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Design CapitalHKSE:01545 +1.88%47 PB Ratio is 1.07 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01545 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,083 Retail - Cyclical companies, Design Capital ranks better than 61.68% 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 (2026-08-11), Design Capital's share price is HK$0.163. Design Capital's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.15. Hence, Design Capital's PB Ratio of today is 1.07.
Warning Sign:
Design Capital Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.98) is close to 5-year high of 0.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Design Capital's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01545'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.65 Max: 3.1
Current: 1.09
During the past 10 years, Design Capital's highest PB Ratio was 3.10. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.65.
HKSE:01545's PB Ratio is ranked better than 61.68% of 1083
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.51
vs HKSE:01545: 1.09
During the past 12 months, Design Capital's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Design Capital was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -1.40% per year. And the median was 1.30% 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.
Design Capital PB Ratio Related Terms
Design Capital PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Design Capital'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.
HKSE:01545 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Design Capital'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.
Design Capital PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Design Capital's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Design Capital'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.
Design Capital's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Design Capital (HKSE:01545) has a PB Ratio of 1.07 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Design Capital and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Design Capital's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 3.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Design Capital ranks #415 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Design Capital's PB Ratio too high?
Design Capital's current PB Ratio of 1.07 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 3.10. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.51. Design Capital's value of 1.07 is 29.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Design Capital ranks #415 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Design Capital has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Design Capital's PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Design Capital ranks #415 out of 1083 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Design Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.51. Design Capital's value of 1.07 is 29.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Design Capital's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 3.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Design Capital 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.51, based on 1,083 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. Design Capital's current PB Ratio of 1.07 is 29.1% 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 Design Capital and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Design Capital's current PB Ratio is 1.07, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Design Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Design Capital (HKSE:01545) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.04, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 307.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.07, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 29.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.51. Design Capital's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Design Capital (HKSE:01545), the current PB Ratio is 1.07 as of Aug. 11, 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 Design Capital (HKSE:01545) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Design Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 307.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.04.
GuruFocus considers Design Capital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01545:
PB Ratio: 1.07 (65% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: HK$0.04 vs. price of HK$0.16 (307.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#415 of 1083)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01545 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Design Capital Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it offers products and services into four reportable operating segments which is: the interior design business, which provides interior design and fitting-out services for homes, offices and commercial projects, supplies and installs custom-made furniture; the furniture sales business, which includes both furniture sales and project sales, operates furniture retail shops in Singapore and supplies furniture to individuals and corporate customers; the U.S. furniture sales business, which represent online sales of furniture in the U.S. market; and the corporate operations, which comprise the corporate services and investment holding activities of the Group. Geographically generates revenue from the U.S.
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