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HKSE:09630's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 92.3% of 2415
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs HKSE:09630: 11.53
During the past 12 months, Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 121.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 26.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 31.10% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co was 118.10% per year. The lowest was 26.40% per year. And the median was 41.70% 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.
Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co 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.
Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co PB Ratio Chart
Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co Annual Data
* 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.
Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co (HKSE:09630) has a PB Ratio of 8.14 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.83. Over the past decade, Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.27 to 31.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co ranks #2229 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co's PB Ratio too high?
Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co's current PB Ratio of 8.14 is near median its 10-year median of 7.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.27 to a high of 31.56. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.31. Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co's value of 8.14 is 252.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co ranks #2229 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co ranks #2229 out of 2415 companies for PB Ratio. This places Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.31. Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co's value of 8.14 is 252.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.27 to 31.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.83 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.31, based on 2,415 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. Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co's current PB Ratio of 8.14 is 252.4% 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 Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co's current PB Ratio is 8.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co (HKSE:09630) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$158.22, compared to a current price of HK$342.00 — trading 116.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 8.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.83 and 252.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.31. Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co (HKSE:09630), the current PB Ratio is 8.14 as of Aug. 31, 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 Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co (HKSE:09630) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$342.00 is trading 116.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$158.22.
GuruFocus considers Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:09630:
PB Ratio: 8.14 (near median its 10-year median of 7.83)
GF Value™: HK$158.22 vs. price of HK$342.00 (116.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 252.4% above the Hardware median (#2229 of 2415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09630 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment Co Ltd specializes in micro-nano direct writing, research and development and production of direct imaging equipment and direct-write lithography equipment with lithography as the core technology. The main products and services include printed circuit board direct imaging equipment and automatic line systems, pan-semiconductor direct writing lithography equipment and automatic line systems, and other laser direct imaging equipment.
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