRF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.04. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, World Houseware holdings ranks better than 94.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Houseware holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WHWRF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, World Houseware holdings's highest PB Ratio was 0.85. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.32.
WHWRF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 94.07% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs WHWRF: 0.30
During the past 12 months, World Houseware holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of World Houseware holdings was 38.20% per year. The lowest was -17.50% per year. And the median was 1.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
World Houseware holdings (OTCPK:WHWRF) 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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, World Houseware 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.
World Houseware holdings PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, World Houseware holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Houseware 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.
World Houseware holdings (WHWRF) has a PB Ratio of 0.33 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on World Houseware holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, World Houseware holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, World Houseware holdings ranks #102 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is World Houseware holdings' PB Ratio too high?
World Houseware holdings' current PB Ratio of 0.33 is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.85. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. World Houseware holdings' value of 0.33 is 75% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Houseware holdings ranks #102 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, World Houseware holdings has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Houseware holdings' PB Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, World Houseware holdings ranks #102 out of 1719 companies for PB Ratio. This places World Houseware holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. World Houseware holdings' value of 0.33 is 75% below this benchmark. Historically, World Houseware holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 1.32, World Houseware 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.32, based on 1,719 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. World Houseware holdings's current PB Ratio of 0.33 is 75% 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 World Houseware holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Houseware holdings's current PB Ratio is 0.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Houseware holdings stock overvalued right now?
World Houseware holdings (WHWRF) has a current PB Ratio of 0.33. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 75% below the Construction industry median of 1.32. World Houseware holdings' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 World Houseware holdings (WHWRF), the current PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Jul. 14, 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 World Houseware holdings (WHWRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Houseware holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.05 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.04.
Key valuation signals for WHWRF:
PB Ratio: 0.33 (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: $0.04 vs. price of $0.05 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75% below the Construction median (#102 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHWRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
World Houseware Holdings is an investment holding company. Its segments include Household products, which manufacture and distribute household products; PVC pipes and fittings, which manufacture and distribute PVC pipes and fittings; and Property investments, which invests in properties. The majority of revenue is derived from PVC pipes and fittings segment. Its geographical areas include Mainland China, Hong Kong, Asia (excluding Hong Kong and Mainland China), and Others.
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