Petrolimex Petrochemical Corporation JSC stock PB Ratio (=1.37) is close to 3-year low of 1.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:PLC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.63 Max: 2.93
Current: 1.32
During the past 13 years, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's highest PB Ratio was 2.93. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.63.
HSTC:PLC's PB Ratio is ranked better than 61.28% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs HSTC:PLC: 1.32
During the past 12 months, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC was 6.80% per year. The lowest was -4.40% per year. And the median was 0.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC PB Ratio Related Terms
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Petrolimex Petrochemical 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.
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC'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.
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) has a PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 2.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks #613 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's PB Ratio too high?
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 2.93. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.77. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's value of 1.32 is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks #613 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks #613 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.77. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's value of 1.32 is 25.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 2.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Petrolimex Petrochemical 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 a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.77, based on 1,583 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. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 25.4% 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫30,035.51, compared to a current price of ₫20,300.00 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 25.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.77. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC), the current PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jun. 26, 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫20,300.00 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫30,035.51.
GuruFocus considers Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:PLC:
PB Ratio: 1.32 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.63)
GF Value™: ₫30,035.51 vs. price of ₫20,300.00 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% below the Chemicals median (#613 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:PLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petrolimex Petrochemical Corporation JSC is principally engaged in trading, importing and exporting lubricants, asphalt, chemicals and other petroleum and gas-related products. It is also involved in the trading, importing and exporting materials and equipment specialized in petrochemicals. The company offers transportation services; warehouse leasing; blending, testing, consultancy, and petrochemical technical services. In addition, it provides Maritime supply services.
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