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Leader EducationHKSE:01449 +15.27%62 PB Ratio is 0.51 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01449 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Education companies, Leader Education ranks better than 78.52% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-08-12), Leader Education's share price is HK$0.755. Leader Education's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$1.48. Hence, Leader Education's PB Ratio of today is 0.51.
Warning Sign:
Leader Education Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.42) is close to 5-year high of 0.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Leader Education's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01449'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.22 Max: 2.22
Current: 0.51
During the past 9 years, Leader Education's highest PB Ratio was 2.22. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.22.
HKSE:01449's PB Ratio is ranked better than 78.52% of 256
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs HKSE:01449: 0.51
During the past 12 months, Leader Education's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Leader Education was 31.70% per year. The lowest was -4.00% per year. And the median was 15.15% 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.
Leader Education PB Ratio Related Terms
Leader Education PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Leader Education'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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Leader Education'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.
Leader Education PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Leader Education's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leader Education'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.
Leader Education (HKSE:01449) has a PB Ratio of 0.51 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Leader Education and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Leader Education's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Leader Education ranks #55 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Leader Education's PB Ratio too high?
Leader Education's current PB Ratio of 0.51 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 2.22. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. Leader Education's value of 0.51 is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leader Education ranks #55 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Leader Education has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leader Education's PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Leader Education ranks #55 out of 256 companies for PB Ratio. This places Leader Education in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. Leader Education's value of 0.51 is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Leader Education's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Leader Education 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 Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.41, based on 256 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. Leader Education's current PB Ratio of 0.51 is 63.8% 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 Leader Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leader Education's current PB Ratio is 0.51, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leader Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Education (HKSE:01449) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.35, compared to a current price of HK$0.76 — trading 115.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.51, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 63.8% below the Education industry median of 1.41. Leader Education's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 11 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 Leader Education (HKSE:01449), the current PB Ratio is 0.51 as of Aug. 12, 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 Leader Education (HKSE:01449) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Education stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.76 is trading 115.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.35.
GuruFocus considers Leader Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01449:
PB Ratio: 0.51 (132% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: HK$0.35 vs. price of HK$0.76 (115.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% below the Education median (#55 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leader Education Ltd is engaged in providing private higher education services in the People's Republic of China. The school is a degree-granting private formal university-level education institution that offers undergraduate majors in a wide range of subject areas, including engineering, management, economics, literature, and arts. It operates in one segment, being the provision of private higher education services in the PRC.
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