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METRO AG's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.05.
During the past 12 months, METRO AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.70% 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 METRO AG was 58.40% per year. The lowest was -13.90% per year. And the median was -4.45% per year.
METRO AG's current price is €7.30. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.05. Hence, today's PB Ratio of METRO AG is 1.80.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of METRO AG was 2.37. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.46.
Warning Sign:
METRO AG stock PB Ratio (=1.86) is close to 3-year high of 1.86.
METRO AG (HAM:B4B) 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.
METRO AG Book Value per Share Related Terms
METRO AG Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for METRO AG'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.
HAM:B4B vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, METRO AG'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.
METRO AG PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, METRO AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where METRO AG's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
METRO AG (HAM:B4B) has a Book Value per Share of €4.05 as of Jun. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors.
Is METRO AG's Book Value per Share too high?
METRO AG's current Book Value per Share is €4.05. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's Book Value per Share compare to SYY and USFD?
METRO AG's Book Value per Share of €4.05 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 METRO AG and its competitors. METRO AG's current Book Value per Share is €4.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (HAM:B4B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.44, compared to a current price of €7.30 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is €4.05. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 METRO AG (HAM:B4B), the current Book Value per Share is €4.05 as of Jun. 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 METRO AG (HAM:B4B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.30 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.44.
GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:B4B:
Book Value per Share: €4.05
GF Value™: €5.44 vs. price of €7.30 (34.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:B4B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
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