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Auto Italia HoldingsHKSE:00720 39 PB Ratio is 14.29 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 524% above its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00720 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,714 Real Estate companies, Auto Italia Holdings ranks worse than 98.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Auto Italia Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00720'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 2.29 Max: 19.05
Current: 15
During the past 13 years, Auto Italia Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 19.05. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 2.29.
HKSE:00720's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 98.42% of 1714
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs HKSE:00720: 15.00
During the past 12 months, Auto Italia Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -40.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -29.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -23.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Auto Italia Holdings was 73.00% per year. The lowest was -59.40% per year. And the median was -7.00% 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.
Auto Italia Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Auto Italia Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Auto Italia Holdings'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.
HKSE:00720 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Auto Italia 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.
Auto Italia Holdings PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Auto Italia Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Auto Italia 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.
Auto Italia Holdings (HKSE:00720) has a PB Ratio of 14.29 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Auto Italia Holdings and its competitors. This is 524% above median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Auto Italia Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 19.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Auto Italia Holdings ranks #1687 out of 1714 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is Auto Italia Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Auto Italia Holdings' current PB Ratio of 14.29 is 524% above median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 19.05. The Real Estate industry median PB Ratio is 0.83. Auto Italia Holdings' value of 14.29 is 1621.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Auto Italia Holdings ranks #1687 out of 1714 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Auto Italia Holdings has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auto Italia Holdings' PB Ratio compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Auto Italia Holdings ranks #1687 out of 1714 companies for PB Ratio. This places Auto Italia Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.83. Auto Italia Holdings' value of 14.29 is 1621.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Auto Italia Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 19.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Auto Italia 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 Real Estate company?
The median PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.83, based on 1,714 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. Auto Italia Holdings's current PB Ratio of 14.29 is 1621.7% 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 Auto Italia Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Auto Italia Holdings's current PB Ratio is 14.29, which is 524% above median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auto Italia Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auto Italia Holdings (HKSE:00720) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.55, compared to a current price of HK$0.30 — trading 45.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 14.29, which is 524% above median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 1621.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.83. Auto Italia Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Auto Italia Holdings (HKSE:00720), the current PB Ratio is 14.29 as of Aug. 26, 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 Auto Italia Holdings (HKSE:00720) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auto Italia Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.30 is trading 45.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.55.
GuruFocus considers Auto Italia Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00720:
PB Ratio: 14.29 (524% above median its 10-year median of 2.29)
GF Value™: HK$0.55 vs. price of HK$0.30 (45.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1621.7% above the Real Estate median (#1687 of 1714)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Auto Italia Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company whose subsidiaries are principally engaged in the trading of cars and related accessories, provision of after-sales services in the People's Republic of China (PRC), research and development and sales of electric vehicles and related accessories for the European market, as well as property investment and financing activities. The Group operates through three segments: Cars, which generates the majority of revenue and includes car trading, after-sales services, and EV-related R&D and sales; Property investment; and Financial investments and services, comprising securities investments and financing and corporate finance services. The Group derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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