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Star Group AsiaHKSE:01560 -8.99%43 PB Ratio is 0.47 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 135% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01560 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 539 Conglomerates companies, Star Group Asia ranks better than 87.2% 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 (2026-08-20), Star Group Asia's share price is HK$0.405. Star Group Asia's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.86. Hence, Star Group Asia's PB Ratio of today is 0.47.
Warning Sign:
Star Group Asia Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.52) is close to 5-year high of 0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Group Asia's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01560'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.2 Max: 3.2
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, Star Group Asia's highest PB Ratio was 3.20. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.20.
HKSE:01560's PB Ratio is ranked better than 87.2% of 539
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.05
vs HKSE:01560: 0.47
During the past 12 months, Star Group Asia's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -32.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -31.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Star Group Asia was 392.70% per year. The lowest was -31.60% per year. And the median was 18.85% 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.
Star Group Asia PB Ratio Related Terms
Star Group Asia PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Group Asia'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Star Group Asia'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.
Star Group Asia PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Star Group Asia's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Group Asia'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.
Star Group Asia'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.
Star Group Asia (HKSE:01560) has a PB Ratio of 0.47 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 Star Group Asia and its competitors. This is 135% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Star Group Asia's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 3.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Group Asia ranks #69 out of 539 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Star Group Asia's PB Ratio too high?
Star Group Asia's current PB Ratio of 0.47 is 135% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 3.20. The Conglomerates industry median PB Ratio is 1.05. Star Group Asia's value of 0.47 is 55.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Group Asia ranks #69 out of 539 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Group Asia has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Group Asia's PB Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Star Group Asia ranks #69 out of 539 companies for PB Ratio. This places Star Group Asia in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.05. Star Group Asia's value of 0.47 is 55.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Star Group Asia's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 3.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 1.05, Star Group Asia 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 Conglomerates company?
The median PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.05, based on 539 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. Star Group Asia's current PB Ratio of 0.47 is 55.2% 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 Star Group Asia and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Group Asia's current PB Ratio is 0.47, which is 135% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Group Asia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Group Asia (HKSE:01560) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.03, compared to a current price of HK$0.41 — trading 1250% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.47, which is 135% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 55.2% below the Conglomerates industry median of 1.05. Star Group Asia's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Star Group Asia (HKSE:01560), the current PB Ratio is 0.47 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 Star Group Asia (HKSE:01560) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Group Asia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.41 is trading 1250% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.03.
GuruFocus considers Star Group Asia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01560:
PB Ratio: 0.47 (135% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: HK$0.03 vs. price of HK$0.41 (1250% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.2% below the Conglomerates median (#69 of 539)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Group Asia Ltd formerly Star Group Co Ltd is mainly focused on property development and investment, operating through segments including, commercial and residential property development, property leasing (including serviced apartments and co-working spaces), wine sales, and cellar leasing, financing services, property management, construction and fitting out services, and media production services covering marketing, consultancy, film/advertisement production, concert organization, and artist management.
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