The historical rank and industry rank for Hosken Consolidated Investments's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKCIF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.7 Max: 1.11
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, Hosken Consolidated Investments's highest PB Ratio was 1.11. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.70.
HKCIF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 78.31% of 544
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.045
vs HKCIF: 0.48
During the past 12 months, Hosken Consolidated Investments's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hosken Consolidated Investments was 52.10% per year. The lowest was -5.70% per year. And the median was 16.35% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Hosken Consolidated Investments (OTCPK:HKCIF) 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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments PB Ratio Related Terms
Hosken Consolidated Investments PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Hosken Consolidated Investments'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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hosken Consolidated Investments's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hosken Consolidated Investments's PB Ratio falls into.
Hosken Consolidated Investments 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.
* 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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF) has a PB Ratio of 0.02 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hosken Consolidated Investments and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Hosken Consolidated Investments' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Hosken Consolidated Investments ranks #118 out of 544 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments' PB Ratio too high?
Hosken Consolidated Investments' current PB Ratio of 0.02 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.11. The Conglomerates industry median PB Ratio is 1.05. Hosken Consolidated Investments' value of 0.02 is 98.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hosken Consolidated Investments ranks #118 out of 544 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hosken Consolidated Investments has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hosken Consolidated Investments' PB Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hosken Consolidated Investments ranks #118 out of 544 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hosken Consolidated Investments in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.05. Hosken Consolidated Investments' value of 0.02 is 98.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hosken Consolidated Investments' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 1.05, Hosken Consolidated Investments 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 Conglomerates company?
The median PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.05, based on 544 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. Hosken Consolidated Investments's current PB Ratio of 0.02 is 98.1% 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hosken Consolidated Investments's current PB Ratio is 0.02, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments stock overvalued right now?
Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF) has a current PB Ratio of 0.02. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $0.32 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.02, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 98.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 1.05. Hosken Consolidated Investments' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF), the current PB Ratio is 0.02 as of Jun. 29, 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosken Consolidated Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.32 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36.
Key valuation signals for HKCIF:
PB Ratio: 0.02 (97% below median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $0.32 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.1% below the Conglomerates median (#118 of 544)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKCIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Business Description
Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd is an investment holdings company. The group is involved in a diverse group of investments including Media and broadcasting; Gaming; Transport; Properties; Coal mining; Branded products and manufacturing and other. It generates maximum revenue from the Branded products and manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in South Africa; Other African countries and Middle East; and Europe and United Kingdom.
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