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ECP Emerging GrowthASX:ECP 19 PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates ASX:ECP with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,592 Asset Management companies, ECP Emerging Growth ranks better than 79.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ECP Emerging Growth's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ECP'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 0.85 Max: 1.17
Current: 0.71
During the past 12 years, ECP Emerging Growth's highest PB Ratio was 1.17. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.85.
ASX:ECP's PB Ratio is ranked better than 79.84% of 1592
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs ASX:ECP: 0.71
During the past 12 months, ECP Emerging Growth's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -33.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of ECP Emerging Growth was 12.90% per year. The lowest was -8.00% per year. And the median was 3.80% 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.
ECP Emerging Growth PB Ratio Related Terms
ECP Emerging Growth PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ECP Emerging Growth'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 Asset Management subindustry, ECP Emerging Growth'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.
ECP Emerging Growth PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, ECP Emerging Growth's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ECP Emerging Growth'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.
ECP Emerging Growth (ASX:ECP) has a PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on ECP Emerging Growth and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, ECP Emerging Growth's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, ECP Emerging Growth ranks #321 out of 1592 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is ECP Emerging Growth's PB Ratio too high?
ECP Emerging Growth's current PB Ratio of 0.72 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 1.17. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. ECP Emerging Growth's value of 0.72 is 24.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ECP Emerging Growth ranks #321 out of 1592 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ECP Emerging Growth has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ECP Emerging Growth's PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ECP Emerging Growth ranks #321 out of 1592 companies for PB Ratio. This places ECP Emerging Growth in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. ECP Emerging Growth's value of 0.72 is 24.2% below this benchmark. Historically, ECP Emerging Growth's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 0.95, ECP Emerging Growth 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 an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,592 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. ECP Emerging Growth's current PB Ratio of 0.72 is 24.2% 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 ECP Emerging Growth and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECP Emerging Growth's current PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECP Emerging Growth stock overvalued right now?
ECP Emerging Growth (ASX:ECP) has a current PB Ratio of 0.72. The current PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 24.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. ECP Emerging Growth's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 ECP Emerging Growth (ASX:ECP), the current PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 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.
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