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JBB Builders InternationalHKSE:01903 -0.40%57 PB Ratio is 5.34 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 268% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01903 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,727 Construction companies, JBB Builders International ranks worse than 88.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for JBB Builders International's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01903'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 1.45 Max: 10.76
Current: 5.32
During the past 10 years, JBB Builders International's highest PB Ratio was 10.76. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.45.
HKSE:01903's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 88.77% of 1727
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs HKSE:01903: 5.32
During the past 12 months, JBB Builders International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of JBB Builders International was 53.60% per year. The lowest was -2.30% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
JBB Builders International PB Ratio Related Terms
JBB Builders International 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, JBB Builders International'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.
JBB Builders International PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JBB Builders International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBB Builders International'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.
JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903) has a PB Ratio of 5.34 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on JBB Builders International and its competitors. This is 268% above median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, JBB Builders International's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 10.76. According to the industry distribution chart, JBB Builders International ranks #1533 out of 1727 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 88.8%.
Is JBB Builders International's PB Ratio too high?
JBB Builders International's current PB Ratio of 5.34 is 268% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 10.76. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. JBB Builders International's value of 5.34 is 295.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBB Builders International ranks #1533 out of 1727 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JBB Builders International has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBB Builders International's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JBB Builders International ranks #1533 out of 1727 companies for PB Ratio. This places JBB Builders International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. JBB Builders International's value of 5.34 is 295.6% above this benchmark. Historically, JBB Builders International's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 10.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 1.35, JBB Builders International 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.35, based on 1,727 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. JBB Builders International's current PB Ratio of 5.34 is 295.6% 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 JBB Builders International 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. JBB Builders International's current PB Ratio is 5.34, which is 268% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBB Builders International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.00, compared to a current price of HK$2.50 — trading 150% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 5.34, which is 268% above median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 295.6% above the Construction industry median of 1.35. JBB Builders International's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903), the current PB Ratio is 5.34 as of Aug. 13, 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 JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBB Builders International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.50 is trading 150% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.00.
GuruFocus considers JBB Builders International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01903:
PB Ratio: 5.34 (268% above median its 10-year median of 1.45)
GF Value™: HK$1.00 vs. price of HK$2.50 (150% above fair value)
Industry Position: 295.6% above the Construction median (#1533 of 1727)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01903 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBB Builders International Ltd is an established engineering contractor mainly engaged in marine construction services, as well as building and infrastructure services in Malaysia and Singapore. Its business is divided into three types of services: marine construction services, building and infrastructure services, and the trading business of marine gas oil. The marine construction services are further classified into reclamation and related works, and marine transportation, while the building and infrastructure services include general building works for the construction of properties and infrastructure projects. The majority of its revenue comes from marine construction services. Geographically, it derives revenue mainly from Singapore.
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