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Knowledge Net CoSAU:9561 +9.18%40 PB Ratio is 0.83 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 1.84. GuruFocus rates SAU:9561 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼9.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Knowledge Net Co ranks better than 87.85% 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 (2026-08-04), Knowledge Net Co's share price is ﷼10.70. Knowledge Net Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼12.88. Hence, Knowledge Net Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.83.
Good Sign:
Knowledge Net Co stock PB Ratio (=0.76) is close to 5-year low of 0.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knowledge Net Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9561'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 1.84 Max: 3.18
Current: 0.76
During the past 5 years, Knowledge Net Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.18. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.84.
SAU:9561's PB Ratio is ranked better than 87.85% of 2634
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.45
vs SAU:9561: 0.76
During the past 12 months, Knowledge Net Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Knowledge Net Co was 15.00% per year. The lowest was 13.00% per year. And the median was 14.00% 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.
Knowledge Net Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Knowledge Net Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knowledge Net Co'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 Software - Application subindustry, Knowledge Net Co'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.
Knowledge Net Co PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Knowledge Net Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knowledge Net Co'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.
Knowledge Net Co (SAU:9561) has a PB Ratio of 0.83 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Knowledge Net Co and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 1.84. Over the past decade, Knowledge Net Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 3.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowledge Net Co ranks #320 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Knowledge Net Co's PB Ratio too high?
Knowledge Net Co's current PB Ratio of 0.83 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 3.18. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.45. Knowledge Net Co's value of 0.83 is 66.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowledge Net Co ranks #320 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Knowledge Net Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowledge Net Co's PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Knowledge Net Co ranks #320 out of 2634 companies for PB Ratio. This places Knowledge Net Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.45. Knowledge Net Co's value of 0.83 is 66.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Knowledge Net Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 3.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.84 vs. the industry median of 2.45, Knowledge Net Co 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.45, based on 2,634 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. Knowledge Net Co's current PB Ratio of 0.83 is 66.1% 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 Knowledge Net Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowledge Net Co's current PB Ratio is 0.83, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 1.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowledge Net Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowledge Net Co (SAU:9561) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼9.72, compared to a current price of ﷼10.70 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.83, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.84 and 66.1% below the Software industry median of 2.45. Knowledge Net Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Knowledge Net Co (SAU:9561), the current PB Ratio is 0.83 as of Aug. 04, 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 Knowledge Net Co (SAU:9561) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowledge Net Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼10.70 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼9.72.
GuruFocus considers Knowledge Net Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9561:
PB Ratio: 0.83 (55% below median its 10-year median of 1.84)
GF Value™: ﷼9.72 vs. price of ﷼10.70 (10.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.1% below the Software median (#320 of 2634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9561 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knowledge Net Co is engaged in wholesale of computers and their accessories, including the sale of printers and toners, wholesale of software, and includes importing, system analysis, designing and programming specific software, maintenance of software and designing websites. It generates revenue from the Sale of program licenses, consulting services, and Maintenance and technical support Services. It offers software solutions to both incumbent financial services companies and emerging, disruptive Fintech companies. Its software solutions encompass three categories: digitalization, data, and core systems.
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