Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) PB Ratio: 0.88 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 19% Below Median


ASX:SST Steamships Trading Co Ltd ASX:SST
55 GF Score
Price A$10.00
GF Value A$102.19
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Steamships Trading Co PB Ratio?

Steamships Trading Co ASX:SST 55 PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates ASX:SST with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of A$102.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 971 Transportation companies, Steamships Trading Co ranks better than 68.07% 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 (2026-06-25), Steamships Trading Co's share price is A$10.00. Steamships Trading Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$11.41. Hence, Steamships Trading Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.88.

Good Sign:

Steamships Trading Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.96) is close to 1-year low of 0.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for Steamships Trading Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:SST' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 1.09   Max: 2.88
Current: 0.87

During the past 13 years, Steamships Trading Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.88. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.09.

ASX:SST's PB Ratio is ranked better than
68.07% of 971 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs ASX:SST: 0.87

During the past 12 months, Steamships Trading Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -18.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Steamships Trading Co was 31.90% per year. The lowest was -18.20% per year. And the median was 6.80% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Steamships Trading Co  (ASX:SST) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Steamships Trading Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Steamships Trading Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steamships Trading Co'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.

Steamships Trading Co PB Ratio Chart

Steamships Trading Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.97 0.50 0.59 1.26 0.88

Steamships Trading Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.59 1.29 1.26 1.32 0.88

ASX:SST vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Steamships Trading 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.


Steamships Trading Co PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Steamships Trading Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Steamships Trading Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Steamships Trading Co 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.

Steamships Trading Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=10.00/11.409
=0.88

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.88 mean?
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) has a PB Ratio of 0.88 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Steamships Trading Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #310 out of 971 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Steamships Trading Co's PB Ratio too high?
Steamships Trading Co's current PB Ratio of 0.88 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 2.88. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. Steamships Trading Co's value of 0.88 is 29.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #310 out of 971 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Steamships Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steamships Trading Co's PB Ratio compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #310 out of 971 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Steamships Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. Steamships Trading Co's value of 0.88 is 29.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Steamships Trading Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Steamships Trading 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 971 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. Steamships Trading Co's current PB Ratio of 0.88 is 29.6% 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 Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steamships Trading Co's current PB Ratio is 0.88, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steamships Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$102.19, compared to a current price of A$10.00 — trading 90.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.88, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 29.6% below the Transportation industry median of 1.25. Steamships Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST), the current PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Jun. 25, 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$10.00 is trading 90.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$102.19. GuruFocus considers Steamships Trading Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SST:

  • PB Ratio: 0.88 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.09)
  • GF Value™: A$102.19 vs. price of A$10.00 (90.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.6% below the Transportation median (#310 of 971)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Steamships Trading Co Business Description

Address 345, Stanley Esplanade, Section 20, Allotments 3, 4 and 5, Level 2 Granville, PO Box 1, National Capital District, Port Moresby, PNG, NCD 121
Steamships Trading Co Ltd is a diversified holding company. The company's operating segment includes i) Property and hospitality: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. ii) Logistics: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. iii) Commercial & investment: It consists of commercial, head office administration function and insurance activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Property and hospitality segment. Geographically, the company operates almost wholly in Papua New Guinea.
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