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SHSE:688478's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 77.14% of 2979
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs SHSE:688478: 4.37
During the past 12 months, Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 42.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 39.90% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment was 72.20% per year. The lowest was 35.30% per year. And the median was 51.95% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment (SHSE:688478) 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.
Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment PB Ratio Related Terms
Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment 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.
Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment PB Ratio Chart
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment'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.
Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's PB Ratio falls into.
Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment 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.
Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment (SHSE:688478) has a PB Ratio of 4.36 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 3.07. Over the past decade, Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 14.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment ranks #2298 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's PB Ratio too high?
Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's current PB Ratio of 4.36 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 3.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 14.71. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.10. Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's value of 4.36 is 107.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment ranks #2298 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment ranks #2298 out of 2979 companies for PB Ratio. This places Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.10. Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's value of 4.36 is 107.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 14.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.07 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment 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 Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.10, based on 2,979 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. Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's current PB Ratio of 4.36 is 107.6% 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 Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's current PB Ratio is 4.36, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment (SHSE:688478) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.61, compared to a current price of ¥47.28 — trading 1209.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.36, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 3.07 and 107.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.10. Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment (SHSE:688478), the current PB Ratio is 4.36 as of Jul. 21, 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 Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment (SHSE:688478) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥47.28 is trading 1209.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.61.
GuruFocus considers Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688478:
PB Ratio: 4.36 (42% above median its 10-year median of 3.07)
GF Value™: ¥3.61 vs. price of ¥47.28 (1209.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 107.6% above the Industrial Products median (#2298 of 2979)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment Business Description
AddressHongfeng Science and Technology Park, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, West side of Building B4, Nanjing, CHN, 210000
Crystal Growth and Energy Equipment Inc specializes in the development of 8-12-inch semiconductor-grade silicon single crystal furnaces, 6-8-inch silicon carbide, gallium arsenide and other semiconductor material growth equipment and processes.
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