Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.22) is close to 10-year low of 1.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1726'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 1.31 Max: 1.7
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.70. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 1.31.
TPE:1726's PB Ratio is ranked better than 64.17% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.695
vs TPE:1726: 1.22
During the past 12 months, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg 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 2.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co was 7.00% per year. The lowest was 0.50% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co (TPE:1726) 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.
Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg 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.
Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's PB Ratio falls into.
Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co 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.
Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co (TPE:1726) has a PB Ratio of 1.22 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co ranks #564 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's PB Ratio too high?
Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's current PB Ratio of 1.22 is near median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 1.70. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's value of 1.22 is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co ranks #564 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co ranks #564 out of 1574 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's value of 1.22 is 28% below this benchmark. Historically, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.70, based on 1,574 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. Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's current PB Ratio of 1.22 is 28% 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 Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's current PB Ratio is 1.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co (TPE:1726) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$77.15, compared to a current price of NT$78.80 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 28% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co (TPE:1726), the current PB Ratio is 1.22 as of Jul. 11, 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 Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co (TPE:1726) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$78.80 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$77.15.
GuruFocus considers Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1726:
PB Ratio: 1.22 (near median its 10-year median of 1.31)
GF Value™: NT$77.15 vs. price of NT$78.80 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28% below the Chemicals median (#564 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1726 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co Business Description
Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of paints and coatings and the undertaking of painting projects. The company operates in two segments: the Paint Business Department, which is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of various paint products, and the Coating Engineering Department, engaged in the business of painting projects and structural coating or restoration. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Paint business segment.
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