High-Trend International GroupHTCO -0.47%43 PB Ratio is 3.48 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 5.32. GuruFocus rates HTCO with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 970 Transportation companies, High-Trend International Group ranks worse than 85.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for High-Trend International Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HTCO'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 5.32 Max: 90.59
Current: 3.48
During the past 6 years, High-Trend International Group's highest PB Ratio was 90.59. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 5.32.
HTCO's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 85.98% of 970
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs HTCO: 3.48
During the past 12 months, High-Trend International Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -18.40% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of High-Trend International Group was 60.10% per year. The lowest was -18.40% per year. And the median was -3.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
High-Trend International Group (NAS:HTCO) 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.
High-Trend International Group PB Ratio Related Terms
High-Trend International Group 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, High-Trend International Group'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.
High-Trend International Group PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, High-Trend International Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where High-Trend International Group's PB Ratio falls into.
High-Trend International Group 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.
High-Trend International Group (HTCO) has a PB Ratio of 3.48 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 High-Trend International Group and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 5.32. Over the past decade, High-Trend International Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 90.59. According to the industry distribution chart, High-Trend International Group ranks #834 out of 970 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is High-Trend International Group's PB Ratio too high?
High-Trend International Group's current PB Ratio of 3.48 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 5.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 90.59. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. High-Trend International Group's value of 3.48 is 178.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, High-Trend International Group ranks #834 out of 970 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, High-Trend International Group has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High-Trend International Group's PB Ratio compare to EHLD and USEA?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, High-Trend International Group ranks #834 out of 970 companies for PB Ratio. This places High-Trend International Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. High-Trend International Group's value of 3.48 is 178.4% above this benchmark. Historically, High-Trend International Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 90.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.32 vs. the industry median of 1.25, High-Trend International Group 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 970 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. High-Trend International Group's current PB Ratio of 3.48 is 178.4% 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 High-Trend International Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. High-Trend International Group's current PB Ratio is 3.48, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 5.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High-Trend International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High-Trend International Group (HTCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.55, compared to a current price of $4.07 — trading 640.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.48, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 5.32 and 178.4% above the Transportation industry median of 1.25. High-Trend International Group's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 High-Trend International Group (HTCO), the current PB Ratio is 3.48 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 High-Trend International Group (HTCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High-Trend International Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.07 is trading 640.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.55.
GuruFocus considers High-Trend International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTCO:
PB Ratio: 3.48 (35% below median its 10-year median of 5.32)
GF Value™: $0.55 vs. price of $4.07 (640.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 178.4% above the Transportation median (#834 of 970)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
High-Trend International Group Business Description
High-Trend International Group is an international operator of ocean transportation services. It is engaged in seaborne transportation services under voyage contracts, as well as vessel services for and on behalf of ship owners. The company has two operating segments, namely, ocean transport and Heating business. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Ocean transportation business. The company derives freight revenue from voyage contracts and provides vessel service. The majority of revenue is from providing shipping services for customers in Asia, principally in Singapore, Dubai, Korea, Japan, and India.
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