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International Cement GroupSGX:KUO +3.13% PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 0.68. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 402 Building Materials companies, International Cement Group ranks better than 51.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Cement Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:KUO'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.68 Max: 2.12
Current: 1.11
During the past 10 years, International Cement Group's highest PB Ratio was 2.12. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.68.
SGX:KUO's PB Ratio is ranked better than 51.99% of 402
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.165
vs SGX:KUO: 1.11
During the past 12 months, International Cement Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 37.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of International Cement Group was 48.50% per year. The lowest was 1.00% per year. And the median was 4.70% 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.
International Cement Group PB Ratio Related Terms
International Cement 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 Building Materials subindustry, International Cement 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.
International Cement Group PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, International Cement Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Cement Group'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.
International Cement Group (SGX:KUO) has a PB Ratio of 1.12 as of Sep. 10, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on International Cement Group and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, International Cement Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, International Cement Group ranks #193 out of 402 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is International Cement Group's PB Ratio too high?
International Cement Group's current PB Ratio of 1.12 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 2.12. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.17. International Cement Group's value of 1.12 is 3.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Cement Group ranks #193 out of 402 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does International Cement Group's PB Ratio compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, International Cement Group ranks #193 out of 402 companies for PB Ratio. This puts International Cement Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.17. International Cement Group's value of 1.12 is 3.9% below this benchmark. Historically, International Cement Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 2.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.17, International Cement Group 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 Building Materials company?
The median PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.17, based on 402 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. International Cement Group's current PB Ratio of 1.12 is 3.9% 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 International Cement Group and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Cement Group's current PB Ratio is 1.12, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Cement Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Cement Group (SGX:KUO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.04, compared to a current price of S$0.07 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.12, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 3.9% below the Building Materials industry median of 1.17. 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 International Cement Group (SGX:KUO), the current PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Sep. 10, 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.
International Cement Group Ltd along with its subsidiaries is engaged in the production, sale, and distribution of cement, gypsum plasterboards, and related products in the Central Asia region. The company's reportable segments are: Aluminium, Cement, and other operations. The Aluminium division is engaged in undertaking of aluminium architectural contracts and engineering works and subcontracting of building construction projects, manufacture of aluminium extrusions and supply of all such related products; and the Cement division, which generates key revenue, is engaged in production, sale and distribution of Cement. Other operations mainly relates to production, sales and distribution of gypsum plasterboards and related products.
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