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Petrovietnam ConstructionHSTC:PVX 53 PB Ratio is 4.39 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates HSTC:PVX with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫3,400.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Construction companies, Petrovietnam Construction ranks worse than 85.77% on this metric.
Petrovietnam Construction Corp stock PB Ratio (=4.39) is close to 1-year low of 4.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Petrovietnam Construction's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:PVX'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 2.24 Max: 13.3
Current: 4.39
During the past 13 years, Petrovietnam Construction's highest PB Ratio was 13.30. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 2.24.
HSTC:PVX's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 85.77% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs HSTC:PVX: 4.39
During the past 12 months, Petrovietnam Construction's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -25.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -24.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -19.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Petrovietnam Construction was 7.60% per year. The lowest was -38.90% per year. And the median was -17.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Petrovietnam Construction (HSTC:PVX) 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.
Petrovietnam Construction PB Ratio Related Terms
Petrovietnam Construction 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Petrovietnam Construction'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.
Petrovietnam Construction PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Petrovietnam Construction's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petrovietnam Construction'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.
Petrovietnam Construction (HSTC:PVX) has a PB Ratio of 4.39 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Petrovietnam Construction and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, Petrovietnam Construction's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 13.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Construction ranks #1477 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is Petrovietnam Construction's PB Ratio too high?
Petrovietnam Construction's current PB Ratio of 4.39 is 96% above median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 13.30. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Petrovietnam Construction's value of 4.39 is 230.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petrovietnam Construction ranks #1477 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Petrovietnam Construction has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petrovietnam Construction's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Construction ranks #1477 out of 1722 companies for PB Ratio. This places Petrovietnam Construction in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Petrovietnam Construction's value of 4.39 is 230.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Petrovietnam Construction's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 13.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Petrovietnam Construction 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.33, based on 1,722 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. Petrovietnam Construction's current PB Ratio of 4.39 is 230.1% 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 Petrovietnam Construction and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petrovietnam Construction's current PB Ratio is 4.39, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petrovietnam Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Construction (HSTC:PVX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫3,400.55, compared to a current price of ₫1,500.00 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.39, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 230.1% above the Construction industry median of 1.33. Petrovietnam Construction's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Petrovietnam Construction (HSTC:PVX), the current PB Ratio is 4.39 as of Jul. 15, 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 Petrovietnam Construction (HSTC:PVX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Construction stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫1,500.00 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫3,400.55.
GuruFocus considers Petrovietnam Construction to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:PVX:
PB Ratio: 4.39 (96% above median its 10-year median of 2.24)
GF Value™: ₫3,400.55 vs. price of ₫1,500.00 (55.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 230.1% above the Construction median (#1477 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:PVX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petrovietnam Construction Corp is a Vietnam based construction company. It is engaged in the construction of power plants, refineries, transport and storage facilities, civil projects such as plazas, business centers, and hotels. The company's business lines include Petroleum-specialized construction and installation, Industrial Construction, Civil Construction, and Industrial production.
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