Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Book Value per Share: R3.16 (As of Sep. 2025)

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JSE:PMV Primeserv Group Ltd JSE:PMV
86 GF Score
Price R2.95
GF Value R2.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Primeserv Group Book Value per Share?

Primeserv Group JSE:PMV +9.26% 86 Book Value per Share is R3.16 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMV with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Primeserv Group's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R3.16.

During the past 12 months, Primeserv Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% 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 Primeserv Group was 19.80% per year. The lowest was -19.00% per year. And the median was 11.95% per year.

Primeserv Group's current price is R2.95. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R3.16. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Primeserv Group is 1.00.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Primeserv Group was 1.10. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.49.

Good Sign:

Primeserv Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.79) is close to 1-year low of 0.79.


Primeserv Group  (JSE:PMV) 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.


Primeserv Group Book Value per Share Related Terms


Primeserv Group Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Primeserv Group'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.

Primeserv Group Book Value per Share Chart

Primeserv Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Book Value per Share
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Primeserv Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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JSE:PMV vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Primeserv Group'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.


Primeserv Group PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Primeserv Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Primeserv Group's PB Ratio falls into.


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Primeserv Group Book Value per Share Calculation

Primeserv Group's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(217-0)/74
=2.95

Primeserv Group's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(231-0)/73
=3.16

* 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 R3.16 mean?
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) has a Book Value per Share of R3.16 as of Sep. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Primeserv Group and its competitors.
Is Primeserv Group's Book Value per Share too high?
Primeserv Group's current Book Value per Share is R3.16. Overall, Primeserv Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primeserv Group's Book Value per Share compare to KFY and RHI?
Primeserv Group's Book Value per Share of R3.16 can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Business Services 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 Primeserv Group and its competitors. Primeserv Group's current Book Value per Share is R3.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primeserv Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.21, compared to a current price of R2.95 — trading 33.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is R3.16. Primeserv Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV), the current Book Value per Share is R3.16 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R2.95 is trading 33.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.21. GuruFocus considers Primeserv Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PMV:

  • Book Value per Share: R3.16
  • GF Value™: R2.21 vs. price of R2.95 (33.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Primeserv Group Business Description

Address 25 Rudd Road, Illovo, Sandton, Johanessburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Primeserv Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on business support services delivering specialized human capital management services and solutions. Its operating segment includes Integrated Business Support Services and Shared Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated Business Support Services segment. It serves various industries such as Agriculture, Automotive, Banking, Construction, Design and Draughting, Transportation, Engineering, Financial and Insurance, Food Production, Government Services, Harbours and Railways, Hospital, Nursing, Medical, Logistics and Distribution Centres, Mechanical, Mining, Paper and Pulp, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Retail and Wholesale, Tourism, Telecoms, Warehousing, Waste Management.
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