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Hephaestus HoldingsHKSE:08173 32 PB Ratio is 1.16 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08173 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Business Services companies, Hephaestus Holdings ranks better than 67.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hephaestus Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08173'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 1.61 Max: 4.23
Current: 1.15
During the past 13 years, Hephaestus Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 4.23. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.61.
HKSE:08173's PB Ratio is ranked better than 67.05% of 1044
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs HKSE:08173: 1.15
During the past 12 months, Hephaestus Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -26.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -21.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -15.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hephaestus Holdings was 133.60% per year. The lowest was -85.40% per year. And the median was -3.00% 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.
Hephaestus Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Hephaestus Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hephaestus Holdings'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 Consulting Services subindustry, Hephaestus 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.
Hephaestus Holdings PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hephaestus Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hephaestus 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.
Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) has a PB Ratio of 1.16 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 Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Hephaestus Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #344 out of 1044 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Hephaestus Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Hephaestus Holdings' current PB Ratio of 1.16 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 4.23. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Hephaestus Holdings' value of 1.16 is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #344 out of 1044 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hephaestus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaestus Holdings' PB Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #344 out of 1044 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Hephaestus Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Hephaestus Holdings' value of 1.16 is 30.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hephaestus Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 4.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Hephaestus 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,044 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. Hephaestus Holdings's current PB Ratio of 1.16 is 30.5% 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 Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hephaestus Holdings's current PB Ratio is 1.16, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hephaestus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.45, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 74.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.16, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 30.5% below the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Hephaestus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173), the current PB Ratio is 1.16 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 74.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.45.
GuruFocus considers Hephaestus Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08173:
PB Ratio: 1.16 (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: HK$0.45 vs. price of HK$0.12 (74.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.5% below the Business Services median (#344 of 1044)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hephaestus Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the provision of interior design and execution services to premises, including private residences, corporate offices, service apartments, hotels, residential clubhouses, show flats, and sales galleries. The company operates in a single segment, focusing on interior design and execution services, and derives the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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