Central Glass CoCGCLF 77 PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates CGCLF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.90. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, Central Glass Co ranks better than 78.4% 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 (2026-06-24), Central Glass Co's share price is $23.86. Central Glass Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.42. Hence, Central Glass Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.76.
Warning Sign:
Central Glass Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.84) is close to 3-year high of 0.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Glass Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CGCLF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.61 Max: 1.16
Current: 0.84
During the past 13 years, Central Glass Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.16. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.61.
CGCLF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 78.4% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.82
vs CGCLF: 0.84
During the past 12 months, Central Glass Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Central Glass Co was 14.80% per year. The lowest was -8.60% per year. And the median was 2.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Central Glass Co (OTCPK:CGCLF) 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.
Central Glass Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Central Glass Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Glass 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central Glass 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.
Central Glass Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Glass Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Glass 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.
Central Glass Co (CGCLF) has a PB Ratio of 0.76 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Central Glass Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Central Glass Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Glass Co ranks #342 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Central Glass Co's PB Ratio too high?
Central Glass Co's current PB Ratio of 0.76 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.16. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.82. Central Glass Co's value of 0.76 is 58.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Glass Co ranks #342 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Glass Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Central Glass Co ranks #342 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This places Central Glass Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.82. Central Glass Co's value of 0.76 is 58.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Glass Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Central Glass 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.82, based on 1,583 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. Central Glass Co's current PB Ratio of 0.76 is 58.2% 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 Central Glass Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Glass Co's current PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 25% above 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 Central Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Central Glass Co (CGCLF) has a current PB Ratio of 0.76. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.90, compared to a current price of $23.86 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 58.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.82. Central Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Central Glass Co (CGCLF), the current PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Jun. 24, 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 Central Glass Co (CGCLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.86 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.90.
Key valuation signals for CGCLF:
PB Ratio: 0.76 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $18.90 vs. price of $23.86 (26.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% below the Chemicals median (#342 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Glass Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and glass-based products. The firm's two segments are based on product type. The glass segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells architectural glass used in windows and other building components, automotive glass, and glass used in electronics for touchscreen panels and liquid-crystal display screens. The chemicals segment sells hydrogen fluoride used to make electronics and pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, soda ash and chloride used in water treatment and refrigerants, and glass fiber products. The majority of revenue comes from Japan and North America.
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