Power Assets HoldingsHGKGF 67 PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates HGKGF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Power Assets Holdings ranks worse than 51.74% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Power Assets Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Power Assets Holdings was 28.60% per year. The lowest was -12.20% per year. And the median was 1.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Power Assets Holdings (OTCPK:HGKGF) 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.
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Power Assets 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.
Power Assets Holdings PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Power Assets Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Power Assets 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.
Power Assets Holdings (HGKGF) has a PB Ratio of 1.57 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Power Assets Holdings and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Power Assets Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Power Assets Holdings ranks #223 out of 431 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Power Assets Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Power Assets Holdings' current PB Ratio of 1.57 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 1.59. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Power Assets Holdings' value of 1.57 is 18.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power Assets Holdings ranks #223 out of 431 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Power Assets Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power Assets Holdings' PB Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Power Assets Holdings ranks #223 out of 431 companies for PB Ratio. This places Power Assets Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Power Assets Holdings' value of 1.57 is 18.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Power Assets Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 1.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Power Assets 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.32, based on 431 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. Power Assets Holdings's current PB Ratio of 1.57 is 18.9% 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 Power Assets Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power Assets Holdings's current PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 28% above 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 Power Assets Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Assets Holdings (HGKGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.25, compared to a current price of $8.57 — trading 101.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 18.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.32. Power Assets Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Power Assets Holdings (HGKGF), the current PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 03, 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 Power Assets Holdings (HGKGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Assets Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.57 is trading 101.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.25.
GuruFocus considers Power Assets Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HGKGF:
PB Ratio: 1.57 (28% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: $4.25 vs. price of $8.57 (101.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#223 of 431)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HGKGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Power Assets Holdings is an investment holding company with a focus on regulated utility assets. The firm owns a portfolio of regulated electricity and gas assets and similarly stable utilities in Hong Kong, the UK, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Thailand, and New Zealand. Profit from its regulated assets contributes around 80% of total income, with earnings from its UK and Australian assets totaling around 65% of group profit. The firm is part of CK Hutchison Holdings, a Hong Kong-based multinational conglomerate, and is currently 36% owned by CKI Holdings.
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