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Jia Yao HoldingsHKSE:01626 -7.91%43 PB Ratio is 45.65 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 1629% above its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01626 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Jia Yao Holdings ranks worse than 99.75% 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 (2026-08-18), Jia Yao Holdings's share price is HK$23.74. Jia Yao Holdings's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.52. Hence, Jia Yao Holdings's PB Ratio of today is 45.65.
Warning Sign:
Jia Yao Holdings Ltd stock PB Ratio (=50.96) is close to 10-year high of 50.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jia Yao Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01626'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 2.64 Max: 50.96
Current: 45.65
During the past 13 years, Jia Yao Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 50.96. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 2.64.
HKSE:01626's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 99.75% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.27
vs HKSE:01626: 45.65
During the past 12 months, Jia Yao Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -35.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Jia Yao Holdings was 71.40% per year. The lowest was -6.70% per year. And the median was 1.70% 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.
Jia Yao Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Jia Yao Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jia Yao Holdings'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Jia Yao Holdings'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.
Jia Yao Holdings PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jia Yao Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jia Yao Holdings'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.
Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626) has a PB Ratio of 45.65 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Jia Yao Holdings and its competitors. This is 1629% above median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Jia Yao Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 50.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Jia Yao Holdings ranks #393 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is Jia Yao Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Jia Yao Holdings' current PB Ratio of 45.65 is 1629% above median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 50.96. The Packaging & Containers industry median PB Ratio is 1.27. Jia Yao Holdings' value of 45.65 is 3494.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jia Yao Holdings ranks #393 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jia Yao Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jia Yao Holdings' PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Jia Yao Holdings ranks #393 out of 394 companies for PB Ratio. This places Jia Yao Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.27. Jia Yao Holdings' value of 45.65 is 3494.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Jia Yao Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 50.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Jia Yao Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.27, based on 394 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. Jia Yao Holdings's current PB Ratio of 45.65 is 3494.5% 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 Jia Yao Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jia Yao Holdings's current PB Ratio is 45.65, which is 1629% above median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jia Yao Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.25, compared to a current price of HK$23.74 — trading 955.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 45.65, which is 1629% above median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 3494.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.27. Jia Yao Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626), the current PB Ratio is 45.65 as of Aug. 18, 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 Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jia Yao Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$23.74 is trading 955.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.25.
GuruFocus considers Jia Yao Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01626:
PB Ratio: 45.65 (1629% above median its 10-year median of 2.64)
GF Value™: HK$2.25 vs. price of HK$23.74 (955.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3494.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#393 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01626 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jia Yao Holdings Ltd is involved in the business of design, printing and sales of paper cigarette packages and social product paper packages. The segments of the group are Paper cigarette packages; Electronic cigarettes and Trading goods. It derives key revenue from the Paper cigarette packages segment which involves the design, printing and sale of paper cigarette packages. The company manufactures various types of paper cigarette packages for customers, which can be broadly divided into Hard and soft cigarette packets; Cigarette cartons; and Gift sets designed to pack and carry various sets of cigarette packets. Social product paper packages segment involves the design, printing and sale of packages for alcohol, medicines and food, among others.
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