Close Brothers GroupSTU:CS3 58 Median PS Value is €13.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates STU:CS3 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.17. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Banks companies, Close Brothers Group ranks better than 98.66% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Close Brothers Group's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CS3'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.16
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Close Brothers Group was 1.16. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.73.
STU:CS3's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 98.66% of 1042
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.1
vs STU:CS3: 0.38
Close Brothers Group (STU:CS3) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Close Brothers Group's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
5.15
/
13.59
=
0.38
* 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.
Close Brothers Group Median PS Value Related Terms
Close Brothers Group Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Close Brothers Group's Median PS Value 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Close Brothers Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
Close Brothers Group Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Close Brothers Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Close Brothers Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 2.4117.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Close Brothers Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was €5.635.
* 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.
Close Brothers Group (STU:CS3) has a Median PS Value of €13.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Close Brothers Group and its competitors. This is 1762% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Close Brothers Group's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.34 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #14 out of 1042 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Close Brothers Group's Median PS Value too high?
Close Brothers Group's current Median PS Value of €13.59 is 1762% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.16. Based on the distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #14 out of 1042 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Close Brothers Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Close Brothers Group's Median PS Value compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #14 out of 1042 companies for Median PS Value. This places Close Brothers Group in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.10. Historically, Close Brothers Group's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.34 to 1.16 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Banks company?
The median Median PS Value among Banks companies is 1.10, based on 1,042 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Close Brothers Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Close Brothers Group's current Median PS Value is €13.59, which is 1762% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Close Brothers Group stock overvalued right now?
Close Brothers Group (STU:CS3) has a current Median PS Value of €13.59. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.17, compared to a current price of €5.15 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is €13.59, which is 1762% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Close Brothers Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Close Brothers Group (STU:CS3), the current Median PS Value is €13.59 as of Jun. 25, 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 Close Brothers Group (STU:CS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.15 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.17.
Key valuation signals for STU:CS3:
Median PS Value: €13.59 (1762% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: €4.17 vs. price of €5.15 (23.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Close Brothers Group PLC is a banking group that provides lending, deposit-taking, and securities trading services. The group mostly offers services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. Its operating segments are: Commercial, Retail, and Property. Maximum revenue is generated from its Commercial segment, which mainly offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market. The Retail segment provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers, and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and the Property segment offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.
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