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SHSE:600378's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 75.05% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs SHSE:600378: 3.03
During the past 12 months, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Haohua Chemical Science & Technology was 86.50% per year. The lowest was -22.30% per year. And the median was 9.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378) 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.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology PB Ratio Related Terms
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology 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.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology PB Ratio Chart
For the Chemicals subindustry, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology'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.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology 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.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378) has a PB Ratio of 3.03 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Haohua Chemical Science & Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.26. Over the past decade, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 10.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology ranks #1182 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's PB Ratio too high?
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's current PB Ratio of 3.03 is near median its 10-year median of 3.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 10.88. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's value of 3.03 is 84.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology ranks #1182 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology ranks #1182 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places Haohua Chemical Science & Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's value of 3.03 is 84.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 10.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.26 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.64, based on 1,575 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. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's current PB Ratio of 3.03 is 84.8% 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 Haohua Chemical Science & Technology and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's current PB Ratio is 3.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haohua Chemical Science & Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥34.56, compared to a current price of ¥43.70 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.26 and 84.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.64. Haohua Chemical Science & Technology's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378), the current PB Ratio is 3.03 as of Jul. 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 Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHSE:600378) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haohua Chemical Science & Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥43.70 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥34.56.
GuruFocus considers Haohua Chemical Science & Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600378:
PB Ratio: 3.03 (near median its 10-year median of 3.26)
GF Value™: ¥34.56 vs. price of ¥43.70 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.8% above the Chemicals median (#1182 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600378 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology Business Description
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology Corp Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the manufacturing of chemicals and related products It specializes in catalysts, PSA technology and equipment, research, production and sales of synthetic linalool and industrial gases, chemical engineering design, and engineering contracting.
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