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SHSE:600596's PB Ratio is ranked better than 62.1% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.505
vs SHSE:600596: 1.11
During the past 12 months, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co was 65.20% per year. The lowest was -2.90% per year. And the median was 11.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600596) 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.
Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group 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.
Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co PB Ratio Chart
Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co Annual Data
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial 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.
Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group 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.
Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600596) has a PB Ratio of 1.11 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.38. Over the past decade, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 4.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co ranks #94 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co's PB Ratio too high?
Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co's current PB Ratio of 1.11 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 4.85. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.51. Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co's value of 1.11 is 26.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co ranks #94 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co's PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co ranks #94 out of 248 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.51. Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co's value of 1.11 is 26.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 4.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial 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 Agriculture company?
The median PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.51, based on 248 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. Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co's current PB Ratio of 1.11 is 26.2% 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 Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co's current PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600596) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.74, compared to a current price of ¥10.30 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 26.2% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.51. Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600596), the current PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jul. 30, 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 Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600596) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.30 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.74.
GuruFocus considers Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600596:
PB Ratio: 1.11 (20% below median its 10-year median of 1.38)
GF Value™: ¥8.74 vs. price of ¥10.30 (17.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% below the Agriculture median (#94 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co Business Description
Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co Ltd is engaged in crop protection products and organic silicon materials. It also manufactures pesticide and fungicides; based on synthesized organic silicon monomers, a complete organic industry chain.
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