Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) Book Value per Share: R107.43 (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:WBO Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Ltd JSE:WBO
83 GF Score
Price R157.34
GF Value R171.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Book Value per Share?

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon JSE:WBO -0.44% 83 Book Value per Share is R107.43 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:WBO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R171.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R107.43.

During the past 12 months, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon was 53.70% per year. The lowest was -21.40% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current price is R157.34. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R107.43. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon is 1.53.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon was 2.70. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.47.

Good Sign:

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.43) is close to 3-year low of 1.41.


Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon  (JSE:WBO) 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.


Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Book Value per Share Related Terms


Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon'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.

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Book Value per Share Chart

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Book Value per Share
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Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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JSE:WBO vs PWR, FIX, EME: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon'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.


Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's PB Ratio falls into.


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Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Book Value per Share Calculation

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(5,328-0)/52
=102.55

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(5,581-0)/52
=107.42

* 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 R107.43 mean?
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) has a Book Value per Share of R107.43 as of Dec. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Book Value per Share too high?
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Book Value per Share is R107.43. Overall, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Book Value per Share compare to PWR and FIX?
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Book Value per Share of R107.43 can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Construction 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Book Value per Share is R107.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R171.42, compared to a current price of R157.34 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is R107.43. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO), the current Book Value per Share is R107.43 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R157.34 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R171.42. GuruFocus considers Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:WBO:

  • Book Value per Share: R107.43
  • GF Value™: R171.42 vs. price of R157.34 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Business Description

Other Exchanges WQ9:Germany
Address 53 Andries Street, Wynberg, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2090
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Ltd is a South Africa-based construction company. The company's business activities encompass designing, construction, and procurement, as well as civil engineering, works for large-scale public and private projects, roads and earthworks projects, and turnkey projects. The company also provides construction materials, real estate development, and other services. Its customers predominantly come from the retail, residential, hotel and entertainment, infrastructure, mining, energy, and oil and gas sectors. Its segment include: Building and civil Engineering, Roads and earthworks, Property developments, Construction materials, and United Kingdom. It operates in South Africa, United Kingdom and Rest of Africa, of which maximum revenue is generated from South Africa.
83GF Score

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