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LASCO ManufacturingXJAM:LASM 83 PB Ratio is 1.84 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.87. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD6.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, LASCO Manufacturing ranks worse than 64.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LASCO Manufacturing's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:LASM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41 Med: 1.87 Max: 2.92
Current: 1.84
During the past 8 years, LASCO Manufacturing's highest PB Ratio was 2.92. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 1.87.
XJAM:LASM's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 64.56% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs XJAM:LASM: 1.84
During the past 12 months, LASCO Manufacturing's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.50% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of LASCO Manufacturing was 18.10% per year. The lowest was 14.90% per year. And the median was 16.80% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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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.
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LASCO Manufacturing PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LASCO Manufacturing'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, LASCO Manufacturing'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.
LASCO Manufacturing PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, LASCO Manufacturing's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LASCO Manufacturing'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.
LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) has a PB Ratio of 1.84 as of Aug. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.87. Over the past decade, LASCO Manufacturing's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 2.92. According to the industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #1228 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is LASCO Manufacturing's PB Ratio too high?
LASCO Manufacturing's current PB Ratio of 1.84 is near median its 10-year median of 1.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 2.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 1.84 is 29.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #1228 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LASCO Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Manufacturing's PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #1228 out of 1902 companies for PB Ratio. This places LASCO Manufacturing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 1.84 is 29.6% above this benchmark. Historically, LASCO Manufacturing's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 2.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.87 vs. the industry median of 1.42, LASCO Manufacturing 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.42, based on 1,902 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. LASCO Manufacturing's current PB Ratio of 1.84 is 29.6% 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 LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LASCO Manufacturing's current PB Ratio is 1.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD6.63, compared to a current price of JMD7.80 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.87 and 29.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.42. LASCO Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM), the current PB Ratio is 1.84 as of Aug. 28, 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD7.80 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD6.63.
GuruFocus considers LASCO Manufacturing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:LASM:
PB Ratio: 1.84 (near median its 10-year median of 1.87)
GF Value™: JMD6.63 vs. price of JMD7.80 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1228 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:LASM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LASCO Manufacturing Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of soy-based products, juice drinks, water and packaging of milk-based products. The company's portfolio includes LASCO Food Drink, LaSoy Lactose-Free, Porridge Mix, Whole Milk, Instant enriched milk powder, and Readi Milk.
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