Ho Tung ChemicalTPE:1714 61 PB Ratio is 1.39 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates TPE:1714 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Ho Tung Chemical ranks better than 57.9% 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 (2026-07-13), Ho Tung Chemical's share price is NT$17.25. Ho Tung Chemical's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$12.42. Hence, Ho Tung Chemical's PB Ratio of today is 1.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ho Tung Chemical's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1714'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.83
Current: 1.39
During the past 13 years, Ho Tung Chemical's highest PB Ratio was 1.83. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.73.
TPE:1714's PB Ratio is ranked better than 57.9% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs TPE:1714: 1.39
During the past 12 months, Ho Tung Chemical's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ho Tung Chemical was 16.40% per year. The lowest was -1.80% per year. And the median was 3.30% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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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.
Ho Tung Chemical PB Ratio Related Terms
Ho Tung Chemical PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ho Tung Chemical'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 Chemicals subindustry, Ho Tung Chemical'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.
Ho Tung Chemical PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ho Tung Chemical's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ho Tung Chemical'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.
Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) has a PB Ratio of 1.39 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ho Tung Chemical and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Ho Tung Chemical's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #663 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Ho Tung Chemical's PB Ratio too high?
Ho Tung Chemical's current PB Ratio of 1.39 is 90% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.83. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. Ho Tung Chemical's value of 1.39 is 17.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #663 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ho Tung Chemical has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Tung Chemical's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #663 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Ho Tung Chemical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. Ho Tung Chemical's value of 1.39 is 17.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ho Tung Chemical's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Ho Tung Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.68, based on 1,575 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. Ho Tung Chemical's current PB Ratio of 1.39 is 17.3% 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 Ho Tung Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Tung Chemical's current PB Ratio is 1.39, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Tung Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.95, compared to a current price of NT$17.25 — trading 73.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.39, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 17.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.68. Ho Tung Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714), the current PB Ratio is 1.39 as of Jul. 13, 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$17.25 is trading 73.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.95.
GuruFocus considers Ho Tung Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1714:
PB Ratio: 1.39 (90% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: NT$9.95 vs. price of NT$17.25 (73.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% below the Chemicals median (#663 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ho Tung Chemical Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of chemicals such as normal paraffin, alkenes, etc. The company's key products comprise Paraffin, Linear Alkylbenzene, Anionic Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants, Non-ionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants, Solvents, and others. It also focuses on other businesses like oil, investment, and cement. The company's reportable segments include Chemicals, which derives the majority of its revenue from Oil Products, Cement, and Investments. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from Taiwan, other parts of Southeast Asia, and other regions.
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