Global View CoTPE:3040 -0.13%76 PB Ratio is 1.55 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates TPE:3040 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$31.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, Global View Co ranks better than 67% 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 (2026-07-06), Global View Co's share price is NT$38.15. Global View Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$24.63. Hence, Global View Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.55.
Good Sign:
Global View Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.55) is close to 1-year low of 1.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global View Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3040'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.45 Max: 3.46
Current: 1.55
During the past 13 years, Global View Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.46. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.45.
TPE:3040's PB Ratio is ranked better than 67% of 2415
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs TPE:3040: 1.55
During the past 12 months, Global View Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Global View Co was 16.60% per year. The lowest was -7.50% 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.
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.
Global View Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Global View Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global View 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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Global View 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.
Global View Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Global View Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global View 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.
Global View Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Global View Co (TPE:3040) has a PB Ratio of 1.55 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Global View Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Global View Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Global View Co ranks #797 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Global View Co's PB Ratio too high?
Global View Co's current PB Ratio of 1.55 is near median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 3.46. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Global View Co's value of 1.55 is 35.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global View Co ranks #797 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global View Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global View Co's PB Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Global View Co ranks #797 out of 2415 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Global View Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Global View Co's value of 1.55 is 35.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Global View Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Global View 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.41, based on 2,415 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. Global View Co's current PB Ratio of 1.55 is 35.7% 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 Global View Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global View Co's current PB Ratio is 1.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global View Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global View Co (TPE:3040) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.42, compared to a current price of NT$38.15 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 35.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.41. Global View Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Global View Co (TPE:3040), the current PB Ratio is 1.55 as of Jul. 06, 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 Global View Co (TPE:3040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global View Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.15 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.42.
GuruFocus considers Global View Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3040:
PB Ratio: 1.55 (near median its 10-year median of 1.45)
GF Value™: NT$31.42 vs. price of NT$38.15 (21.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.7% below the Hardware median (#797 of 2415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global View Co Ltd is a manufacturer and seller of electronic dictionaries, and a lessor of properties. The segments of the company are Computer Information Business Department and Asset Management Department. The company derives maximum revenue from Asset management Department. The company's revenue comes from sales of electronic equipments. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from China.
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