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Neutech GroupHKSE:09616 +0.23%84 PB Ratio is 0.50 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09616 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$3.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Neutech Group ranks better than 77.65% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-08-10), Neutech Group's share price is HK$2.14. Neutech Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$4.24. Hence, Neutech Group's PB Ratio of today is 0.50.
Good Sign:
Neutech Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.5) is close to 10-year low of 0.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Neutech Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:09616'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.98 Max: 6.61
Current: 0.5
During the past 9 years, Neutech Group's highest PB Ratio was 6.61. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.98.
HKSE:09616's PB Ratio is ranked better than 77.65% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs HKSE:09616: 0.50
During the past 12 months, Neutech Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Neutech Group was 54.60% per year. The lowest was 7.00% per year. And the median was 29.20% 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.
Neutech Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Neutech Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Neutech 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Neutech 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.
Neutech Group PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Neutech Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Neutech 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.
Neutech Group's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) has a PB Ratio of 0.50 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Neutech Group and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Neutech Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 6.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Neutech Group ranks #57 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Neutech Group's PB Ratio too high?
Neutech Group's current PB Ratio of 0.50 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 6.61. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Neutech Group's value of 0.50 is 64.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Neutech Group ranks #57 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Neutech Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neutech Group's PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Neutech Group ranks #57 out of 255 companies for PB Ratio. This places Neutech Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Neutech Group's value of 0.50 is 64.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Neutech Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 6.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Neutech 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 Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.42, based on 255 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. Neutech Group's current PB Ratio of 0.50 is 64.8% 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 Neutech Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Neutech Group's current PB Ratio is 0.50, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neutech Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.46, compared to a current price of HK$2.14 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.50, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 64.8% below the Education industry median of 1.42. Neutech Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Neutech Group (HKSE:09616), the current PB Ratio is 0.50 as of Aug. 10, 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 Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neutech Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.14 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.46.
GuruFocus considers Neutech Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:09616:
PB Ratio: 0.50 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: HK$3.46 vs. price of HK$2.14 (38.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.8% below the Education median (#57 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Neutech Group Ltd is a China-based investment holding company principally engaged in providing full-time formal higher education services, continuing education services, as well as education resources and apprenticeship programmes. Its full-time formal higher education services and continuing education services are operated by three universities and eight training schools. Its education resources and apprenticeship programme are offered by few of its subsidiaries. Its operating segments are as follows: education services; medical services; industry management and services; and elderly care technology and services. It generates maximum revenue from Education services segment. The Group operated within one geographical location and all of its revenue is also generated from Chinese mainland.
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