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Kinetic Development GroupHKSE:01277 +2.92%79 PB Ratio is 1.98 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01277 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 177 Other Energy Sources companies, Kinetic Development Group ranks worse than 60.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kinetic Development Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01277'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 1.39 Max: 3.59
Current: 1.98
During the past 13 years, Kinetic Development Group's highest PB Ratio was 3.59. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.39.
HKSE:01277's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 60.45% of 177
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs HKSE:01277: 1.98
During the past 12 months, Kinetic Development Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 28.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kinetic Development Group was 76.30% per year. The lowest was -4.50% per year. And the median was 26.85% 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.
Kinetic Development Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Kinetic Development Group 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.
Kinetic Development Group PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Kinetic Development Group'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.
Kinetic Development Group PB Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Kinetic Development Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kinetic Development Group'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.
Kinetic Development Group (HKSE:01277) has a PB Ratio of 1.98 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kinetic Development Group and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Kinetic Development Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 3.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Kinetic Development Group ranks #107 out of 177 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Kinetic Development Group's PB Ratio too high?
Kinetic Development Group's current PB Ratio of 1.98 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 3.59. The Other Energy Sources industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Kinetic Development Group's value of 1.98 is 34.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kinetic Development Group ranks #107 out of 177 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kinetic Development Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinetic Development Group's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Kinetic Development Group ranks #107 out of 177 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kinetic Development Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Kinetic Development Group's value of 1.98 is 34.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kinetic Development Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 3.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 1.47, Kinetic Development Group 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median PB Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.47, based on 177 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. Kinetic Development Group's current PB Ratio of 1.98 is 34.7% 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 Kinetic Development Group and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kinetic Development Group's current PB Ratio is 1.98, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinetic Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinetic Development Group (HKSE:01277) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.26, compared to a current price of HK$2.12 — trading 67.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.98, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 34.7% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.47. Kinetic Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Kinetic Development Group (HKSE:01277), the current PB Ratio is 1.98 as of Aug. 20, 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 Kinetic Development Group (HKSE:01277) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinetic Development Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.12 is trading 67.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.26.
GuruFocus considers Kinetic Development Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01277:
PB Ratio: 1.98 (42% above median its 10-year median of 1.39)
GF Value™: HK$1.26 vs. price of HK$2.12 (67.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.7% above the Other Energy Sources median (#107 of 177)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01277 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kinetic Development Group Ltd is engaged in the extraction and sales of coal products. It also operates in other activities, which include coal production and washing, coal loading and transportation, and coal trading. Its customer base includes large-scale state-owned enterprises, trading firms, and terminal power plants. The company focuses on the development and operation of the Dafanpu Coal Mine situated in Erdos City, the Xiaojia loading station, and its associated rail spur lines. The reportable segments of the company are the coal mining segment, the real estate and property management segment, and the other segment, which mainly includes agriculture and animal husbandry, and the cigar and tobacco.
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