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Ambow Education HoldingAMBO +1.44%44 PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates AMBO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Education companies, Ambow Education Holding ranks better than 70.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ambow Education Holding's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AMBO'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 1.33 Max: 7.96
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, Ambow Education Holding's highest PB Ratio was 7.96. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 1.33.
AMBO's PB Ratio is ranked better than 70.7% of 256
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.425
vs AMBO: 0.70
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -25.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ambow Education Holding was 324.70% per year. The lowest was -74.80% per year. And the median was -14.20% 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.
* 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Ambow Education Holding'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.
Ambow Education Holding PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ambow Education Holding's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ambow Education Holding'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.
Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) has a PB Ratio of 0.70 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 Ambow Education Holding and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Ambow Education Holding's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 7.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #75 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Ambow Education Holding's PB Ratio too high?
Ambow Education Holding's current PB Ratio of 0.70 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 7.96. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Ambow Education Holding's value of 0.70 is 50.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #75 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambow Education Holding has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambow Education Holding's PB Ratio compare to WAFU and ASPU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #75 out of 256 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Ambow Education Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Ambow Education Holding's value of 0.70 is 50.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ambow Education Holding's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 7.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Ambow Education Holding 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 an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.43, based on 256 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. Ambow Education Holding's current PB Ratio of 0.70 is 50.9% 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 Ambow Education Holding and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambow Education Holding's current PB Ratio is 0.70, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambow Education Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.48, compared to a current price of $2.12 — trading 43.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.70, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 50.9% below the Education industry median of 1.43. Ambow Education Holding's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Ambow Education Holding (AMBO), the current PB Ratio is 0.70 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 Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambow Education Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.12 is trading 43.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.48.
GuruFocus considers Ambow Education Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMBO:
PB Ratio: 0.70 (47% below median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: $1.48 vs. price of $2.12 (43.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.9% below the Education median (#75 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd is an AI-driven technology educational company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is developing a new HybriU AI Digital Education Solution that transforms the educational environment, bridging the gap between traditional methods and the future of digital learning. The solution combines sophisticated software and hardware to create an AI-powered digital and hybrid classroom, designed to enhance educational delivery and engagement. In addition, the group offers high-quality, individualized, and dynamic career education services and products through the operation of its for-profit colleges. Substantially the majority of the group's revenues are derived from the United States, based on the geographical locations where services are provided to customers.
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