STU:HPD's PB Ratio is ranked better than 86.06% of 502
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs STU:HPD: 0.52
During the past 12 months, China Power International Development's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Power International Development was 20.50% per year. The lowest was -6.00% per year. And the median was 5.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China Power International Development (STU:HPD) 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.
China Power International Development PB Ratio Related Terms
China Power International Development 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.
China Power International Development PB Ratio Chart
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, China Power International Development'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.
China Power International Development PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Power International Development's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Power International Development's PB Ratio falls into.
China Power International Development 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.
China Power International Development (STU:HPD) has a PB Ratio of 0.52 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Power International Development and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, China Power International Development's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #70 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is China Power International Development's PB Ratio too high?
China Power International Development's current PB Ratio of 0.52 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.39. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. China Power International Development's value of 0.52 is 63.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #70 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Power International Development has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Power International Development's PB Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #70 out of 502 companies for PB Ratio. This places China Power International Development in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. China Power International Development's value of 0.52 is 63.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Power International Development's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 1.42, China Power International Development 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.42, based on 502 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. China Power International Development's current PB Ratio of 0.52 is 63.4% 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 China Power International Development and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Power International Development's current PB Ratio is 0.52, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Power International Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Power International Development (STU:HPD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.35, compared to a current price of €0.30 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.52, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 63.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.42. China Power International Development's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 8 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 China Power International Development (STU:HPD), the current PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Jun. 27, 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 China Power International Development (STU:HPD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Power International Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.30 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.35.
GuruFocus considers China Power International Development to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:HPD:
PB Ratio: 0.52 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: €0.35 vs. price of €0.30 (15.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#70 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HPD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Power International Development Business Description
China Power International Development Ltd is an integrated energy group that owns coal-fired power, hydropower, nuclear power, and renewable energy resources in the PRC. The company has expanded its business into the areas of hydropower, wind power, photovoltaic power, thermal power, energy storage, green power transportation, and integrated energy services through continuous development. The group recognizes revenue from sales of electricity to regional and provincial power grid companies; the provision of power generation and Energy storage revenue. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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