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Far East Hotels & EntertainmentHKSE:00037 36 PB Ratio is 1.27 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00037 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,715 Real Estate companies, Far East Hotels & Entertainment ranks worse than 69.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Far East Hotels & Entertainment's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00037'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.97 Max: 2.98
Current: 1.27
During the past 13 years, Far East Hotels & Entertainment's highest PB Ratio was 2.98. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.97.
HKSE:00037's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 69.21% of 1715
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs HKSE:00037: 1.27
During the past 12 months, Far East Hotels & Entertainment's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Far East Hotels & Entertainment was 4.60% per year. The lowest was -13.00% per year. And the median was -3.95% 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.
Far East Hotels & Entertainment PB Ratio Related Terms
Far East Hotels & Entertainment 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.
HKSE:00037 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Far East Hotels & Entertainment'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.
Far East Hotels & Entertainment PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Far East Hotels & Entertainment's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far East Hotels & Entertainment's PB Ratio falls into.
Far East Hotels & Entertainment 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.
Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037) has a PB Ratio of 1.27 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Far East Hotels & Entertainment and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Far East Hotels & Entertainment's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Far East Hotels & Entertainment ranks #1187 out of 1715 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Far East Hotels & Entertainment's PB Ratio too high?
Far East Hotels & Entertainment's current PB Ratio of 1.27 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 2.98. The Real Estate industry median PB Ratio is 0.82. Far East Hotels & Entertainment's value of 1.27 is 54.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far East Hotels & Entertainment ranks #1187 out of 1715 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Far East Hotels & Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far East Hotels & Entertainment's PB Ratio compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Far East Hotels & Entertainment ranks #1187 out of 1715 companies for PB Ratio. This places Far East Hotels & Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.82. Far East Hotels & Entertainment's value of 1.27 is 54.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Far East Hotels & Entertainment's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 2.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 0.82, Far East Hotels & Entertainment 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 Real Estate company?
The median PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.82, based on 1,715 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. Far East Hotels & Entertainment's current PB Ratio of 1.27 is 54.9% 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 Far East Hotels & Entertainment and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far East Hotels & Entertainment's current PB Ratio is 1.27, which is 31% 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 Far East Hotels & Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.38, compared to a current price of HK$0.50 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.27, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 54.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.82. Far East Hotels & Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037), the current PB Ratio is 1.27 as of Sep. 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 Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Hotels & Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.50 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.38.
GuruFocus considers Far East Hotels & Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00037:
PB Ratio: 1.27 (31% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: HK$0.38 vs. price of HK$0.50 (30.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.9% above the Real Estate median (#1187 of 1715)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00037 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far East Hotels & Entertainment Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Hotel operation in Hong Kong, Property investment in Hong Kong, Property investment overseas, and Securities investment and trading. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the Hotel operation in Hong Kong segment, which operates the Cheung Chau Warwick Hotel in Hong Kong. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong, and the rest from overseas markets.
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