BOC Hong Kong HoldingsFRA:BOF +1.70%73 PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:BOF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,515 Banks companies, BOC Hong Kong Holdings ranks worse than 70.1% on this metric.
BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.42) is close to 5-year high of 1.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for BOC Hong Kong Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BOF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 0.97 Max: 1.84
Current: 1.41
During the past 13 years, BOC Hong Kong Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 1.84. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.97.
FRA:BOF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 70.1% of 1515
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs FRA:BOF: 1.41
During the past 12 months, BOC Hong Kong Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of BOC Hong Kong Holdings was 16.20% per year. The lowest was 0.70% per year. And the median was 9.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
BOC Hong Kong Holdings (FRA:BOF) 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.
* 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.
BOC Hong Kong Holdings PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BOC Hong Kong Holdings'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.
BOC Hong Kong Holdings PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, BOC Hong Kong Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BOC Hong Kong Holdings'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.
BOC Hong Kong Holdings (FRA:BOF) has a PB Ratio of 1.42 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on BOC Hong Kong Holdings and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, BOC Hong Kong Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.84. According to the industry distribution chart, BOC Hong Kong Holdings ranks #1062 out of 1515 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is BOC Hong Kong Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
BOC Hong Kong Holdings' current PB Ratio of 1.42 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 1.84. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. BOC Hong Kong Holdings' value of 1.42 is 31.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BOC Hong Kong Holdings ranks #1062 out of 1515 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BOC Hong Kong Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BOC Hong Kong Holdings' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BOC Hong Kong Holdings ranks #1062 out of 1515 companies for PB Ratio. This places BOC Hong Kong Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. BOC Hong Kong Holdings' value of 1.42 is 31.5% above this benchmark. Historically, BOC Hong Kong Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.08, BOC Hong Kong Holdings 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 Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.08, based on 1,515 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. BOC Hong Kong Holdings's current PB Ratio of 1.42 is 31.5% 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 BOC Hong Kong Holdings and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BOC Hong Kong Holdings's current PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BOC Hong Kong Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Hong Kong Holdings (FRA:BOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.45, compared to a current price of €5.27 — trading 52.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 31.5% above the Banks industry median of 1.08. BOC Hong Kong Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 BOC Hong Kong Holdings (FRA:BOF), the current PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Jun. 26, 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 BOC Hong Kong Holdings (FRA:BOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Hong Kong Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.27 is trading 52.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.45.
GuruFocus considers BOC Hong Kong Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BOF:
PB Ratio: 1.42 (46% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: €3.45 vs. price of €5.27 (52.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.5% above the Banks median (#1062 of 1515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BOC Hong Kong is a subsidiary of Bank of China. It is the second-largest bank in Hong Kong in terms of loan and deposit market shares. Although BOC Hong Kong is legally separate from its parent, it maintains close relationships with it in management, administration, and business relations. The two companies also cooperate in several areas, including the reselling of Bank of China's insurance and securities services. Bank of China holds a 66% stake in BOC Hong Kong.
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