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Kato (Hong Kong) HoldingsHKSE:02189 61 PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02189 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks better than 75.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02189'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 2.09 Max: 21.07
Current: 1.09
During the past 11 years, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 21.07. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 2.09.
HKSE:02189's PB Ratio is ranked better than 75.74% of 610
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.95
vs HKSE:02189: 1.09
During the past 12 months, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 60.00% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings was 141.00% per year. The lowest was 6.80% per year. And the median was 50.80% 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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Kato (Hong Kong) 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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Kato (Hong Kong) 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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kato (Hong Kong) 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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) has a PB Ratio of 1.08 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 2.09. Over the past decade, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 21.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks #148 out of 610 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' current PB Ratio of 1.08 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 2.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 21.07. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.95. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' value of 1.08 is 44.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks #148 out of 610 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' PB Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks #148 out of 610 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.95. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' value of 1.08 is 44.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 21.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.09 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Kato (Hong Kong) 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.95, based on 610 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. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's current PB Ratio of 1.08 is 44.6% 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's current PB Ratio is 1.08, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.53, compared to a current price of HK$0.49 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.08, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 2.09 and 44.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.95. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189), the current PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 19, 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.49 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.53.
GuruFocus considers Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02189:
PB Ratio: 1.08 (48% below median its 10-year median of 2.09)
GF Value™: HK$0.53 vs. price of HK$0.49 (7.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#148 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02189 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Ltd is an established operator of residential care homes and daycare services for the elderly in Hong Kong. The company offers a wide range of residential care services for the elderly including; the provision of accommodation, professional nursing and care-taking services, nutritional management, medical services, physiotherapy and occupational therapy services, individual care plans and recreational services, and the sale of healthcare and medical goods and the provision of additional healthcare services to residents.
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