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HSTC:PXS's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 53.46% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs HSTC:PXS: 1.45
During the past 12 months, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -27.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -30.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -28.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -21.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC was 103.00% per year. The lowest was -39.20% per year. And the median was -8.75% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC (HSTC:PXS) 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.
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC PB Ratio Related Terms
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure 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.
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC PB Ratio Chart
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC 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.
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure 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.
* 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.
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC (HSTC:PXS) has a PB Ratio of 1.45 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 Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC ranks #919 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's PB Ratio too high?
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's current PB Ratio of 1.45 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 2.63. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's value of 1.45 is 9.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC ranks #919 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC ranks #919 out of 1719 companies for PB Ratio. This places Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's value of 1.45 is 9.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC 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 1.32, based on 1,719 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. Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's current PB Ratio of 1.45 is 9.8% 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 Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's current PB Ratio is 1.45, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC (HSTC:PXS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫6,574.93, compared to a current price of ₫2,300.00 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.45, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 9.8% above the Construction industry median of 1.32. Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC (HSTC:PXS), the current PB Ratio is 1.45 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 Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC (HSTC:PXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫2,300.00 is trading 65% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫6,574.93.
GuruFocus considers Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:PXS:
PB Ratio: 1.45 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.65)
GF Value™: ₫6,574.93 vs. price of ₫2,300.00 (65% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% above the Construction median (#919 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:PXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC Business Description
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC is a Vietnam-based EPC contractor. It specializes in providing EPC services for pipeline, piping, storage tank, thermal power plant, refinery, petrochemical plant, gas processing plant, and projects in the oil and gas industry. The other activities of the organization cover providing EPC/EPCIC services for offshore projects in the oil and gas industry; providing EPC services for process skids and equipment for oil and gas projects; and offering electrical and instrumentation services for oil and gas projects.
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