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Synertone CommunicationHKSE:01613 +6.05%30 PB Ratio is 8.22 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 407% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01613 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, Synertone Communication ranks worse than 87.58% on this metric.
Synertone Communication Corp stock PB Ratio (=8.22) is close to 10-year high of 8.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synertone Communication's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01613'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 1.62 Max: 8.22
Current: 8.22
During the past 13 years, Synertone Communication's highest PB Ratio was 8.22. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.62.
HKSE:01613's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 87.58% of 2415
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.3
vs HKSE:01613: 8.22
During the past 12 months, Synertone Communication's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -20.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Synertone Communication was 23.80% per year. The lowest was -34.50% per year. And the median was -18.70% 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.
* 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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Synertone Communication'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.
Synertone Communication PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Synertone Communication's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synertone Communication'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.
Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613) has a PB Ratio of 8.22 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Synertone Communication and its competitors. This is 407% above median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, Synertone Communication's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 8.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Synertone Communication ranks #2115 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 87.6%.
Is Synertone Communication's PB Ratio too high?
Synertone Communication's current PB Ratio of 8.22 is 407% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 8.22. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.30. Synertone Communication's value of 8.22 is 257.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synertone Communication ranks #2115 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Synertone Communication has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synertone Communication's PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Synertone Communication ranks #2115 out of 2415 companies for PB Ratio. This places Synertone Communication in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.30. Synertone Communication's value of 8.22 is 257.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Synertone Communication's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 8.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 2.30, Synertone Communication 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 a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.30, based on 2,415 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. Synertone Communication's current PB Ratio of 8.22 is 257.4% 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 Synertone Communication and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synertone Communication's current PB Ratio is 8.22, which is 407% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synertone Communication stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$1.32 — trading 1361.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 8.22, which is 407% above median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 257.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.30. Synertone Communication's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 8 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 Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613), the current PB Ratio is 8.22 as of Aug. 30, 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 Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synertone Communication stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.32 is trading 1361.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.09.
GuruFocus considers Synertone Communication to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01613:
PB Ratio: 8.22 (407% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: HK$0.09 vs. price of HK$1.32 (1361.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 257.4% above the Hardware median (#2115 of 2415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01613 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synertone Communication Corp is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include Building intelligence, Control system, and Data Centre. It generates maximum revenue from the Building intelligence segment which includes the provision of video intercom systems and security alarm solutions for residential complexes; and smart home automation systems for new and existing households. Its Control System segment includes the provision of automation hardware and software products, information systems platforms, as well as the industrial and monitoring and scheduling management system solutions for the municipal utility industry. The Data Centre segment includes rental and maintenance services of computer equipment and machines and other related services.
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