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Powermatic Data SystemsSGX:BCY 78 PB Ratio is 1.38 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates SGX:BCY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of S$3.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,418 Hardware companies, Powermatic Data Systems ranks better than 66.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powermatic Data Systems's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:BCY'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 1.33 Max: 1.76
Current: 1.38
During the past 13 years, Powermatic Data Systems's highest PB Ratio was 1.76. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.33.
SGX:BCY's PB Ratio is ranked better than 66.87% of 2418
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.11
vs SGX:BCY: 1.38
During the past 12 months, Powermatic Data Systems's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Powermatic Data Systems was 15.00% per year. The lowest was 0.30% per year. And the median was 4.90% 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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Powermatic Data Systems'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.
Powermatic Data Systems PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Powermatic Data Systems's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powermatic Data Systems'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.
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) has a PB Ratio of 1.38 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Powermatic Data Systems' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #801 out of 2418 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Powermatic Data Systems' PB Ratio too high?
Powermatic Data Systems' current PB Ratio of 1.38 is near median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 1.76. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.11. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 1.38 is 34.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #801 out of 2418 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Powermatic Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powermatic Data Systems' PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #801 out of 2418 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Powermatic Data Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.11. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 1.38 is 34.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Powermatic Data Systems' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Powermatic Data Systems 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.11, based on 2,418 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. Powermatic Data Systems's current PB Ratio of 1.38 is 34.6% 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 Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powermatic Data Systems's current PB Ratio is 1.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powermatic Data Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$3.70, compared to a current price of S$3.23 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 34.6% below the Hardware industry median of 2.11. Powermatic Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY), the current PB Ratio is 1.38 as of Jul. 31, 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$3.23 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$3.70.
GuruFocus considers Powermatic Data Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BCY:
PB Ratio: 1.38 (near median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: S$3.70 vs. price of S$3.23 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% below the Hardware median (#801 of 2418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powermatic Data Systems Ltd operates in the communication equipment business. The company's operating segment includes Wireless connectivity products; Property and Corporate holding and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Wireless connectivity products segment. The Wireless connectivity products segment comprises the manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution of wireless connectivity products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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