P.B. Group (HKSE:08331) ROCE %: -6.81% (As of Sep. 2025)

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HKSE:08331 P.B. Group Ltd HKSE:08331
38 GF Score
Price HK$0.24
GF Value HK$0.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is P.B. Group ROCE %?

P.B. Group HKSE:08331 38 ROCE % is -6.81% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08331 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. P.B. Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -6.81%.

P.B. Group  (HKSE:08331) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

P.B. Group ROCE % Related Terms

P.B. Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for P.B. Group's ROCE % 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.

P.B. Group ROCE % Chart

P.B. Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Mar24 Mar25
ROCE %
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P.B. Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HKSE:08331
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P.B. Group Ltd HKSE:08331
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P.B. Group ROCE % Calculation

P.B. Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=-7.603/( ( (164.959 - 23.944) + (156.902 - 24.972) )/ 2 )
=-7.603/( (141.015+131.93)/ 2 )
=-7.603/136.4725
=-5.57 %

P.B. Group's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-8.908/( ( (156.902 - 24.972) + (165.489 - 35.926) )/ 2 )
=-8.908/( ( 131.93 + 129.563 )/ 2 )
=-8.908/130.7465
=-6.81 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -6.81% mean?
P.B. Group (HKSE:08331) has a ROCE % of -6.81% as of Sep. 2025.
Is P.B. Group's ROCE % too high?
P.B. Group's current ROCE % is -6.81%. Overall, P.B. Group has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does P.B. Group's ROCE % compare to competitors?
P.B. Group's ROCE % of -6.81% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. P.B. Group's current ROCE % is -6.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is P.B. Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, P.B. Group (HKSE:08331) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.24 — trading 166.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -6.81%. P.B. Group's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For P.B. Group (HKSE:08331), the current ROCE % is -6.81% as of Sep. 2025. 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 P.B. Group (HKSE:08331) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, P.B. Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.24 is trading 166.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.09. GuruFocus considers P.B. Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08331:

  • ROCE %: -6.81%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.09 vs. price of HK$0.24 (166.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08331 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

P.B. Group Business Description

Address 180 Tung Lo Wan Road, Room 1601, 16th Floor, Park Commercial Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
P.B. Group Ltd is engaged in bentonite mining, production, and sales of drilling mud and pelletizing clay. It also engaged in the financial service business. It operates in three reportable segments Bentonite mining operation engaged in Bentonite mining, production, and sales of drilling mud and pelletizing clay; Financial service business engaged in the provision of wealth management services, money lending services, and provision of financial services; and Property investment business engaged in properties for rental income potential and/or for capital appreciation. It derives revenue from Bentonite mining operations.
38GF Score

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