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Apex Ace HoldingHKSE:06036 -3.83%72 PB Ratio is 2.65 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06036 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,407 Hardware companies, Apex Ace Holding ranks worse than 57.13% 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 (2026-09-10), Apex Ace Holding's share price is HK$1.13. Apex Ace Holding's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.43. Hence, Apex Ace Holding's PB Ratio of today is 2.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Apex Ace Holding's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:06036'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 1.37 Max: 5.18
Current: 2.63
During the past 12 years, Apex Ace Holding's highest PB Ratio was 5.18. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 1.37.
HKSE:06036's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.13% of 2407
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs HKSE:06036: 2.63
During the past 12 months, Apex Ace Holding's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Apex Ace Holding was 41.90% per year. The lowest was -3.80% per year. And the median was 4.90% 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.
Apex Ace Holding PB Ratio Related Terms
Apex Ace Holding PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Apex Ace Holding'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Apex Ace Holding'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.
Apex Ace Holding PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Apex Ace Holding's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apex Ace Holding'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.
Apex Ace Holding (HKSE:06036) has a PB Ratio of 2.65 as of Sep. 10, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Apex Ace Holding and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Apex Ace Holding's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 5.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Apex Ace Holding ranks #1375 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Apex Ace Holding's PB Ratio too high?
Apex Ace Holding's current PB Ratio of 2.65 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 5.18. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.31. Apex Ace Holding's value of 2.65 is 14.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apex Ace Holding ranks #1375 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Apex Ace Holding has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apex Ace Holding's PB Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Apex Ace Holding ranks #1375 out of 2407 companies for PB Ratio. This places Apex Ace Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.31. Apex Ace Holding's value of 2.65 is 14.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Apex Ace Holding's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 5.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Apex Ace Holding 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.31, based on 2,407 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. Apex Ace Holding's current PB Ratio of 2.65 is 14.7% 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 Apex Ace Holding and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apex Ace Holding's current PB Ratio is 2.65, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apex Ace Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Ace Holding (HKSE:06036) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.02, compared to a current price of HK$1.13 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.65, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 14.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.31. Apex Ace Holding's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Apex Ace Holding (HKSE:06036), the current PB Ratio is 2.65 as of Sep. 10, 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 Apex Ace Holding (HKSE:06036) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Ace Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.13 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.02.
GuruFocus considers Apex Ace Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:06036:
PB Ratio: 2.65 (93% above median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: HK$1.02 vs. price of HK$1.13 (10.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% above the Hardware median (#1375 of 2407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06036 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apex Ace Holding Ltd is a distributor of semiconductors and other electronic components and is engaged in the supply of digital storage products and general electronic components along with the provision of complementary technical support. Its segments include: Digital Storage products include DRAM, FLASH and MCP memory products, which are applied to multimedia and mobile devices such as set-top boxes, smart TVs, wearable devices, and mobile phones; and General components include switches, connectors, passive components, main chips, sensors, power semiconductors, and analog-to-digital converters. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Digital Storage Products segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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