China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -98.38% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:03318 China Boton Group Co Ltd HKSE:03318
52 GF Score
Price HK$2.48
GF Value HK$1.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is China Boton Group Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

China Boton Group Co HKSE:03318 52 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -98.38% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03318 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

China Boton Group Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -78.70%. China Boton Group Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.80. China Boton Group Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -98.38%.


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China Boton Group Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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China Boton Group Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

China Boton Group Co Annual Data
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China Boton Group Co Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:03318 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Boton Group Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.


China Boton Group Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Boton Group Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Boton Group Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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China Boton Group Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

China Boton Group Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-40.16% / 0.80
=-50.20%

China Boton Group Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-78.70% / 0.80
=-98.38%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -98.38% mean?
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -98.38% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on China Boton Group Co and its competitors.
Is China Boton Group Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
China Boton Group Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -98.38%. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to LIN and SHW?
China Boton Group Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -98.38% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Chemicals company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on China Boton Group Co and its competitors. China Boton Group Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -98.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Boton Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.34, compared to a current price of HK$2.48 — trading 85.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -98.38%. China Boton Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -98.38% as of Dec. 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.48 is trading 85.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.34. GuruFocus considers China Boton Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:03318:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -98.38%
  • GF Value™: HK$1.34 vs. price of HK$2.48 (85.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Boton Group Co Business Description

Address 368 Kwun Tong Road, Flat A-B, 37/F Boton Technology Innovation Tower, Kowloon, HKG
China Boton Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, and healthcare products. The company operates its business through five business segments. The Flavor Enhancers segment is engaged in the development and sale of fragrance enhancer products. The Food Flavors segment is engaged in the production and sale of food flavors. The Fine Fragrances segment is engaged in the production and sale of fine fragrances. The e-Cigarette products segment comprises disposable e-Cigarettes and rechargeable e-Cigarettes and their accessories. The Investment Properties segment is engaged in real estate leasing. Its geographical segments are the PRC, Europe, the United States, Asia, and Others, of which prime revenue is derived from the PRC.
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