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HKSE:01001's PB Ratio is ranked better than 95.05% of 606
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.995
vs HKSE:01001: 0.21
During the past 12 months, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings was 68.70% per year. The lowest was -44.50% per year. And the median was 4.75% 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.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance 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.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings PB Ratio Chart
For the Steel subindustry, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance 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.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance 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.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings (HKSE:01001) has a PB Ratio of 0.21 as of Sep. 07, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings ranks #30 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' current PB Ratio of 0.21 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.62. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 1.00. Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' value of 0.21 is 78.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings ranks #30 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings ranks #30 out of 606 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.00. Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' value of 0.21 is 78.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 1.00, based on 606 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. Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings's current PB Ratio of 0.21 is 78.9% 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 Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings's current PB Ratio is 0.21, which is 19% 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 Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings (HKSE:01001) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.30, compared to a current price of HK$0.39 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.21, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 78.9% below the Steel industry median of 1.00. Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 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 Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings (HKSE:01001), the current PB Ratio is 0.21 as of Sep. 07, 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 Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings (HKSE:01001) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.39 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.30.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01001:
PB Ratio: 0.21 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: HK$0.30 vs. price of HK$0.39 (28.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.9% below the Steel median (#30 of 606)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company along with its subsidiaries is engaged in the distribution and processing of construction materials such as steel products; trading of sanitary wares and kitchen cabinets; and property investment and fund management businesses. The company's segment includes: Steel distribution and Processing Business; Building Products Distribution Business; and Property Investment and Fund Management Business. The company generates maximum revenue from the Steels Distribution and Processing Business segment. Geographically the group has its presence in Hong Kong and Mainland China, of which the key revenue is generated from Hong Kong.
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