Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Heng Tai Consumables GroupHKSE:00197 -1.96%36 PB Ratio is 0.19 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00197 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Heng Tai Consumables Group ranks better than 98.02% on this metric.
Heng Tai Consumables Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.19) is close to 3-year high of 0.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Heng Tai Consumables Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00197'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.62
Current: 0.19
During the past 13 years, Heng Tai Consumables Group's highest PB Ratio was 0.62. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.12.
HKSE:00197's PB Ratio is ranked better than 98.02% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs HKSE:00197: 0.19
During the past 12 months, Heng Tai Consumables Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -36.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -32.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -27.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -24.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Heng Tai Consumables Group was 29.30% per year. The lowest was -36.00% per year. And the median was -14.60% 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.
Heng Tai Consumables Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Heng Tai Consumables Group 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:00197 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Heng Tai Consumables Group'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.
Heng Tai Consumables Group PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Heng Tai Consumables Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heng Tai Consumables Group'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.
Heng Tai Consumables Group (HKSE:00197) has a PB Ratio of 0.19 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Heng Tai Consumables Group and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Heng Tai Consumables Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Heng Tai Consumables Group ranks #6 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Heng Tai Consumables Group's PB Ratio too high?
Heng Tai Consumables Group's current PB Ratio of 0.19 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.62. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Heng Tai Consumables Group's value of 0.19 is 88.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heng Tai Consumables Group ranks #6 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heng Tai Consumables Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heng Tai Consumables Group's PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Heng Tai Consumables Group ranks #6 out of 303 companies for PB Ratio. This places Heng Tai Consumables Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Heng Tai Consumables Group's value of 0.19 is 88.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Heng Tai Consumables Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Heng Tai Consumables Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.69, based on 303 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. Heng Tai Consumables Group's current PB Ratio of 0.19 is 88.8% 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 Heng Tai Consumables Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heng Tai Consumables Group's current PB Ratio is 0.19, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heng Tai Consumables Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heng Tai Consumables Group (HKSE:00197) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.17, compared to a current price of HK$0.50 — trading 194.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.19, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 88.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.69. Heng Tai Consumables Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 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 Heng Tai Consumables Group (HKSE:00197), the current PB Ratio is 0.19 as of Aug. 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 Heng Tai Consumables Group (HKSE:00197) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heng Tai Consumables Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.50 is trading 194.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.17.
GuruFocus considers Heng Tai Consumables Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00197:
PB Ratio: 0.19 (58% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: HK$0.17 vs. price of HK$0.50 (194.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#6 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heng Tai Consumables Group Ltd is engaged in two segments: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), agro-products, and logistics services. The FMCG trading business segment, which is the key revenue driver, involves the sale and trading of packaged foods, beverages, household consumable products, and cold chain products; the Agri-products business segment cultivates, sells, and trades fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. Cts. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from China, from the FMCG Trading Business.
36GF Score
Get the complete analysis for HKSE:00197
PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
HKSE:00197 has been successfully added to your 
