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Frtek CoXKRX:073540 +2.72%56 PB Ratio is 0.48 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates XKRX:073540 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩1,371.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,407 Hardware companies, Frtek Co ranks better than 93.39% 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 (2026-09-15), Frtek Co's share price is ₩2455.00. Frtek Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩5,073.92. Hence, Frtek Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Frtek Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:073540'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.89 Max: 2.94
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, Frtek Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.94. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.89.
XKRX:073540's PB Ratio is ranked better than 93.39% of 2407
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs XKRX:073540: 0.48
During the past 12 months, Frtek Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Frtek Co was 23.00% per year. The lowest was -7.30% per year. And the median was 7.55% 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.
Frtek Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Frtek Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frtek 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.
XKRX:073540 vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Frtek 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.
Frtek Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Frtek Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frtek 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.
Frtek 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.
Frtek Co (XKRX:073540) has a PB Ratio of 0.48 as of Sep. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Frtek Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Frtek Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Frtek Co ranks #159 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Frtek Co's PB Ratio too high?
Frtek Co's current PB Ratio of 0.48 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 2.94. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.26. Frtek Co's value of 0.48 is 78.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frtek Co ranks #159 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frtek Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frtek Co's PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Frtek Co ranks #159 out of 2407 companies for PB Ratio. This places Frtek Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.26. Frtek Co's value of 0.48 is 78.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Frtek Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 2.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Frtek 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 2.26, based on 2,407 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. Frtek Co's current PB Ratio of 0.48 is 78.8% 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 Frtek Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frtek Co's current PB Ratio is 0.48, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frtek Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frtek Co (XKRX:073540) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩1,371.69, compared to a current price of ₩2,455.00 — trading 79% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.48, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 78.8% below the Hardware industry median of 2.26. Frtek Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Frtek Co (XKRX:073540), the current PB Ratio is 0.48 as of Sep. 15, 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 Frtek Co (XKRX:073540) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frtek Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩2,455.00 is trading 79% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩1,371.69.
GuruFocus considers Frtek Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:073540:
PB Ratio: 0.48 (46% below median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: ₩1,371.69 vs. price of ₩2,455.00 (79% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.8% below the Hardware median (#159 of 2407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:073540 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frtek Co Ltd is involved in providing mobile communication systems and LED lighting products in South Korea. The company offers wireless solutions, such as interference cancellation system repeaters, and single operator and multi-operator digital DAS. The company offers wireless solutions, such as DAS systems, ICS systems, RF repeaters, and DMS systems; LED solutions and amplifier solutions and custom amplifier products for defense industry.
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