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ZK International Group CoZKIN +2.25%59 PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates ZKIN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Steel companies, ZK International Group Co ranks better than 85.71% on this metric.
ZK International Group Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.36) is close to 1-year low of 0.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZK International Group Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ZKIN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.61 Max: 12.35
Current: 0.37
During the past 11 years, ZK International Group Co's highest PB Ratio was 12.35. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.61.
ZKIN's PB Ratio is ranked better than 85.71% of 609
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs ZKIN: 0.37
During the past 12 months, ZK International Group Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -31.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -42.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -32.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of ZK International Group Co was 86.80% per year. The lowest was -42.50% per year. And the median was 6.55% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
ZK International Group Co (NAS:ZKIN) 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.
ZK International Group Co PB Ratio Related Terms
ZK International Group Co 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.
For the Steel subindustry, ZK International Group Co'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.
ZK International Group Co PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ZK International Group Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZK International Group Co'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.
ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) has a PB Ratio of 0.37 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on ZK International Group Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, ZK International Group Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 12.35. According to the industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #87 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is ZK International Group Co's PB Ratio too high?
ZK International Group Co's current PB Ratio of 0.37 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 12.35. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.98. ZK International Group Co's value of 0.37 is 62.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #87 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ZK International Group Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZK International Group Co's PB Ratio compare to LUD and HLP?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #87 out of 609 companies for PB Ratio. This places ZK International Group Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.98. ZK International Group Co's value of 0.37 is 62.2% below this benchmark. Historically, ZK International Group Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 12.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.98, ZK International Group Co 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.98, based on 609 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. ZK International Group Co's current PB Ratio of 0.37 is 62.2% 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 ZK International Group Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZK International Group Co's current PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZK International Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.78, compared to a current price of $1.36 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 62.2% below the Steel industry median of 0.98. ZK International Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN), the current PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Jul. 16, 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.36 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.78.
GuruFocus considers ZK International Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ZKIN:
PB Ratio: 0.37 (39% below median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $1.78 vs. price of $1.36 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.2% below the Steel median (#87 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZKIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZK International Group Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of metal pipes. The company is specialized in producing double-press thin-walled stainless steel tubes and fittings, carbon steel tubes and fittings, single-press tubes and fittings, and stainless-steel strips. The products are used in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, firefighting, food, beverage, ships, engines, industrial seawater desalination and systems of direct-drinking water, cold /hot water supply, city water supply, and gas of large/middle scale construction projects.
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