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XNEP:HIDCL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 87.53% of 1596
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs XNEP:HIDCL: 2.37
During the past 12 months, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company was 23.10% per year. The lowest was -12.10% per year. And the median was 1.70% 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.
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.
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company PB Ratio Related Terms
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company PB Ratio Chart
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Annual Data
* 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.
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company (XNEP:HIDCL) has a PB Ratio of 2.37 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 5.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company ranks #1397 out of 1596 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's PB Ratio too high?
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's current PB Ratio of 2.37 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 5.35. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's value of 2.37 is 146.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company ranks #1397 out of 1596 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company ranks #1397 out of 1596 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's value of 2.37 is 146.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 5.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company 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 Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.96, based on 1,596 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. Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's current PB Ratio of 2.37 is 146.9% 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 Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's current PB Ratio is 2.37, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company (XNEP:HIDCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR302.71, compared to a current price of NPR265.00 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.37, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 146.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.96. Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company (XNEP:HIDCL), the current PB Ratio is 2.37 as of Aug. 13, 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 Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company (XNEP:HIDCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NPR265.00 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR302.71.
GuruFocus considers Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:HIDCL:
PB Ratio: 2.37 (28% above median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: NPR302.71 vs. price of NPR265.00 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 146.9% above the Asset Management median (#1397 of 1596)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:HIDCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Ltd mobilizes funds from domestic and international resource base to cater to the needs of investments in the middle to mega hydroelectricity generation, transmission, and distribution projects. The company operates and generates revenue within Nepal.
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