Ocado Group (LSE:OCDO) Book Value per Share: £1.88 (As of May. 2026)

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LSE:OCDO Ocado Group PLC LSE:OCDO
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Price £1.82
GF Value £4.04
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What is Ocado Group Book Value per Share?

Ocado Group LSE:OCDO -7.01% 48 Book Value per Share is £1.88 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:OCDO with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Ocado Group's book value per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was £1.88.

During the past 12 months, Ocado Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.10% 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 Ocado Group was 81.60% per year. The lowest was -12.40% per year. And the median was 4.90% per year.

Ocado Group's current price is £1.818. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was £1.88. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Ocado Group is 0.96.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Ocado Group was 28.83. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 6.67.


Ocado Group  (LSE:OCDO) 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.


Ocado Group Book Value per Share Related Terms


Ocado Group Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ocado 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.

Ocado Group Book Value per Share Chart

Ocado Group Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.14 2.25 1.82 1.44 1.89

Ocado Group Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.67 1.44 2.12 1.89 1.88

LSE:OCDO vs KR, SFM: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ocado 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.


Ocado Group PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ocado Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ocado Group Book Value per Share Calculation

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

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,561-0)/828
=1.88

Ocado Group's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,567-0)/833
=1.88

* 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 £1.88 mean?
Ocado Group (LSE:OCDO) has a Book Value per Share of £1.88 as of May. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Ocado Group and its competitors.
Is Ocado Group's Book Value per Share too high?
Ocado Group's current Book Value per Share is £1.88. Overall, Ocado Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocado Group's Book Value per Share compare to KR and SFM?
Ocado Group's Book Value per Share of £1.88 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 Ocado Group and its competitors. Ocado Group's current Book Value per Share is £1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocado Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocado Group (LSE:OCDO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.04, compared to a current price of £1.82 — trading 55% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is £1.88. Ocado Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 Ocado Group (LSE:OCDO), the current Book Value per Share is £1.88 as of May. 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 Ocado Group (LSE:OCDO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocado Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.82 is trading 55% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.04. GuruFocus considers Ocado Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:OCDO:

  • Book Value per Share: £1.88
  • GF Value™: £4.04 vs. price of £1.82 (55% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Ocado Group Business Description

Address Mosquito Way, Buildings One and Two Trident Place, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, GBR, AL10 9UL
Founded in 2000, Ocado provides automation and logistics solutions to grocers. Ocado operates in two segments: logistics and solutions. Logistics provides fulfillment and delivery services in the United Kingdom. Solutions is based on the Ocado Smart Platform, a modular, automated online retail fulfillment and delivery solution that provides software, fulfillment hardware, and support services to corporate customers in return for upfront and recurring fees. Partners include leading grocers around the world, like Sobeys, Morrisons, ICA, Groupe Casino, Bon Preu, Kroger, and Coles. Ocado also has a 50% stake in Ocado Retail, a pure-play e-grocery business. The other 50% is owned by Marks & Spencer.
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