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Universe Printshop HoldingsHKSE:08448 34 PB Ratio is 8.73 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 350% above its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08448 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,046 Business Services companies, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks worse than 94.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universe Printshop Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08448'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 1.94 Max: 18.61
Current: 8.9
During the past 11 years, Universe Printshop Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 18.61. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.94.
HKSE:08448's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 94.93% of 1046
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs HKSE:08448: 8.90
During the past 12 months, Universe Printshop Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 29.10% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Universe Printshop Holdings was 122.40% per year. The lowest was -49.90% per year. And the median was -26.30% 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.
Universe Printshop Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Universe Printshop 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.
HKSE:08448 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Universe Printshop 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.
Universe Printshop Holdings PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Universe Printshop Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universe Printshop 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.
Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) has a PB Ratio of 8.73 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Universe Printshop Holdings and its competitors. This is 350% above median its historical median of 1.94. Over the past decade, Universe Printshop Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 18.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks #993 out of 1046 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is Universe Printshop Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Universe Printshop Holdings' current PB Ratio of 8.73 is 350% above median its 10-year median of 1.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 18.61. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Universe Printshop Holdings' value of 8.73 is 422.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks #993 out of 1046 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universe Printshop Holdings has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universe Printshop Holdings' PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks #993 out of 1046 companies for PB Ratio. This places Universe Printshop Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Universe Printshop Holdings' value of 8.73 is 422.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Universe Printshop Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 18.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Universe Printshop Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,046 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. Universe Printshop Holdings's current PB Ratio of 8.73 is 422.8% 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 Universe Printshop 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. Universe Printshop Holdings's current PB Ratio is 8.73, which is 350% above median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universe Printshop Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.44, compared to a current price of HK$0.89 — trading 102.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 8.73, which is 350% above median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 422.8% above the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Universe Printshop Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448), the current PB Ratio is 8.73 as of Aug. 13, 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 Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Printshop Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.89 is trading 102.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.44.
GuruFocus considers Universe Printshop Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08448:
PB Ratio: 8.73 (350% above median its 10-year median of 1.94)
GF Value™: HK$0.44 vs. price of HK$0.89 (102.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 422.8% above the Business Services median (#993 of 1046)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08448 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universe Printshop Holdings Ltd is engaged in provision of general printing services and trading of printing products. Its services include offset printing, ink-jet printing, toner-based digital printing and Other printing related products It also provides services to the customers, which include the production of other printing-related products such as pre-ink stamps, plastic name cards, printed eco-bags, and printed plastic folders. It operates through two segments: Provision of general printing services, and Trading of printing equipment and consumables. All of its revenue come from Hong Kong, from the Provision of general printing services.
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