Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) Book Value per Share: €6.22 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:18LB Investment AB Latour FRA:18LB
85 GF Score
Price €17.59
GF Value €24.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Investment AB Latour Book Value per Share?

Investment AB Latour FRA:18LB +0.98% 85 Book Value per Share is €6.22 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:18LB with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Investment AB Latour's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.22.

During the past 12 months, Investment AB Latour'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 4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Investment AB Latour was 18.00% per year. The lowest was -6.10% per year. And the median was 10.80% per year.

Investment AB Latour's current price is €17.59. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.22. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Investment AB Latour is 2.83.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Investment AB Latour was 7.53. The lowest was 2.55. And the median was 3.65.

Good Sign:

Investment AB Latour stock PB Ratio (=2.96) is close to 5-year low of 2.85.


Investment AB Latour  (FRA:18LB) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Investment AB Latour Book Value per Share Related Terms


Investment AB Latour Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Investment AB Latour's Book Value per Share 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.

Investment AB Latour Book Value per Share Chart

Investment AB Latour Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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Investment AB Latour Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:18LB vs HON, MMM: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Investment AB Latour'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.


Investment AB Latour PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Investment AB Latour's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Investment AB Latour's PB Ratio falls into.


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Investment AB Latour Book Value per Share Calculation

Investment AB Latour's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3,917-0)/639
=6.13

Investment AB Latour's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3,975-0)/639
=6.22

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of €6.22 mean?
Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) has a Book Value per Share of €6.22 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Investment AB Latour and its competitors.
Is Investment AB Latour's Book Value per Share too high?
Investment AB Latour's current Book Value per Share is €6.22. Overall, Investment AB Latour has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investment AB Latour's Book Value per Share compare to HON and MMM?
Investment AB Latour's Book Value per Share of €6.22 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Conglomerates company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Investment AB Latour and its competitors. Investment AB Latour's current Book Value per Share is €6.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investment AB Latour stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.44, compared to a current price of €17.59 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is €6.22. Investment AB Latour's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB), the current Book Value per Share is €6.22 as of Mar. 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 Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment AB Latour stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.59 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.44. GuruFocus considers Investment AB Latour to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:18LB:

  • Book Value per Share: €6.22
  • GF Value™: €24.44 vs. price of €17.59 (28% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:18LB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Investment AB Latour Business Description

Address J A Wettergrens Gata 7, P.O. Box 336, Gothenburg, SWE, 401 25
Investment AB Latour is an investment holding company that makes investments in wholly owned industrial operations and a portfolio of securities. Latour has a long-term and activist orientation, with the vast majority of its total net asset value deriving from companies that have been in its portfolio for more than 20 years. The company measures its performance against its benchmark, the Stockholm Stock Exchange's total return index. Its criterion is to invest in companies that have their own products that meet growing international demand. Latour specifically evaluates four trends: demographic development, sustainability, globalization, and competition for limited resources.
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