Advance ZincTekADVNF 27 PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 4.43. GuruFocus rates ADVNF with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Advance ZincTek ranks better than 59.59% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-06-29), Advance ZincTek's share price is $0.53. Advance ZincTek's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.39. Hence, Advance ZincTek's PB Ratio of today is 1.35.
Good Sign:
Advance ZincTek Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.36) is close to 10-year low of 1.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advance ZincTek's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ADVNF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27 Med: 4.43 Max: 60.5
Current: 1.36
During the past 13 years, Advance ZincTek's highest PB Ratio was 60.50. The lowest was 1.27. And the median was 4.43.
ADVNF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 59.59% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs ADVNF: 1.36
During the past 12 months, Advance ZincTek's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 30.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Advance ZincTek was 86.00% per year. The lowest was -50.20% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Advance ZincTek (OTCPK:ADVNF) 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.
Advance ZincTek PB Ratio Related Terms
Advance ZincTek PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advance ZincTek'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 Chemicals subindustry, Advance ZincTek'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.
Advance ZincTek PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Advance ZincTek's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advance ZincTek'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.
Advance ZincTek's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Advance ZincTek (ADVNF) has a PB Ratio of 1.35 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Advance ZincTek and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 4.43. Over the past decade, Advance ZincTek's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 60.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Advance ZincTek ranks #638 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Advance ZincTek's PB Ratio too high?
Advance ZincTek's current PB Ratio of 1.35 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 4.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 60.50. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.75. Advance ZincTek's value of 1.35 is 22.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advance ZincTek ranks #638 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Advance ZincTek has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advance ZincTek's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Advance ZincTek ranks #638 out of 1579 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Advance ZincTek in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.75. Advance ZincTek's value of 1.35 is 22.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Advance ZincTek's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 60.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.43 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Advance ZincTek 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.75, based on 1,579 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. Advance ZincTek's current PB Ratio of 1.35 is 22.9% 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 Advance ZincTek and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advance ZincTek's current PB Ratio is 1.35, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 4.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advance ZincTek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance ZincTek (ADVNF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.67, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.35, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 4.43 and 22.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.75. Advance ZincTek's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Advance ZincTek (ADVNF), the current PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Jun. 29, 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 Advance ZincTek (ADVNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance ZincTek stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.67.
GuruFocus considers Advance ZincTek to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ADVNF:
PB Ratio: 1.35 (70% below median its 10-year median of 4.43)
GF Value™: $0.67 vs. price of $0.53 (20.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.9% below the Chemicals median (#638 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADVNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advance ZincTek Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of aluminium oxide powder (Alusion), zinc oxide dispersions, and zinc oxide powder (collectively ZinClear) for the Personal Care Sector. The company operates in a single segment which is the Personal Care segment which produces and distributes dispersions of mineral-only UV filters in cosmetic emollients used for sunscreen, skincare and pharmaceutical formulations, as well as alumina plate-like powders used for cosmetic applications. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from United States of America and Canada, Australia, and the Rest of the world.
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