China Metal Products CoTPE:1532 68 PB Ratio is 0.64 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates TPE:1532 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$34.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,985 Industrial Products companies, China Metal Products Co ranks better than 88.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Metal Products Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1532'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 0.99 Max: 1.57
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, China Metal Products Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.57. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.99.
TPE:1532's PB Ratio is ranked better than 88.31% of 2985
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs TPE:1532: 0.64
During the past 12 months, China Metal Products Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Metal Products Co was 18.00% per year. The lowest was -0.50% per year. And the median was 2.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China Metal Products Co (TPE:1532) 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 Metal Fabrication subindustry, China Metal Products 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.
China Metal Products Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, China Metal Products Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Metal Products 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.
China Metal Products Co (TPE:1532) has a PB Ratio of 0.64 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Metal Products Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, China Metal Products Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, China Metal Products Co ranks #349 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is China Metal Products Co's PB Ratio too high?
China Metal Products Co's current PB Ratio of 0.64 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.57. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. China Metal Products Co's value of 0.64 is 71.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Metal Products Co ranks #349 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Metal Products Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Metal Products Co's PB Ratio compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, China Metal Products Co ranks #349 out of 2985 companies for PB Ratio. This places China Metal Products Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. China Metal Products Co's value of 0.64 is 71.6% below this benchmark. Historically, China Metal Products Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 2.25, China Metal Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.25, based on 2,985 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 Metal Products Co's current PB Ratio of 0.64 is 71.6% 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 Metal Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Metal Products Co's current PB Ratio is 0.64, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Metal Products Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Metal Products Co (TPE:1532) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$34.56, compared to a current price of NT$23.05 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.64, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 71.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.25. China Metal Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 China Metal Products Co (TPE:1532), the current PB Ratio is 0.64 as of Jul. 12, 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 Metal Products Co (TPE:1532) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Metal Products Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$23.05 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$34.56.
GuruFocus considers China Metal Products Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1532:
PB Ratio: 0.64 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: NT$34.56 vs. price of NT$23.05 (33.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.6% below the Industrial Products median (#349 of 2985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1532 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Metal Products Co Ltd business activities of the company are iron hardware manufacturing and casting, residents and commercial buildings developing, leasing and selling, acquisitions of the financial claims of financial institutions and department store retailing. The segments are Metal Manufacturing segment and Lifestyle Innovation segment. The company has presence in Taiwan, Unites States, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, South America and Others of which majority of revenue comes from Taiwan itself.
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