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Powell MaxPMAX 13 PB Ratio is 0.13 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 3.71. GuruFocus rates PMAX with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 777 Capital Markets companies, Powell Max ranks better than 98.33% 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 (2026-08-13), Powell Max's share price is $1.61. Powell Max's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $12.08. Hence, Powell Max's PB Ratio of today is 0.13.
Good Sign:
Powell Max Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.14) is close to 2-year low of 0.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powell Max's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PMAX'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 3.71 Max: 24.04
Current: 0.14
During the past 4 years, Powell Max's highest PB Ratio was 24.04. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 3.71.
PMAX's PB Ratio is ranked better than 98.33% of 777
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs PMAX: 0.14
During the past 12 months, Powell Max's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 80.60% per year.
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.
Powell Max PB Ratio Related Terms
Powell Max PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Powell Max'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.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Powell Max'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.
Powell Max PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Powell Max's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powell Max'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.
Powell Max's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Powell Max (PMAX) has a PB Ratio of 0.13 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Powell Max and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 3.71. Over the past decade, Powell Max's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 24.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Powell Max ranks #13 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Powell Max's PB Ratio too high?
Powell Max's current PB Ratio of 0.13 is 96% below median its 10-year median of 3.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 24.04. The Capital Markets industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Powell Max's value of 0.13 is 90.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powell Max ranks #13 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Powell Max has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powell Max's PB Ratio compare to MWAI and NCPL?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Powell Max ranks #13 out of 777 companies for PB Ratio. This places Powell Max in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Powell Max's value of 0.13 is 90.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Powell Max's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 24.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.71 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Powell Max 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 Capital Markets company?
The median PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.32, based on 777 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. Powell Max's current PB Ratio of 0.13 is 90.2% 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 Powell Max and its competitors. For the Capital Markets 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. Powell Max's current PB Ratio is 0.13, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 3.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powell Max stock overvalued right now?
Powell Max (PMAX) has a current PB Ratio of 0.13. The current PB Ratio is 0.13, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 3.71 and 90.2% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.32. Powell Max's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 7 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 Powell Max (PMAX), the current PB Ratio is 0.13 as of Aug. 13, 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.
Powell Max Ltd operates as a financial communications platform supporting listed companies and IPO applicants throughout the capital markets lifecycle. Substantially all of the company's revenue is generated from Hong Kong. The group focused on supporting the disclosure, reporting, and transaction needs of corporate clients and their advisors. Its mission is to combine industry knowledge, execution capabilities, and a commitment to service to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable solutions for customers.
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