Jiangxi Copper CoSTU:JIX +3.00%78 PB Ratio is 1.16 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates STU:JIX with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,354 Metals & Mining companies, Jiangxi Copper Co ranks better than 59.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangxi Copper Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:JIX'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 1.06 Max: 2.73
Current: 1.78
During the past 13 years, Jiangxi Copper Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.73. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.06.
STU:JIX's PB Ratio is ranked better than 59.43% of 2354
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs STU:JIX: 1.78
During the past 12 months, Jiangxi Copper Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Jiangxi Copper Co was 47.20% per year. The lowest was 1.30% per year. And the median was 9.30% per year.
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Jiangxi Copper Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Jiangxi Copper Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jiangxi Copper Co'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.
For the Copper subindustry, Jiangxi Copper 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.
Jiangxi Copper Co PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Jiangxi Copper Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiangxi Copper Co'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.
Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) has a PB Ratio of 1.16 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Jiangxi Copper Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Jiangxi Copper Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangxi Copper Co ranks #955 out of 2354 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Jiangxi Copper Co's PB Ratio too high?
Jiangxi Copper Co's current PB Ratio of 1.16 is near median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 2.73. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.28. Jiangxi Copper Co's value of 1.16 is 49.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangxi Copper Co ranks #955 out of 2354 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangxi Copper Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangxi Copper Co's PB Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Jiangxi Copper Co ranks #955 out of 2354 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Jiangxi Copper Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.28. Jiangxi Copper Co's value of 1.16 is 49.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangxi Copper Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 2.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Jiangxi Copper 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.28, based on 2,354 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. Jiangxi Copper Co's current PB Ratio of 1.16 is 49.1% 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 Jiangxi Copper Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangxi Copper Co's current PB Ratio is 1.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangxi Copper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.13, compared to a current price of €3.54 — trading 66.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 49.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.28. Jiangxi Copper Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX), the current PB Ratio is 1.16 as of Jul. 04, 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 Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Copper Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.54 is trading 66.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.13.
GuruFocus considers Jiangxi Copper Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:JIX:
PB Ratio: 1.16 (near median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: €2.13 vs. price of €3.54 (66.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#955 of 2354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:JIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jiangxi Copper Co Ltd engages in copper and gold mining, dressing, smelting and processing; extraction and processing of rare and scattered metals; sectors such as sulphuric chemistry and trading. Its products include such as cathode copper, gold, silver, lead-zinc, and sulfuric acid; rare and precious metal products such as molybdenum, selenium, tellurium, rhenium, platinum, palladium, and bismuth; as well as copper processing products, new material products, and industrial manufacturing products. It has two operating segments: the production and sale of copper and other related products and services, and the production and sale of gold and other related products and services. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Copper related business.
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