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M&L Holdings GroupHKSE:08152 +18.06% PB Ratio is 0.45 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.45. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, M&L Holdings Group ranks better than 87.26% on this metric.
M&L Holdings Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.48) is close to 3-year high of 0.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for M&L Holdings Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08152'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.45 Max: 6.01
Current: 0.45
During the past 11 years, M&L Holdings Group's highest PB Ratio was 6.01. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.45.
HKSE:08152's PB Ratio is ranked better than 87.26% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.22
vs HKSE:08152: 0.45
During the past 12 months, M&L Holdings Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of M&L Holdings Group was 17.50% per year. The lowest was -5.30% per year. And the median was -1.00% 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.
M&L Holdings Group PB Ratio Related Terms
M&L Holdings Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for M&L Holdings Group'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.
HKSE:08152 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, M&L Holdings Group'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.
M&L Holdings Group PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, M&L Holdings Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M&L Holdings Group'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.
M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) has a PB Ratio of 0.45 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on M&L Holdings Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, M&L Holdings Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 6.01. According to the industry distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #20 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is M&L Holdings Group's PB Ratio too high?
M&L Holdings Group's current PB Ratio of 0.45 is near median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 6.01. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.22. M&L Holdings Group's value of 0.45 is 63.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #20 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does M&L Holdings Group's PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #20 out of 157 companies for PB Ratio. This places M&L Holdings Group in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.22. M&L Holdings Group's value of 0.45 is 63.1% below this benchmark. Historically, M&L Holdings Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 6.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 1.22, M&L Holdings Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.22, based on 157 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. M&L Holdings Group's current PB Ratio of 0.45 is 63.1% 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 M&L Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M&L Holdings Group's current PB Ratio is 0.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&L Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.09 — trading 70% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 63.1% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.22. 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 M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152), the current PB Ratio is 0.45 as of Aug. 08, 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.
M&L Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding. The principal activities of the group are trading and lease of construction machinery and spare parts. It is segmented into Tunnelling and Foundation. The company generates maximum revenue from the Tunnelling segment. Its Tunnelling segment is engaged in the supply of specialised cutting tools and parts for construction equipment. The Foundation segment is engaged in the supply of fabricated construction steel works and equipment. Geographically, the organization has a business presence in Hong Kong, PRC, North America, Vietnam, Australia, other Asia-Pacific countries, and other countries, of which key revenue is generated from Australia.
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