ACEL (Accel Entertainment) PB Ratio: 3.38 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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ACEL Accel Entertainment Inc ACEL
88 GF Score
Price $11.81
GF Value $12.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Accel Entertainment PB Ratio?

Accel Entertainment ACEL -0.76% 88 PB Ratio is 3.38 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 4.40. GuruFocus rates ACEL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 791 Travel & Leisure companies, Accel Entertainment ranks worse than 79.65% on this metric.

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-08-27), Accel Entertainment's share price is $11.81. Accel Entertainment's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.50. Hence, Accel Entertainment's PB Ratio of today is 3.38.

Good Sign:

Accel Entertainment Inc stock PB Ratio (=3.4) is close to 5-year low of 3.14.

The historical rank and industry rank for Accel Entertainment's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ACEL' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06   Med: 4.4   Max: 16.87
Current: 3.37

During the past 9 years, Accel Entertainment's highest PB Ratio was 16.87. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 4.40.

ACEL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.65% of 791 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.52 vs ACEL: 3.37

During the past 12 months, Accel Entertainment's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.30% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Accel Entertainment was 20.60% per year. The lowest was -43.80% per year. And the median was 16.70% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Accel Entertainment  (NYSE:ACEL) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.


Be Aware

Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.


Accel Entertainment PB Ratio Related Terms


Accel Entertainment PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accel Entertainment's PB Ratio 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.

Accel Entertainment PB Ratio Chart

Accel Entertainment Annual Data
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PB Ratio
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Accel Entertainment Quarterly Data
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ACEL vs CDRO, INSE, MRDN: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Accel Entertainment'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.


Accel Entertainment PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Accel Entertainment's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Accel Entertainment's PB Ratio falls into.


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Accel Entertainment PB Ratio Calculation

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.

Accel Entertainment's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Jun. 2026)
=11.81/3.495
=3.38

* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 3.38 mean?
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) has a PB Ratio of 3.38 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Accel Entertainment and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 4.40. Over the past decade, Accel Entertainment's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 16.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #630 out of 791 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Accel Entertainment's PB Ratio too high?
Accel Entertainment's current PB Ratio of 3.38 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 4.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 16.87. The Travel & Leisure industry median PB Ratio is 1.52. Accel Entertainment's value of 3.38 is 122.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #630 out of 791 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Accel Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accel Entertainment's PB Ratio compare to CDRO and INSE?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #630 out of 791 companies for PB Ratio. This places Accel Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.52. Accel Entertainment's value of 3.38 is 122.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Accel Entertainment's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 16.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.40 vs. the industry median of 1.52, Accel Entertainment has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median PB Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.52, based on 791 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Accel Entertainment's current PB Ratio of 3.38 is 122.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Accel Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accel Entertainment's current PB Ratio is 3.38, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 4.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accel Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment (ACEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.83, compared to a current price of $11.81 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.38, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 4.40 and 122.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.52. Accel Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Accel Entertainment (ACEL), the current PB Ratio is 3.38 as of Aug. 27, 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.81 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.83. GuruFocus considers Accel Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACEL:

  • PB Ratio: 3.38 (23% below median its 10-year median of 4.40)
  • GF Value™: $12.83 vs. price of $11.81 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 122.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#630 of 791)

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


Accel Entertainment Business Description

Address 140 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, Chicago, IL, USA, 60527
Accel Entertainment Inc is a distributed gaming and local entertainment operator in the United States. It is engaged in the installation, maintenance, operation, and servicing of gaming terminals and related equipment, redemption devices that disburse winnings and contain automated teller machine (ATM) functionality, and amusement devices in authorized non-casino locations such as restaurants, bars, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. The Company also operates stand-alone ATMs in gaming and non-gaming locations. It generates revenue from Net gaming, Amusement, Manufacturing, ATM fees, and others.
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