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AquaBounty TechnologiesAQB +0.76%32 PB Ratio is 2.45 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 283% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates AQB with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, AquaBounty Technologies ranks worse than 72.07% on this metric.
AquaBounty Technologies Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.42) is close to 5-year high of 2.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for AquaBounty Technologies's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AQB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.64 Max: 7.21
Current: 2.42
During the past 13 years, AquaBounty Technologies's highest PB Ratio was 7.21. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.64.
AQB's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 72.07% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs AQB: 2.42
During the past 12 months, AquaBounty Technologies's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -84.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of AquaBounty Technologies was 1089.60% per year. The lowest was -95.10% per year. And the median was -5.20% per year.
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.
* 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 Farm Products subindustry, AquaBounty Technologies'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.
AquaBounty Technologies PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AquaBounty Technologies's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AquaBounty Technologies's PB Ratio falls into.
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.
* 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.
AquaBounty Technologies (AQB) has a PB Ratio of 2.45 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on AquaBounty Technologies and its competitors. This is 283% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, AquaBounty Technologies' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 7.21. According to the industry distribution chart, AquaBounty Technologies ranks #1370 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is AquaBounty Technologies' PB Ratio too high?
AquaBounty Technologies' current PB Ratio of 2.45 is 283% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 7.21. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. AquaBounty Technologies' value of 2.45 is 73.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AquaBounty Technologies ranks #1370 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AquaBounty Technologies has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AquaBounty Technologies' PB Ratio compare to AGRZ and EDBL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, AquaBounty Technologies ranks #1370 out of 1901 companies for PB Ratio. This places AquaBounty Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. AquaBounty Technologies' value of 2.45 is 73.8% above this benchmark. Historically, AquaBounty Technologies' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 7.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 1.41, AquaBounty Technologies 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.41, based on 1,901 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. AquaBounty Technologies's current PB Ratio of 2.45 is 73.8% 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 AquaBounty Technologies and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AquaBounty Technologies's current PB Ratio is 2.45, which is 283% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AquaBounty Technologies stock overvalued right now?
AquaBounty Technologies (AQB) has a current PB Ratio of 2.45. The current PB Ratio is 2.45, which is 283% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 73.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.41. AquaBounty Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 2 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 AquaBounty Technologies (AQB), the current PB Ratio is 2.45 as of Aug. 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.
AquaBounty Technologies Inc is engaged in the field of land-based aquaculture and the use of technology to improve the productivity and sustainability. The company's objective is to ensure the availability of high-quality seafood to meet consumer demand while addressing critical production constraints in the popular farmed species.
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