Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:688096) PB Ratio: 2.03 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:688096 Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co Ltd SHSE:688096
67 GF Score
Price ¥7.27
GF Value ¥6.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co PB Ratio?

Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co SHSE:688096 +0.28% 67 PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688096 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Utilities - Regulated companies, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co ranks worse than 71.31% on this metric.

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. As of today (2026-07-22), Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's share price is ¥7.27. Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3.58. Hence, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's PB Ratio of today is 2.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688096' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89   Med: 1.96   Max: 7.8
Current: 2.03

During the past 13 years, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's highest PB Ratio was 7.80. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 1.96.

SHSE:688096's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.31% of 502 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs SHSE:688096: 2.03

During the past 12 months, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co was 147.10% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 34.30% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co  (SHSE:688096) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's PB Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co PB Ratio Chart

Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
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Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SHSE:688096 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection 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.


Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection 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.

Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=7.27/3.583
=2.03

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 2.03 mean?
Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:688096) has a PB Ratio of 2.03 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 7.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co ranks #358 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's PB Ratio too high?
Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's current PB Ratio of 2.03 is near median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 7.80. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's value of 2.03 is 41% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co ranks #358 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co ranks #358 out of 502 companies for PB Ratio. This places Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's value of 2.03 is 41% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 7.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.44, based on 502 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. Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's current PB Ratio of 2.03 is 41% 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 Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's current PB Ratio is 2.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:688096) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.15, compared to a current price of ¥7.27 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 41% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.44. Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:688096), the current PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Jul. 22, 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 Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:688096) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥7.27 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.15. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688096:

  • PB Ratio: 2.03 (near median its 10-year median of 1.96)
  • GF Value™: ¥6.15 vs. price of ¥7.27 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#358 of 502)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688096 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co Business Description

Address No. 1 Chongchuan Road, 1st Floor, Building 9, Jiangsu Province, Nantong, CHN, 226014
Jiangsu Jingyuan Environmental Protection Co Ltd is engaged in provision of industrial water treatment. The company relies on self-developed core technologies such as industrial wastewater electronic flocculation treatment technology, high-efficiency wastewater zero discharge technology, and high-efficiency wastewater electrocatalytic oxidation technology. It provides large-scale enterprise customers with consulting, integration and sales, and engineering contracting, research and design of industrial water treatment equipment.
67GF Score

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