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Hua Xia Water GroupHKSE:08401 PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 3.14. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Media - Diversified companies, Hua Xia Water Group ranks better than 73.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hua Xia Water Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08401'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 3.14 Max: 17.05
Current: 0.72
During the past 11 years, Hua Xia Water Group's highest PB Ratio was 17.05. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 3.14.
HKSE:08401's PB Ratio is ranked better than 73.53% of 918
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.31
vs HKSE:08401: 0.72
During the past 12 months, Hua Xia Water Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 152.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -33.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.40% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hua Xia Water Group was 195.10% per year. The lowest was -50.90% per year. And the median was -15.75% 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.
Hua Xia Water Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Hua Xia Water Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hua Xia Water 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.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hua Xia Water 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.
Hua Xia Water Group PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hua Xia Water Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hua Xia Water 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.
Hua Xia Water Group (HKSE:08401) has a PB Ratio of 0.75 as of Aug. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hua Xia Water Group and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 3.14. Over the past decade, Hua Xia Water Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 17.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Hua Xia Water Group ranks #243 out of 918 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Hua Xia Water Group's PB Ratio too high?
Hua Xia Water Group's current PB Ratio of 0.75 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 3.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 17.05. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. Hua Xia Water Group's value of 0.75 is 42.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hua Xia Water Group ranks #243 out of 918 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Hua Xia Water Group's PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hua Xia Water Group ranks #243 out of 918 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Hua Xia Water Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. Hua Xia Water Group's value of 0.75 is 42.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hua Xia Water Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 17.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.14 vs. the industry median of 1.31, Hua Xia Water 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.31, based on 918 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. Hua Xia Water Group's current PB Ratio of 0.75 is 42.7% 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 Hua Xia Water Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hua Xia Water Group's current PB Ratio is 0.75, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hua Xia Water Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Xia Water Group (HKSE:08401) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.20, compared to a current price of HK$0.04 — trading 82% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.75, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 3.14 and 42.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.31. 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 Hua Xia Water Group (HKSE:08401), the current PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Aug. 14, 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.
Stream Ideas Group Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of online advertising services. The online advertising services of the company comprise of social viral service, engager service, and mass blogging service. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Hong Kong and also has a presence in Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
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