Gulf ResourcesGURE +7.81%59 PB Ratio is 0.05 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates GURE with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, Gulf Resources ranks better than 99.75% 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 (2026-06-24), Gulf Resources's share price is $4.00. Gulf Resources's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $79.37. Hence, Gulf Resources's PB Ratio of today is 0.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Resources's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GURE'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, Gulf Resources's highest PB Ratio was 0.30. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.15.
GURE's PB Ratio is ranked better than 99.75% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.82
vs GURE: 0.05
During the past 12 months, Gulf Resources's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -48.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -21.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Gulf Resources was 127.40% per year. The lowest was -48.20% per year. And the median was -0.80% 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.
Gulf Resources PB Ratio Related Terms
Gulf Resources PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Resources'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 Chemicals subindustry, Gulf Resources'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.
Gulf Resources PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Resources's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Resources'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.
Gulf Resources's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Gulf Resources (GURE) has a PB Ratio of 0.05 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 Gulf Resources and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Gulf Resources' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #4 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Gulf Resources' PB Ratio too high?
Gulf Resources' current PB Ratio of 0.05 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.30. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.82. Gulf Resources' value of 0.05 is 97.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #4 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Resources has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Resources' PB Ratio compare to ORGN and DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #4 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This places Gulf Resources in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.82. Gulf Resources' value of 0.05 is 97.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Gulf Resources' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Gulf Resources 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.82, based on 1,583 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. Gulf Resources's current PB Ratio of 0.05 is 97.3% 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 Gulf Resources and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Resources's current PB Ratio is 0.05, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Resources (GURE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.92, compared to a current price of $4.00 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.05, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 97.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.82. Gulf Resources' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Gulf Resources (GURE), the current PB Ratio is 0.05 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 Gulf Resources (GURE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.00 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.92.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Resources to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GURE:
PB Ratio: 0.05 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: $6.92 vs. price of $4.00 (42.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.3% below the Chemicals median (#4 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GURE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Resources Inc is a holding company engaged in the manufacture and trade of bromine and crude salt, and natural gas; manufactures and sells chemical products used in oil and gas field exploration, oil and gas distribution, oil field drilling, wastewater processing, papermaking chemical agents and inorganic chemicals, and manufactures and sells materials for human and animal antibiotics. It operates in four segments: Bromine, Crude Salt, Chemical Products and Natural Gas. It derives maximum revenue from the Bromine segment which is commonly used in brominated flame retardants, fumigants, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines and disinfectants.
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