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South China Financial HoldingsHKSE:00619 34 PB Ratio is 1.44 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 380% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00619 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 776 Capital Markets companies, South China Financial Holdings ranks worse than 53.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for South China Financial Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00619'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.3 Max: 2.05
Current: 1.45
During the past 13 years, South China Financial Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 2.05. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.30.
HKSE:00619's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 53.61% of 776
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.3
vs HKSE:00619: 1.45
During the past 12 months, South China Financial Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -20.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -43.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -38.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -26.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of South China Financial Holdings was 19.20% per year. The lowest was -46.00% per year. And the median was -1.50% 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.
South China Financial Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
South China Financial 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.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, South China Financial 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.
South China Financial Holdings PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, South China Financial Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South China Financial Holdings's PB Ratio falls into.
South China Financial Holdings 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.
South China Financial Holdings (HKSE:00619) has a PB Ratio of 1.44 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on South China Financial Holdings and its competitors. This is 380% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, South China Financial Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 2.05. According to the industry distribution chart, South China Financial Holdings ranks #416 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is South China Financial Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
South China Financial Holdings' current PB Ratio of 1.44 is 380% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 2.05. The Capital Markets industry median PB Ratio is 1.30. South China Financial Holdings' value of 1.44 is 10.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South China Financial Holdings ranks #416 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, South China Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South China Financial Holdings' PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, South China Financial Holdings ranks #416 out of 776 companies for PB Ratio. This places South China Financial Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.30. South China Financial Holdings' value of 1.44 is 10.8% above this benchmark. Historically, South China Financial Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 2.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 1.30, South China Financial Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.30, based on 776 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. South China Financial Holdings's current PB Ratio of 1.44 is 10.8% 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 South China Financial Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South China Financial Holdings's current PB Ratio is 1.44, which is 380% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South China Financial Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South China Financial Holdings (HKSE:00619) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.26, compared to a current price of HK$0.29 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.44, which is 380% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 10.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.30. South China Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 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 South China Financial Holdings (HKSE:00619), the current PB Ratio is 1.44 as of Aug. 19, 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 South China Financial Holdings (HKSE:00619) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South China Financial Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.29 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.26.
GuruFocus considers South China Financial Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00619:
PB Ratio: 1.44 (380% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: HK$0.26 vs. price of HK$0.29 (11.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% above the Capital Markets median (#416 of 776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00619 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South China Financial Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, provides a comprehensive range of financial services through both traditional and online trading platforms. The Group's offerings include brokerage and trading services across multiple asset classes such as equities, foreign exchange, commodities, financial futures, etc. In addition, it is engaged in corporate finance activities, asset management, corporate financial advisory, and securities underwriting. The Group's reportable operating segments are: Broking, which generates maximum revenue, Trading and investment, Margin financing and money lending, Asset and wealth management, Corporate advisory and underwriting, Property investment, and Others. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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