Central Hydropower JSCSTC:CHP +0.18%78 PB Ratio is 2.15 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates STC:CHP with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫28,847.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Utilities - Regulated companies, Central Hydropower JSC ranks worse than 73.02% on this metric.
Central Hydropower JSC stock PB Ratio (=2.15) is close to 2-year low of 2.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Hydropower JSC's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STC:CHP'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41 Med: 1.8 Max: 2.75
Current: 2.15
During the past 13 years, Central Hydropower JSC's highest PB Ratio was 2.75. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 1.80.
STC:CHP's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 73.02% of 504
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.405
vs STC:CHP: 2.15
During the past 12 months, Central Hydropower JSC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Central Hydropower JSC was 28.80% per year. The lowest was -1.30% per year. And the median was 3.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Central Hydropower JSC (STC:CHP) 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.
* 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 Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Central Hydropower JSC'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.
Central Hydropower JSC PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Hydropower JSC's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Hydropower JSC'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.
Central Hydropower JSC (STC:CHP) has a PB Ratio of 2.15 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Central Hydropower JSC and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, Central Hydropower JSC's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Hydropower JSC ranks #368 out of 504 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is Central Hydropower JSC's PB Ratio too high?
Central Hydropower JSC's current PB Ratio of 2.15 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 2.75. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. Central Hydropower JSC's value of 2.15 is 53% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Hydropower JSC ranks #368 out of 504 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Hydropower JSC has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Hydropower JSC's PB Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Hydropower JSC ranks #368 out of 504 companies for PB Ratio. This places Central Hydropower JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. Central Hydropower JSC's value of 2.15 is 53% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Hydropower JSC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 2.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Central Hydropower JSC 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 1.41, based on 504 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. Central Hydropower JSC's current PB Ratio of 2.15 is 53% 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 Central Hydropower JSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Hydropower JSC's current PB Ratio is 2.15, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Hydropower JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Hydropower JSC (STC:CHP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫28,847.64, compared to a current price of ₫27,900.00 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.15, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 53% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.41. Central Hydropower JSC's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Central Hydropower JSC (STC:CHP), the current PB Ratio is 2.15 as of Jun. 30, 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 Central Hydropower JSC (STC:CHP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Hydropower JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫27,900.00 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫28,847.64.
GuruFocus considers Central Hydropower JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:CHP:
PB Ratio: 2.15 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: ₫28,847.64 vs. price of ₫27,900.00 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#368 of 504)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:CHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Hydropower JSC is engaged in the generation of electricity, management consultancy activities, construction of civil engineering projects and construction of buildings, marine aquaculture, forestry activities, real estate. The company is also involved in the exploitation of stone, sand, gravel, and clay; and marine aquaculture and tree plantation activities.
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