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China Pipe GroupHKSE:00380 -3.88%50 PB Ratio is 0.19 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00380 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,080 Retail - Cyclical companies, China Pipe Group ranks better than 96.85% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-08-15), China Pipe Group's share price is HK$0.124. China Pipe Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.66. Hence, China Pipe Group's PB Ratio of today is 0.19.
Good Sign:
China Pipe Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.19) is close to 1-year low of 0.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Pipe Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00380'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.26 Max: 2.08
Current: 0.19
During the past 13 years, China Pipe Group's highest PB Ratio was 2.08. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.26.
HKSE:00380's PB Ratio is ranked better than 96.85% of 1080
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.495
vs HKSE:00380: 0.19
During the past 12 months, China Pipe Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Pipe Group was 13.40% per year. The lowest was -15.60% per year. And the median was 7.30% 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.
China Pipe Group PB Ratio Related Terms
China Pipe Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Pipe Group's PB Ratio can be seen below:
* 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 Home Improvement Retail subindustry, China Pipe 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.
China Pipe Group PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Pipe Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Pipe 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.
China Pipe Group (HKSE:00380) has a PB Ratio of 0.19 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Pipe Group and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, China Pipe Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 2.08. According to the industry distribution chart, China Pipe Group ranks #34 out of 1080 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is China Pipe Group's PB Ratio too high?
China Pipe Group's current PB Ratio of 0.19 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 2.08. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. China Pipe Group's value of 0.19 is 87.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Pipe Group ranks #34 out of 1080 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Pipe Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Pipe Group's PB Ratio compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, China Pipe Group ranks #34 out of 1080 companies for PB Ratio. This places China Pipe Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. China Pipe Group's value of 0.19 is 87.3% below this benchmark. Historically, China Pipe Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 2.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 1.50, China Pipe 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 - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.50, based on 1,080 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. China Pipe Group's current PB Ratio of 0.19 is 87.3% 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 China Pipe Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Pipe Group's current PB Ratio is 0.19, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Pipe Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Pipe Group (HKSE:00380) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 37.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.19, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 87.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.50. China Pipe Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 China Pipe Group (HKSE:00380), the current PB Ratio is 0.19 as of Aug. 15, 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 China Pipe Group (HKSE:00380) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Pipe Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 37.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.09.
GuruFocus considers China Pipe Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00380:
PB Ratio: 0.19 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: HK$0.09 vs. price of HK$0.12 (37.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#34 of 1080)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00380 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Pipe Group Ltd is engaged in the importing and selling of a range of pipes, fittings, and other related accessories of different materials, applications, and brand names. Sales of the group's products are conducted either by wholesale or retail sale. The company operates under one operating segment, the trading of construction materials, mainly pipes and fittings. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China, with the majority of the revenue deriving from Hong Kong.
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