Creative TechnologyCREAF 28 PB Ratio is 1.22 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates CREAF with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,413 Hardware companies, Creative Technology ranks better than 78.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Creative Technology's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CREAF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.23 Max: 4.54
Current: 1.1
During the past 13 years, Creative Technology's highest PB Ratio was 4.54. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.23.
CREAF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 78.57% of 2413
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs CREAF: 1.10
During the past 12 months, Creative Technology's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -21.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Creative Technology was 171.20% per year. The lowest was -26.40% per year. And the median was -7.65% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Creative Technology (OTCPK:CREAF) 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.
Creative Technology PB Ratio Related Terms
Creative Technology PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creative Technology'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 Computer Hardware subindustry, Creative Technology'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.
Creative Technology PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Creative Technology's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative Technology'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.
Creative Technology (CREAF) has a PB Ratio of 1.22 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 Creative Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Creative Technology's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #517 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Creative Technology's PB Ratio too high?
Creative Technology's current PB Ratio of 1.22 is near median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 4.54. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Creative Technology's value of 1.22 is 49.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #517 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creative Technology has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Technology's PB Ratio compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #517 out of 2413 companies for PB Ratio. This places Creative Technology in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Creative Technology's value of 1.22 is 49.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Creative Technology's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 4.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Creative Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.42, based on 2,413 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. Creative Technology's current PB Ratio of 1.22 is 49.6% 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 Creative Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creative Technology's current PB Ratio is 1.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology (CREAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.98, compared to a current price of $0.69 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 49.6% below the Hardware industry median of 2.42. Creative Technology's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Creative Technology (CREAF), the current PB Ratio is 1.22 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 Creative Technology (CREAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.69 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.98.
GuruFocus considers Creative Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CREAF:
PB Ratio: 1.22 (near median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: $0.98 vs. price of $0.69 (30% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.6% below the Hardware median (#517 of 2413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CREAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative Technology Ltd is a digital entertainment company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of multimedia products. The company's portfolio includes digitized sound and video boards, computers, and personal digital entertainment devices. Their product range features technologies such as Super X-Fi and Sound Blaster, encompassing internal sound cards, external USB DACs and amplifiers, gaming headsets, computer speakers, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and various accessories. It also offers comprehensive work solutions, including webcams, USB dongles, communication devices, and high-resolution DACs. The company operates across Singapore, the United States of America, Asia Pacific, Ireland, and Europe, with Europe contributing the majority of its revenue.
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