Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) PB Ratio: 1.03 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — Near Median


HSTC:LAS Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC HSTC:LAS
82 GF Score
Price ₫13,800.00
GF Value ₫18,293.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC PB Ratio?

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC HSTC:LAS -2.82% 82 PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates HSTC:LAS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫18,293.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC ranks better than 65.32% 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 (2026-06-28), Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's share price is ₫13800.00. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫13,379.25. Hence, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's PB Ratio of today is 1.03.

Good Sign:

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC stock PB Ratio (=1.03) is close to 3-year low of 0.94.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HSTC:LAS' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45   Med: 1.13   Max: 2.26
Current: 1.03

During the past 13 years, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's highest PB Ratio was 2.26. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 1.13.

HSTC:LAS's PB Ratio is ranked better than
65.32% of 248 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.5 vs HSTC:LAS: 1.03

During the past 12 months, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC was 17.60% per year. The lowest was -4.10% per year. And the median was 1.60% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC  (HSTC:LAS) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC PB Ratio Related Terms


Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC'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.

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC PB Ratio Chart

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.79 0.63 1.11 1.65 1.20

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Dec25 Mar26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.65 1.33 1.67 1.20 1.26

HSTC:LAS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC'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.


Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's PB Ratio falls into.


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Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC 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.

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=13800.00/13379.247
=1.03

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.03 mean?
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) has a PB Ratio of 1.03 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC ranks #86 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's PB Ratio too high?
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's current PB Ratio of 1.03 is near median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 2.26. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's value of 1.03 is 31.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC ranks #86 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC ranks #86 out of 248 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's value of 1.03 is 31.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 2.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.50, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC 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 Agriculture company?
The median PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.50, based on 248 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. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's current PB Ratio of 1.03 is 31.3% 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's current PB Ratio is 1.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫18,293.20, compared to a current price of ₫13,800.00 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 31.3% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.50. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS), the current PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Jun. 28, 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫13,800.00 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫18,293.20. GuruFocus considers Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:LAS:

  • PB Ratio: 1.03 (near median its 10-year median of 1.13)
  • GF Value™: ₫18,293.20 vs. price of ₫13,800.00 (24.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.3% below the Agriculture median (#86 of 248)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:LAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Business Description

Address Phuong Lai Area, Phu Tho Province, Lam Thao, VNM
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC is a Taiwan based company engaged in manufacturing and trading of fertilizers and chemicals. The company's product categories include superphosphate, NPK-S, acid sulfuric, pour melted and other products.
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