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During the past 12 months, Associated British Engineering's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -25.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -22.70% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Associated British Engineering was 11.20% per year. The lowest was -30.80% per year. And the median was -7.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Associated British Engineering was 1.57. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.72.
Warning Sign:
Associated British Engineering PLC stock PB Ratio (=1.57) is close to 10-year high of 1.57.
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) 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.
Associated British Engineering Book Value per Share Related Terms
Associated British Engineering Book Value per Share Historical Data
* 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.
Associated British Engineering Book Value per Share Chart
LSE:ASBE vs MS, GS, SCHW: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Associated British Engineering'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.
Associated British Engineering PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Associated British Engineering's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated British Engineering'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.
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) has a Book Value per Share of £0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Associated British Engineering and its competitors.
Is Associated British Engineering's Book Value per Share too high?
Associated British Engineering's current Book Value per Share is £0.13. Overall, Associated British Engineering has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated British Engineering's Book Value per Share compare to MS and GS?
Associated British Engineering's Book Value per Share of £0.13 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Capital Markets 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 Associated British Engineering and its competitors. Associated British Engineering's current Book Value per Share is £0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated British Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) has a current Book Value per Share of £0.13. The current Book Value per Share is £0.13. Associated British Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE), the current Book Value per Share is £0.13 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.
Associated British Engineering Business Description
Associated British Engineering Plc is a United Kingdom-based holding company. The Company's segments include Associated British Engineering Plc and Akoris Trading Limited. Akoris Trading Limited, its subsidiary, is a commodity and natural resource trading, finance, and investment company. Its operations are located in the United Kingdom.
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