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Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)HKSE:01690 48 PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01690 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,726 Construction companies, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) ranks better than 51.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01690'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.77 Max: 3.69
Current: 1.29
During the past 12 years, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s highest PB Ratio was 3.69. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.77.
HKSE:01690's PB Ratio is ranked better than 51.8% of 1726
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs HKSE:01690: 1.29
During the past 12 months, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) was 31.80% per year. The lowest was -6.60% per year. And the median was 3.40% 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.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) PB Ratio Related Terms
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lap Kei Engineering (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.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s PB Ratio falls into.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690) has a PB Ratio of 1.24 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 Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 3.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) ranks #832 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s PB Ratio too high?
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 3.69. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s value of 1.24 is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) ranks #832 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) ranks #832 out of 1726 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s value of 1.24 is 8.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 3.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.35, based on 1,726 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. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 8.1% 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 Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 158% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 8.1% below the Construction industry median of 1.35. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690), the current PB Ratio is 1.24 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 Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 158% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.05.
GuruFocus considers Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01690:
PB Ratio: 1.24 (61% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: HK$0.05 vs. price of HK$0.13 (158% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% below the Construction median (#832 of 1726)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) Ltd provides engineering services for building services systems. The company is organized into the principal operating divisions of the building services engineering work division and maintenance, repair; and maintenance, repair, and other services division. The building services engineering work division, which is the key revenue-generating segment, comprises the provision of building services engineering work, including mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning systems, electrical systems, plumbing and drainage systems, fire systems, and other related works. Maintenance, repair, & other services involve the provision of maintenance and repair services for building services systems and the replacement of parts. It derives its prime revenue from Hong Kong.
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