COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) PB Ratio: 0.98 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 75% Above Median


FRA:CSB COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd FRA:CSB
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Price €0.59
GF Value €0.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co PB Ratio?

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co FRA:CSB 50 PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:CSB with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 970 Transportation companies, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks better than 62.58% 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 (2026-06-27), COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's share price is €0.585. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.60. Hence, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.98.

Good Sign:

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.09) is close to 1-year low of 1.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CSB' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.56   Max: 1.43
Current: 1.11

During the past 13 years, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.43. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.56.

FRA:CSB's PB Ratio is ranked better than
62.58% of 970 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs FRA:CSB: 1.11

During the past 12 months, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co was 61.30% per year. The lowest was -19.80% per year. And the median was 0.90% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co  (FRA:CSB) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co PB Ratio Related Terms


COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) 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.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co PB Ratio Chart

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.43 0.45 0.54 0.81 1.11

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.54 0.70 0.81 0.97 1.11

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) 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.


COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co PB Ratio Calculation

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.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=0.585/0.595
=0.98

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.98 mean?
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) has a PB Ratio of 0.98 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks #363 out of 970 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's PB Ratio too high?
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current PB Ratio of 0.98 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.43. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's value of 0.98 is 21.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks #363 out of 970 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks #363 out of 970 companies for PB Ratio. This puts COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's value of 0.98 is 21.6% below this benchmark. Historically, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 1.25, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 970 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. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current PB Ratio of 0.98 is 21.6% 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current PB Ratio is 0.98, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.46, compared to a current price of €0.59 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.98, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 21.6% below the Transportation industry median of 1.25. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB), the current PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Jun. 27, 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.59 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.46. GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CSB:

  • PB Ratio: 0.98 (75% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
  • GF Value™: €0.46 vs. price of €0.59 (27.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.6% below the Transportation median (#363 of 970)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CHDGF:USA00517:Hong Kong
Address 183 Queen\'s Road Central, 47th Floor, COSCO Tower, Hong Kong, HKG
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company engaged in services relating to shipbuilding, ship trading, and chartering for the fleet. It carries its operations in six segments including Coatings, Marine equipment and spare parts, Ship trading agency, Insurance brokerage, Intelligent shipping services and General trading. The majority of its revenue comes from the sale of Marine equipment and spare parts that includes trading and supply of marine equipment and spare parts, and holding of investments in joint ventures. The company has a business network in Mainland China, Hong Kong and other countries.
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