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Maxic TechnologySHSE:688458 +6.29%65 PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688458 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥63.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,407 Hardware companies, Maxic Technology ranks better than 50.02% 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 (2026-09-14), Maxic Technology's share price is ¥37.34. Maxic Technology's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥16.33. Hence, Maxic Technology's PB Ratio of today is 2.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maxic Technology's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688458'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14 Med: 2.3 Max: 10.46
Current: 2.29
During the past 7 years, Maxic Technology's highest PB Ratio was 10.46. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 2.30.
SHSE:688458's PB Ratio is ranked better than 50.02% of 2407
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs SHSE:688458: 2.29
During the past 12 months, Maxic Technology's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 26.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 55.50% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Maxic Technology was 134.10% per year. The lowest was 26.70% per year. And the median was 52.05% 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.
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Maxic Technology PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maxic Technology'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Maxic 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.
Maxic Technology PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Maxic Technology's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maxic Technology's PB Ratio falls into.
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.
Maxic Technology (SHSE:688458) has a PB Ratio of 2.29 as of Sep. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Maxic Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, Maxic Technology's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 10.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Maxic Technology ranks #1203 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Maxic Technology's PB Ratio too high?
Maxic Technology's current PB Ratio of 2.29 is near median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 10.46. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.29. Maxic Technology's value of 2.29 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maxic Technology ranks #1203 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maxic Technology has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maxic Technology's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Maxic Technology ranks #1203 out of 2407 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Maxic Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.29. Maxic Technology's value of 2.29 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Maxic Technology's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 10.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Maxic Technology has consistently been at 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.29, based on 2,407 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. Maxic Technology's current PB Ratio of 2.29 is 0% at 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 Maxic Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maxic Technology's current PB Ratio is 2.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maxic Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxic Technology (SHSE:688458) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥63.18, compared to a current price of ¥37.34 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 0% at the Hardware industry median of 2.29. Maxic Technology's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Maxic Technology (SHSE:688458), the current PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Sep. 14, 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 Maxic Technology (SHSE:688458) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxic Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥37.34 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥63.18.
GuruFocus considers Maxic Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688458:
PB Ratio: 2.29 (near median its 10-year median of 2.30)
GF Value™: ¥63.18 vs. price of ¥37.34 (40.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Hardware median (#1203 of 2407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688458 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maxic Technology Inc is a high-tech design and sales company, focusing on the high-performance analog and digital-analog hybrid IC. Based on an independently developed high voltage integrated process, Maxic provides wireless Soc IC, USB-C/PD fast charging IC, full range of LED drivers, signal chain IC, etc. Covering communication terminals, consumer electronics, LED lighting, smart homes, automobile manufacturing, industrial control and other fields. Maxic has an advanced and experienced core team in the design and process development of high-performance analog and digital-analog hybrid IC.
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