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Xinhua News Media HoldingsHKSE:00309 -5.32%55 PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00309 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Business Services companies, Xinhua News Media Holdings ranks better than 85.92% on this metric.
Xinhua News Media Holdings Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.64) is close to 2-year low of 0.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xinhua News Media Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00309'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 1.15 Max: 8.5
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, Xinhua News Media Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 8.50. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 1.15.
HKSE:00309's PB Ratio is ranked better than 85.92% of 1044
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs HKSE:00309: 0.60
During the past 12 months, Xinhua News Media Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Xinhua News Media Holdings was 22.90% per year. The lowest was -22.90% per year. And the median was -9.90% 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.
Xinhua News Media Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Xinhua News Media Holdings 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:00309 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Xinhua News Media 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.
Xinhua News Media Holdings PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Xinhua News Media Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xinhua News Media 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.
Xinhua News Media Holdings (HKSE:00309) has a PB Ratio of 0.60 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Xinhua News Media Holdings and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Xinhua News Media Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 8.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Xinhua News Media Holdings ranks #147 out of 1044 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Xinhua News Media Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Xinhua News Media Holdings' current PB Ratio of 0.60 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 8.50. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Xinhua News Media Holdings' value of 0.60 is 64.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xinhua News Media Holdings ranks #147 out of 1044 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xinhua News Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xinhua News Media Holdings' PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Xinhua News Media Holdings ranks #147 out of 1044 companies for PB Ratio. This places Xinhua News Media Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Xinhua News Media Holdings' value of 0.60 is 64.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Xinhua News Media Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 8.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Xinhua News Media Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,044 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. Xinhua News Media Holdings's current PB Ratio of 0.60 is 64.1% 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 Xinhua News Media Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xinhua News Media Holdings's current PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xinhua News Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinhua News Media Holdings (HKSE:00309) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.82, compared to a current price of HK$0.89 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 64.1% below the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Xinhua News Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Xinhua News Media Holdings (HKSE:00309), the current PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Aug. 27, 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 Xinhua News Media Holdings (HKSE:00309) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinhua News Media Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.89 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.82.
GuruFocus considers Xinhua News Media Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00309:
PB Ratio: 0.60 (48% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: HK$1.82 vs. price of HK$0.89 (51.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.1% below the Business Services median (#147 of 1044)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00309 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xinhua News Media Holdings Ltd is engaged in the business of the provision of cleaning and related services and the provision of medical waste treatment services. It has operating segments as follows: Cleaning and Related Services segment engages in the provision of cleaning and related services; Advertising media business segment engages in the provision of media strategy; Waste Treatment business segment engages in the provision of organic waste treatment. The group operates in Hong Kong and China, of which prime revenue is derived from Hong Kong.
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