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Universal Technologies HoldingsHKSE:01026 -29.82% PB Ratio is 0.38 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 0.92. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Utilities - Regulated companies, Universal Technologies Holdings ranks better than 89.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Technologies Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01026'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.92 Max: 1.88
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, Universal Technologies Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 1.88. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.92.
HKSE:01026's PB Ratio is ranked better than 89.56% of 498
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs HKSE:01026: 0.40
During the past 12 months, Universal Technologies Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -23.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Universal Technologies Holdings was 78.60% per year. The lowest was -11.30% per year. And the median was 0.45% 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.
Universal Technologies Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Universal Technologies 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 Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Universal Technologies 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.
Universal Technologies Holdings PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Universal Technologies Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Technologies Holdings's PB Ratio falls into.
Universal Technologies 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.
Universal Technologies Holdings (HKSE:01026) has a PB Ratio of 0.38 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 Universal Technologies Holdings and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Universal Technologies Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Technologies Holdings ranks #52 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Universal Technologies Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Universal Technologies Holdings' current PB Ratio of 0.38 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.88. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.45. Universal Technologies Holdings' value of 0.38 is 73.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Technologies Holdings ranks #52 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Universal Technologies Holdings' PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Universal Technologies Holdings ranks #52 out of 498 companies for PB Ratio. This places Universal Technologies Holdings in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.45. Universal Technologies Holdings' value of 0.38 is 73.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Technologies Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Universal Technologies 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.45, based on 498 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. Universal Technologies Holdings's current PB Ratio of 0.38 is 73.8% 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 Universal Technologies Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Technologies Holdings's current PB Ratio is 0.38, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Technologies Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Technologies Holdings (HKSE:01026) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.04 — trading 63.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.38, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 73.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.45. 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 Universal Technologies Holdings (HKSE:01026), the current PB Ratio is 0.38 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.
Universal Technologies Holdings Ltd is engaged in the business of water supply and related services, property investment and development, and financial services. Its segments include Water supply and related services segment is engaged in supply of tap water to various districts of Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province; Properties investment and development segment is engaged in development, leasing and management of land, commercial and residential properties; and Financial services segment is engaged in provision of corporate finance advisory, asset management, securities brokerage services and margin financing.
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