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Kandy Hotels Co (1938) PLC stock PB Ratio (=1.22) is close to 1-year low of 1.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
COL:KHC.N0000'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.52 Max: 1.66
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s highest PB Ratio was 1.66. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.52.
COL:KHC.N0000's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 1.51
vs COL:KHC.N0000: 1.22
During the past 12 months, Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kandy Hotels Co (1938) was 28.10% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 3.80% 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.
COL:KHC.N0000 vs MAR, HLT, HTHT: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'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.
Kandy Hotels Co (1938) PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'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.
Kandy Hotels Co (1938) (COL:KHC.N0000) has a PB Ratio of 1.22 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 Kandy Hotels Co (1938) and its competitors. This is 135% above median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.66.
Is Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s PB Ratio too high?
Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s current PB Ratio of 1.22 is 135% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 1.66. The Travel & Leisure industry median PB Ratio is 1.51. Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s value of 1.22 is 19.2% below this industry median. Overall, Kandy Hotels Co (1938) has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s PB Ratio compare to MAR and HLT?
Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s PB Ratio of 1.22 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.51. Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s value of 1.22 is 19.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Kandy Hotels Co (1938) 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median PB Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.51, based on 790 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. Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s current PB Ratio of 1.22 is 19.2% 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 Kandy Hotels Co (1938) and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s current PB Ratio is 1.22, which is 135% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kandy Hotels Co (1938) stock overvalued right now?
Kandy Hotels Co (1938) (COL:KHC.N0000) has a current PB Ratio of 1.22. The stock's GF Value™ is රු20.68, compared to a current price of රු16.50 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.22, which is 135% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 19.2% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.51. Kandy Hotels Co (1938)'s overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Kandy Hotels Co (1938) (COL:KHC.N0000), the current PB Ratio is 1.22 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 Kandy Hotels Co (1938) (COL:KHC.N0000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kandy Hotels Co (1938) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of රු16.50 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of රු20.68.
Key valuation signals for COL:KHC.N0000:
PB Ratio: 1.22 (135% above median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: රු20.68 vs. price of රු16.50 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% below the Travel & Leisure median
No single metric tells the full story. See the COL:KHC.N0000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kandy Hotels Co (1938) PLC is engaged in the hospitality business. It is involved in the provision of food, beverage, lodging, and other hospitality industry-related activities. The company owns and operates the Queens Hotel and Hotel Suisse in Kandy. It generates revenue from Rooms; Food; Beverages; Banquets and others.
64GF Score
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