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HKSE:01120's PB Ratio is ranked better than 94.9% of 785
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs HKSE:01120: 0.41
During the past 12 months, Arts Optical International Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Arts Optical International Holdings was 17.10% per year. The lowest was -28.20% per year. And the median was 4.70% 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.
Arts Optical International Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Arts Optical International 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.
Arts Optical International Holdings PB Ratio Chart
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Arts Optical International 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.
Arts Optical International Holdings PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Arts Optical International Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arts Optical International Holdings's PB Ratio falls into.
Arts Optical International 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.
Arts Optical International Holdings (HKSE:01120) has a PB Ratio of 0.41 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Arts Optical International Holdings and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Arts Optical International Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Arts Optical International Holdings ranks #40 out of 785 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Arts Optical International Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Arts Optical International Holdings' current PB Ratio of 0.41 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.25. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median PB Ratio is 2.16. Arts Optical International Holdings' value of 0.41 is 81% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arts Optical International Holdings ranks #40 out of 785 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arts Optical International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arts Optical International Holdings' PB Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Arts Optical International Holdings ranks #40 out of 785 companies for PB Ratio. This places Arts Optical International Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.16. Arts Optical International Holdings' value of 0.41 is 81% below this benchmark. Historically, Arts Optical International Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Arts Optical International 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.16, based on 785 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. Arts Optical International Holdings's current PB Ratio of 0.41 is 81% 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 Arts Optical International Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arts Optical International Holdings's current PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arts Optical International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arts Optical International Holdings (HKSE:01120) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.99, compared to a current price of HK$0.60 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 81% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.16. Arts Optical International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Arts Optical International Holdings (HKSE:01120), the current PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Sep. 03, 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 Arts Optical International Holdings (HKSE:01120) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arts Optical International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.60 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.99.
GuruFocus considers Arts Optical International Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01120:
PB Ratio: 0.41 (34% below median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: HK$0.99 vs. price of HK$0.60 (39.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#40 of 785)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01120 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arts Optical International Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of prescription frames, sunglasses, and optical lenses as well as property holding. It operates in three divisions: Original design manufacturing, Distribution, and Lens division. The group is organized into four segments, which are sales of optical products to customers located in Europe, the United States, Asia, and other regions, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from Europe.
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