CHAR TechnologiesCTRNF 49 PB Ratio is 5.41 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 5.24. GuruFocus rates CTRNF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Waste Management companies, CHAR Technologies ranks worse than 90.35% on this metric.
CHAR Technologies Ltd stock PB Ratio (=5.39) is close to 3-year low of 5.
The historical rank and industry rank for CHAR Technologies's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CTRNF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.48 Med: 5.24 Max: 56
Current: 5.39
During the past 12 years, CHAR Technologies's highest PB Ratio was 56.00. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 5.24.
CTRNF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 90.35% of 228
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.575
vs CTRNF: 5.39
During the past 12 months, CHAR Technologies's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 920.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.90% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of CHAR Technologies was 33.50% per year. The lowest was -60.00% per year. And the median was -11.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
CHAR Technologies (OTCPK:CTRNF) 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.
CHAR Technologies PB Ratio Related Terms
CHAR Technologies PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CHAR Technologies'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 Waste Management subindustry, CHAR Technologies'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.
CHAR Technologies PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, CHAR Technologies's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CHAR Technologies'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.
CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) has a PB Ratio of 5.41 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on CHAR Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.24. Over the past decade, CHAR Technologies' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.48 to 56.00. According to the industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #206 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is CHAR Technologies' PB Ratio too high?
CHAR Technologies' current PB Ratio of 5.41 is near median its 10-year median of 5.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.48 to a high of 56.00. The Waste Management industry median PB Ratio is 1.58. CHAR Technologies' value of 5.41 is 243.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #206 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CHAR Technologies has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHAR Technologies' PB Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #206 out of 228 companies for PB Ratio. This places CHAR Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.58. CHAR Technologies' value of 5.41 is 243.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CHAR Technologies' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.48 to 56.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.24 vs. the industry median of 1.58, CHAR Technologies has consistently been above 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 Waste Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.58, based on 228 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. CHAR Technologies's current PB Ratio of 5.41 is 243.5% above 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 CHAR Technologies and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CHAR Technologies's current PB Ratio is 5.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CHAR Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.18, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 5.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.24 and 243.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.58. CHAR Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF), the current PB Ratio is 5.41 as of Jun. 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.18.
GuruFocus considers CHAR Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRNF:
PB Ratio: 5.41 (near median its 10-year median of 5.24)
GF Value™: $0.18 vs. price of $0.20 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 243.5% above the Waste Management median (#206 of 228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTRNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. is a Canada-based cleantech development and environmental services company. The Company is specialized in high temperature pyrolysis (HTP), converting woody biomass and organic materials into renewable energy (renewable natural gas (RNG) or green hydrogen) and valuable biocarbon (biocoal CleanFyre, biochar, or activated biochar SulfaCHAR). Its additional services include environmental compliance, environmental management, engineering and resource efficiency. The Company's subsidiaries include Char Biocarbon Inc., Altech Environmental Consulting Ltd., Char Technologies Thorold Inc., and Char Technologies USA.
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