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HC Surgical SpecialistsSGX:1B1 +1.45%63 PB Ratio is 2.57 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 4.42. GuruFocus rates SGX:1B1 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 193 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, HC Surgical Specialists ranks worse than 56.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HC Surgical Specialists's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:1B1'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12 Med: 4.42 Max: 45
Current: 2.58
During the past 13 years, HC Surgical Specialists's highest PB Ratio was 45.00. The lowest was 2.12. And the median was 4.42.
SGX:1B1's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.99% of 193
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs SGX:1B1: 2.58
During the past 12 months, HC Surgical Specialists's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of HC Surgical Specialists was 234.20% per year. The lowest was -18.00% per year. And the median was 16.10% 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.
* 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 Diagnostics & Research subindustry, HC Surgical Specialists'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.
HC Surgical Specialists PB Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, HC Surgical Specialists's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HC Surgical Specialists'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.
HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) has a PB Ratio of 2.57 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on HC Surgical Specialists and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 4.42. Over the past decade, HC Surgical Specialists' PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 45.00. According to the industry distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #110 out of 193 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is HC Surgical Specialists' PB Ratio too high?
HC Surgical Specialists' current PB Ratio of 2.57 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 4.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 45.00. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median PB Ratio is 2.15. HC Surgical Specialists' value of 2.57 is 19.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #110 out of 193 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HC Surgical Specialists has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HC Surgical Specialists' PB Ratio compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #110 out of 193 companies for PB Ratio. This places HC Surgical Specialists in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.15. HC Surgical Specialists' value of 2.57 is 19.5% above this benchmark. Historically, HC Surgical Specialists' own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 45.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.42 vs. the industry median of 2.15, HC Surgical Specialists 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median PB Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 2.15, based on 193 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. HC Surgical Specialists's current PB Ratio of 2.57 is 19.5% 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 HC Surgical Specialists and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HC Surgical Specialists's current PB Ratio is 2.57, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HC Surgical Specialists stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.30, compared to a current price of S$0.35 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.57, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 4.42 and 19.5% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 2.15. HC Surgical Specialists' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1), the current PB Ratio is 2.57 as of Aug. 25, 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 HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Surgical Specialists stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.35 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.30.
GuruFocus considers HC Surgical Specialists to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:1B1:
PB Ratio: 2.57 (42% below median its 10-year median of 4.42)
GF Value™: S$0.30 vs. price of S$0.35 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.5% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#110 of 193)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:1B1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HC Surgical Specialists Ltd is a medical services group. The company is engaged in providing endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopies and colonoscopies, and general surgery services. The operating segment of the company is the healthcare segment. Geographically, it operates only in Singapore. The company has its facilities center and clinics at various places in Singapore.
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