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PPS International (Holdings)HKSE:08201 +0.79%50 PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08201 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Waste Management companies, PPS International (Holdings) ranks better than 92.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PPS International (Holdings)'s PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08201'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.28 Max: 1.96
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, PPS International (Holdings)'s highest PB Ratio was 1.96. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.28.
HKSE:08201's PB Ratio is ranked better than 92.11% of 228
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.59
vs HKSE:08201: 0.36
During the past 12 months, PPS International (Holdings)'s average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of PPS International (Holdings) was 178.50% per year. The lowest was -12.80% per year. And the median was -0.90% 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.
PPS International (Holdings) PB Ratio Related Terms
PPS International (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 Waste Management subindustry, PPS International (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.
PPS International (Holdings) PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, PPS International (Holdings)'s PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPS International (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.
PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201) has a PB Ratio of 0.36 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on PPS International (Holdings) and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, PPS International (Holdings)'s PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.96. According to the industry distribution chart, PPS International (Holdings) ranks #18 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is PPS International (Holdings)'s PB Ratio too high?
PPS International (Holdings)'s current PB Ratio of 0.36 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 1.96. The Waste Management industry median PB Ratio is 1.59. PPS International (Holdings)'s value of 0.36 is 77.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPS International (Holdings) ranks #18 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PPS International (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPS International (Holdings)'s PB Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, PPS International (Holdings) ranks #18 out of 228 companies for PB Ratio. This places PPS International (Holdings) in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.59. PPS International (Holdings)'s value of 0.36 is 77.4% below this benchmark. Historically, PPS International (Holdings)'s own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 1.59, PPS International (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 Waste Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.59, based on 228 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. PPS International (Holdings)'s current PB Ratio of 0.36 is 77.4% 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 PPS International (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPS International (Holdings)'s current PB Ratio is 0.36, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPS International (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.08, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.36, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 77.4% below the Waste Management industry median of 1.59. PPS International (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201), the current PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Aug. 11, 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 PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPS International (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 60% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.08.
GuruFocus considers PPS International (Holdings) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08201:
PB Ratio: 0.36 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: HK$0.08 vs. price of HK$0.13 (60% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.4% below the Waste Management median (#18 of 228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PPS International (Holdings) Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment include Environmental and cleaning; Money lending and Investments. It generates maximum revenue from the Environmental and cleaning segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Hong Kong and also has a presence in PRC.
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