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SHSE:600259's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 83.72% of 2359
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs SHSE:600259: 6.80
During the past 12 months, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co was 492.70% per year. The lowest was -86.60% per year. And the median was 18.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co (SHSE:600259) 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.
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co PB Ratio Related Terms
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co 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.
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co PB Ratio Chart
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals 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.
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's PB Ratio falls into.
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co PB Ratio Calculation
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.
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co (SHSE:600259) has a PB Ratio of 6.80 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 5.29. Over the past decade, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.31 to 44.52. According to the industry distribution chart, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co ranks #1975 out of 2359 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's PB Ratio too high?
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's current PB Ratio of 6.80 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.31 to a high of 44.52. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.14. China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's value of 6.80 is 217.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co ranks #1975 out of 2359 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co ranks #1975 out of 2359 companies for PB Ratio. This places China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.14. China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's value of 6.80 is 217.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.31 to 44.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.29 vs. the industry median of 2.14, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.14, based on 2,359 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. China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's current PB Ratio of 6.80 is 217.8% 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 China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's current PB Ratio is 6.80, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 5.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co (SHSE:600259) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.55, compared to a current price of ¥74.05 — trading 376.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 6.80, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.29 and 217.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.14. China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co (SHSE:600259), the current PB Ratio is 6.80 as of Jul. 17, 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 China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co (SHSE:600259) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥74.05 is trading 376.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.55.
GuruFocus considers China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600259:
PB Ratio: 6.80 (29% above median its 10-year median of 5.29)
GF Value™: ¥15.55 vs. price of ¥74.05 (376.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 217.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#1975 of 2359)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600259 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co Business Description
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co Ltd is engaged in the mining, processing, and sale of non-ferrous metals. Its operations include investment and management of mining projects for non-ferrous and precious metals, including rare earth elements, as well as smelting of these metals. The company also focuses on the manufacturing of non-ferrous metal alloys, processing of metals through calendering, and the acquisition, processing, and sale of non-ferrous metal products.
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