Ningbo United Group CoSHSE:600051 -0.68%55 PB Ratio is 0.53 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600051 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Ningbo United Group Co ranks better than 80.77% on this metric.
Ningbo United Group Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.53) is close to 1-year low of 0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ningbo United Group Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600051'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.74 Max: 2.2
Current: 0.53
During the past 13 years, Ningbo United Group Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.20. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.74.
SHSE:600051's PB Ratio is ranked better than 80.77% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.125
vs SHSE:600051: 0.53
During the past 12 months, Ningbo United Group Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ningbo United Group Co was 19.50% per year. The lowest was -3.50% per year. And the median was 6.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Ningbo United Group Co (SHSE:600051) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
SHSE:600051 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Ningbo United Group 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.
Ningbo United Group Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Ningbo United Group Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ningbo United Group 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.
Ningbo United Group Co (SHSE:600051) has a PB Ratio of 0.53 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ningbo United Group Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Ningbo United Group Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ningbo United Group Co ranks #30 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Ningbo United Group Co's PB Ratio too high?
Ningbo United Group Co's current PB Ratio of 0.53 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 2.20. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.13. Ningbo United Group Co's value of 0.53 is 52.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ningbo United Group Co ranks #30 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ningbo United Group Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ningbo United Group Co's PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Ningbo United Group Co ranks #30 out of 156 companies for PB Ratio. This places Ningbo United Group Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.13. Ningbo United Group Co's value of 0.53 is 52.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ningbo United Group Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 2.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.13, Ningbo United Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.13, based on 156 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. Ningbo United Group Co's current PB Ratio of 0.53 is 52.9% 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 Ningbo United Group Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ningbo United Group Co's current PB Ratio is 0.53, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ningbo United Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ningbo United Group Co (SHSE:600051) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.25, compared to a current price of ¥5.84 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.53, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 52.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.13. Ningbo United Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Ningbo United Group Co (SHSE:600051), the current PB Ratio is 0.53 as of Jul. 12, 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 Ningbo United Group Co (SHSE:600051) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ningbo United Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.84 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.25.
GuruFocus considers Ningbo United Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600051:
PB Ratio: 0.53 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: ¥4.25 vs. price of ¥5.84 (37.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#30 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600051 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ningbo United Group Co Ltd is engaged in the development, manufacturing of energy, transportation, communications, municipal infrastructure, environmental protection equipment, instruments, general machinery, and electrical products.
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