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B & S International HoldingsHKSE:01705 +0.57%53 PB Ratio is 2.34 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01705 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Retail - Defensive companies, B & S International Holdings ranks worse than 60.91% on this metric.
B & S International Holdings Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.17) is close to 5-year high of 2.2.
The historical rank and industry rank for B & S International Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01705'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 1.15 Max: 27.47
Current: 2.33
During the past 12 years, B & S International Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 27.47. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.15.
HKSE:01705's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 60.91% of 307
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs HKSE:01705: 2.33
During the past 12 months, B & S International Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% 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 9.70% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of B & S International Holdings was 54.50% per year. The lowest was -3.70% per year. And the median was 6.70% 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.
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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.
B & S International Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
B & S International 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.
HKSE:01705 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, B & S International 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.
B & S International Holdings PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B & S International Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B & S International 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.
B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705) has a PB Ratio of 2.34 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on B & S International Holdings and its competitors. This is 103% above median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, B & S International Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 27.47. According to the industry distribution chart, B & S International Holdings ranks #187 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is B & S International Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
B & S International Holdings' current PB Ratio of 2.34 is 103% above median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 27.47. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. B & S International Holdings' value of 2.34 is 41% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B & S International Holdings ranks #187 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, B & S International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B & S International Holdings' PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B & S International Holdings ranks #187 out of 307 companies for PB Ratio. This places B & S International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. B & S International Holdings' value of 2.34 is 41% above this benchmark. Historically, B & S International Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 27.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 1.66, B & S International 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.66, based on 307 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. B & S International Holdings's current PB Ratio of 2.34 is 41% 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 B & S International Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B & S International Holdings's current PB Ratio is 2.34, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B & S International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.35, compared to a current price of HK$0.89 — trading 152.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.34, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 41% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.66. B & S International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705), the current PB Ratio is 2.34 as of Aug. 06, 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 B & S International Holdings (HKSE:01705) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B & S International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.89 is trading 152.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.35.
GuruFocus considers B & S International Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01705:
PB Ratio: 2.34 (103% above median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: HK$0.35 vs. price of HK$0.89 (152.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41% above the Retail - Defensive median (#187 of 307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01705 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
B & S International Holdings Ltd is a food and beverage company. The group has two business segments, namely the Distribution business which distributes and markets a diversified portfolio of overseas branded food and beverage products to main retailers such as supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, and department store chains in Hong Kong, and the Retail business. that prepares and sells overseas branded food and beverage products at the company's self-operated retail outlets in Hong Kong. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the Distribution business. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Hong Kong.
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