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SHSE:603790's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 76% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs SHSE:603790: 3.08
During the past 12 months, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co was 21.20% per year. The lowest was 1.50% per year. And the median was 3.40% 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co PB Ratio Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) has a PB Ratio of 3.08 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 2.13. Over the past decade, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 5.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks #1197 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PB Ratio too high?
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current PB Ratio of 3.08 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 2.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 5.89. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's value of 3.08 is 90.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks #1197 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks #1197 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's value of 3.08 is 90.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 5.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.13 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.62, 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. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current PB Ratio of 3.08 is 90.1% 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current PB Ratio is 3.08, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥16.82, compared to a current price of ¥21.00 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.08, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 2.13 and 90.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.62. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790), the current PB Ratio is 3.08 as of Aug. 01, 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥21.00 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥16.82.
GuruFocus considers Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603790:
PB Ratio: 3.08 (45% above median its 10-year median of 2.13)
GF Value™: ¥16.82 vs. price of ¥21.00 (24.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.1% above the Chemicals median (#1197 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603790 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co Ltd is a company that manufactures dyes. The company is specialized in the research and development, manufacturing and marketing of textile chemicals and providing technical support services for several specialties. It offers Dyes for cellulose, polyamide, wool, polyester, and silk. While its other products categories include Argasoft products and other auxiliary services related to dying.
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