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Left Field Printing GroupHKSE:01540 +0.81%55 PB Ratio is 1.01 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01540 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,046 Business Services companies, Left Field Printing Group ranks better than 70.36% on this metric.
Left Field Printing Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.94) is close to 3-year high of 1.
The historical rank and industry rank for Left Field Printing Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01540'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 0.82 Max: 1.89
Current: 1.01
During the past 11 years, Left Field Printing Group's highest PB Ratio was 1.89. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.82.
HKSE:01540's PB Ratio is ranked better than 70.36% of 1046
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.675
vs HKSE:01540: 1.01
During the past 12 months, Left Field Printing Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Left Field Printing Group was 22.70% per year. The lowest was -1.70% per year. And the median was 3.50% 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.
Left Field Printing Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Left Field Printing 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.
HKSE:01540 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Left Field Printing 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.
Left Field Printing Group PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Left Field Printing Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Left Field Printing 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.
Left Field Printing Group (HKSE:01540) has a PB Ratio of 1.01 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 Left Field Printing Group and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Left Field Printing Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Left Field Printing Group ranks #310 out of 1046 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Left Field Printing Group's PB Ratio too high?
Left Field Printing Group's current PB Ratio of 1.01 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 1.89. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. Left Field Printing Group's value of 1.01 is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Left Field Printing Group ranks #310 out of 1046 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Left Field Printing Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Left Field Printing Group's PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Left Field Printing Group ranks #310 out of 1046 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Left Field Printing Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. Left Field Printing Group's value of 1.01 is 39.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Left Field Printing Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Left Field Printing Group 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.68, based on 1,046 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. Left Field Printing Group's current PB Ratio of 1.01 is 39.7% 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 Left Field Printing Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Left Field Printing Group's current PB Ratio is 1.01, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Left Field Printing Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Left Field Printing Group (HKSE:01540) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.42, compared to a current price of HK$0.63 — trading 48.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.01, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 39.7% below the Business Services industry median of 1.68. Left Field Printing Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Left Field Printing Group (HKSE:01540), the current PB Ratio is 1.01 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 Left Field Printing Group (HKSE:01540) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Left Field Printing Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.63 is trading 48.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.42.
GuruFocus considers Left Field Printing Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01540:
PB Ratio: 1.01 (23% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: HK$0.42 vs. price of HK$0.63 (48.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.7% below the Business Services median (#310 of 1046)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01540 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Left Field Printing Group Ltd is a printing solutions and services provider. The printing process and services of the company are printing solution consultation, production planning and scheduling, pre-press, offset printing, digital printing, post-press, quality check, packaging, and delivery. Printed products offered by the company include read-for-pleasure books; government printed matters; quick turnaround time education books; catalogs, operating manuals, and promotional leaflets. It also provides printing related services, such as warehousing and direct mailing, call center services, and ancillary services. Geographically the company provides services in Australia.
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