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The historical rank and industry rank for Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688658'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68 Med: 2.45 Max: 8.79
Current: 1.78
During the past 9 years, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's highest PB Ratio was 8.79. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 2.45.
SHSE:688658's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.65% of 1227
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs SHSE:688658: 1.78
During the past 12 months, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co was 41.70% per year. The lowest was -6.00% per year. And the median was -1.45% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:688658) 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.
Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Youcare Pharmaceutical 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.
SHSE:688658 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Youcare Pharmaceutical 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.
Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's PB Ratio falls into.
Youcare Pharmaceutical 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.
Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:688658) has a PB Ratio of 1.78 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 2.45. Over the past decade, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 8.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co ranks #446 out of 1227 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's PB Ratio too high?
Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's current PB Ratio of 1.78 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 8.79. The Biotechnology industry median PB Ratio is 2.93. Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's value of 1.78 is 39.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co ranks #446 out of 1227 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's PB Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co ranks #446 out of 1227 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.93. Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's value of 1.78 is 39.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 8.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.45 vs. the industry median of 2.93, Youcare Pharmaceutical 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 a Biotechnology company?
The median PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 2.93, based on 1,227 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. Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's current PB Ratio of 1.78 is 39.2% 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 Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's current PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:688658) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.05, compared to a current price of ¥12.97 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.45 and 39.2% below the Biotechnology industry median of 2.93. Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:688658), the current PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Jul. 17, 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 Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:688658) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥12.97 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.05.
GuruFocus considers Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688658:
PB Ratio: 1.78 (27% below median its 10-year median of 2.45)
GF Value™: ¥11.05 vs. price of ¥12.97 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.2% below the Biotechnology median (#446 of 1227)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co Business Description
Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd is a pharmaceutical group enterprise integrating new drug research and development, drug production, circulation and sales.
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