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Optiscan ImagingASX:OIL 22 PB Ratio is 6.90 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 11.18. GuruFocus rates ASX:OIL with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,417 Hardware companies, Optiscan Imaging ranks worse than 86.18% 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 (2026-08-04), Optiscan Imaging's share price is A$0.145. Optiscan Imaging's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.02. Hence, Optiscan Imaging's PB Ratio of today is 6.90.
Good Sign:
Optiscan Imaging Ltd stock PB Ratio (=7.62) is close to 1-year low of 7.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optiscan Imaging's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:OIL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.43 Med: 11.18 Max: 145.98
Current: 6.9
During the past 13 years, Optiscan Imaging's highest PB Ratio was 145.98. The lowest was 2.43. And the median was 11.18.
ASX:OIL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 86.18% of 2417
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.22
vs ASX:OIL: 6.90
During the past 12 months, Optiscan Imaging's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 50.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Optiscan Imaging was 31.70% per year. The lowest was -52.40% per year. And the median was -10.70% 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.
Optiscan Imaging PB Ratio Related Terms
Optiscan Imaging PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optiscan Imaging'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Optiscan Imaging'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.
Optiscan Imaging PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Optiscan Imaging's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optiscan Imaging'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.
Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL) has a PB Ratio of 6.90 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Optiscan Imaging and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 11.18. Over the past decade, Optiscan Imaging's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.43 to 145.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Optiscan Imaging ranks #2083 out of 2417 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Optiscan Imaging's PB Ratio too high?
Optiscan Imaging's current PB Ratio of 6.90 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 11.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 145.98. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.22. Optiscan Imaging's value of 6.90 is 210.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optiscan Imaging ranks #2083 out of 2417 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Optiscan Imaging has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optiscan Imaging's PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optiscan Imaging ranks #2083 out of 2417 companies for PB Ratio. This places Optiscan Imaging in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.22. Optiscan Imaging's value of 6.90 is 210.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Optiscan Imaging's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.43 to 145.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.18 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Optiscan Imaging 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.22, based on 2,417 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. Optiscan Imaging's current PB Ratio of 6.90 is 210.8% 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 Optiscan Imaging and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optiscan Imaging's current PB Ratio is 6.90, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 11.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optiscan Imaging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.04, compared to a current price of A$0.15 — trading 262.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 6.90, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 11.18 and 210.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.22. Optiscan Imaging's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL), the current PB Ratio is 6.90 as of Aug. 04, 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 Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optiscan Imaging stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.15 is trading 262.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.04.
GuruFocus considers Optiscan Imaging to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:OIL:
PB Ratio: 6.90 (38% below median its 10-year median of 11.18)
GF Value™: A$0.04 vs. price of A$0.15 (262.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 210.8% above the Hardware median (#2083 of 2417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:OIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Optiscan Imaging Ltd is engaged in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of endomicroscopic digital imaging technology solutions for medical, translational, and pre-clinical applications. Its technology offers real-time, 3D, in vivo imaging at the single-cell level, in a non-destructive manner that enables clinicians to make immediate informed decisions. Its products include InVivage, ViewnVivo, and Customisation. Its geographical segments include Australia, Germany, Norway, China, and the United States.
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