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AdnamsAQSE:ADB 65 PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates AQSE:ADB with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £20.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Adnams ranks better than 92.68% 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 (2026-07-29), Adnams's share price is £16.00. Adnams's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £41.31. Hence, Adnams's PB Ratio of today is 0.39.
Good Sign:
Adnams PLC stock PB Ratio (=0.39) is close to 1-year low of 0.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adnams's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AQSE:ADB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 1.62 Max: 2.27
Current: 0.39
During the past 11 years, Adnams's highest PB Ratio was 2.27. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 1.62.
AQSE:ADB's PB Ratio is ranked better than 92.68% of 205
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs AQSE:ADB: 0.39
During the past 12 months, Adnams's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.20% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Adnams was 3.30% per year. The lowest was -17.80% per year. And the median was -5.15% 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.
Adnams PB Ratio Related Terms
Adnams PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adnams'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.
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Adnams'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.
Adnams PB Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Adnams's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adnams'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.
Adnams's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Adnams (AQSE:ADB) has a PB Ratio of 0.39 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Adnams and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, Adnams' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 2.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Adnams ranks #15 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Adnams' PB Ratio too high?
Adnams' current PB Ratio of 0.39 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 2.27. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Adnams' value of 0.39 is 77.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adnams ranks #15 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Adnams has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adnams' PB Ratio compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Adnams ranks #15 out of 205 companies for PB Ratio. This places Adnams in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Adnams' value of 0.39 is 77.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Adnams' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 2.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Adnams has consistently been below 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median PB Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.70, based on 205 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. Adnams's current PB Ratio of 0.39 is 77.1% below 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 Adnams and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adnams's current PB Ratio is 0.39, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adnams stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adnams (AQSE:ADB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £20.14, compared to a current price of £16.00 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.39, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 77.1% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.70. Adnams' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Adnams (AQSE:ADB), the current PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 29, 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 Adnams (AQSE:ADB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adnams stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £16.00 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £20.14.
GuruFocus considers Adnams to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AQSE:ADB:
PB Ratio: 0.39 (76% below median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: £20.14 vs. price of £16.00 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.1% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#15 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AQSE:ADB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adnams PLC is engaged in brewers, distillers, wine merchants, retailers, publicans, and hoteliers. The company's business segments are Adnams Brewing & Brands (Drinks), which comprises brewing and distribution of beer, spirits, and other products, Adnams Pubs & Hotel Properties, which comprises tenanted pubs and managed inns, and Adnams Retail, which comprises shops together with the mail order and web businesses. The maximum of its revenue is derived from Brewing & Brands segment.
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