Honghua Group (STU:4HB) PB Ratio: 0.32 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — Near Median


STU:4HB Honghua Group Ltd STU:4HB
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GF Value €0.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Honghua Group PB Ratio?

Honghua Group STU:4HB +7.14% 36 PB Ratio is 0.32 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates STU:4HB with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 927 Oil & Gas companies, Honghua Group ranks better than 94.17% 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 (2026-07-07), Honghua Group's share price is €0.015. Honghua Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.05. Hence, Honghua Group's PB Ratio of today is 0.32.

Good Sign:

Honghua Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.34) is close to 1-year low of 0.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for Honghua Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:4HB' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.35   Max: 1.13
Current: 0.36

During the past 13 years, Honghua Group's highest PB Ratio was 1.13. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.35.

STU:4HB's PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.17% of 927 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs STU:4HB: 0.36

During the past 12 months, Honghua Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Honghua Group was 129.70% per year. The lowest was -24.20% per year. And the median was -2.60% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Honghua Group  (STU:4HB) 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.


Honghua Group PB Ratio Related Terms


Honghua Group PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Honghua Group'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.

Honghua Group PB Ratio Chart

Honghua Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.21 0.25 0.10 0.11 0.29

Honghua Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.27 0.29

STU:4HB vs SLB, BKR, HAL: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Honghua Group'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.


Honghua Group PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Honghua Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Honghua Group's PB Ratio falls into.


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Honghua Group 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.

Honghua Group's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=0.015/0.047
=0.32

* 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 0.32 mean?
Honghua Group (STU:4HB) has a PB Ratio of 0.32 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Honghua Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Honghua Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Honghua Group ranks #54 out of 927 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Honghua Group's PB Ratio too high?
Honghua Group's current PB Ratio of 0.32 is near median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 1.13. The Oil & Gas industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Honghua Group's value of 0.32 is 77% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Honghua Group ranks #54 out of 927 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Honghua Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Honghua Group's PB Ratio compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Honghua Group ranks #54 out of 927 companies for PB Ratio. This places Honghua Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Honghua Group's value of 0.32 is 77% below this benchmark. Historically, Honghua Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Honghua Group 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.39, based on 927 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. Honghua Group's current PB Ratio of 0.32 is 77% 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 Honghua Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Honghua Group's current PB Ratio is 0.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Honghua Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Honghua Group (STU:4HB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 77% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.39. Honghua Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Honghua Group (STU:4HB), the current PB Ratio is 0.32 as of Jul. 07, 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 Honghua Group (STU:4HB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Honghua Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01. GuruFocus considers Honghua Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:4HB:

  • PB Ratio: 0.32 (near median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.02 (50% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77% below the Oil & Gas median (#54 of 927)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4HB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Honghua Group Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 00196:Hong Kong
Address 99 East Road, Information Park, Jinniu District, Sichuan, Chengdu, CHN, 610036
Honghua Group Ltd is an oil and gas exploration and development equipment manufacturing and drilling engineering services company. Its product portfolio includes land drilling rigs, electric fracturing equipment, core parts and components of drilling and completion equipment, offshore engineering equipment manufacturing, drilling engineering services, digital products for drilling and completion, as well as new energy equipment and comprehensive services for oil and gas fields, providing customers with a full products and services for energy development. Its segments include land drilling rigs, parts and components, and others; drilling engineering services; fracturing services; and offshore engineering. The land drilling rigs segment derives the majority of the revenue.
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