Public PowerATH:PPC +1.63%74 PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 220% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates ATH:PPC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Public Power ranks worse than 60.32% 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 (2026-07-04), Public Power's share price is €23.70. Public Power's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €14.79. Hence, Public Power's PB Ratio of today is 1.60.
Warning Sign:
Public Power Corp SA stock PB Ratio (=1.58) is close to 10-year high of 1.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Public Power's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ATH:PPC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.5 Max: 1.58
Current: 1.58
During the past 13 years, Public Power's highest PB Ratio was 1.58. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.50.
During the past 12 months, Public Power's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Public Power was 11.50% per year. The lowest was -19.60% per year. And the median was -2.90% 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.
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Public Power PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Public Power'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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Public Power'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.
Public Power PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Public Power's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Power'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.
Public Power'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.
Public Power (ATH:PPC) has a PB Ratio of 1.60 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Public Power and its competitors. This is 220% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Public Power's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 1.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Power ranks #260 out of 431 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Public Power's PB Ratio too high?
Public Power's current PB Ratio of 1.60 is 220% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 1.58. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Public Power's value of 1.60 is 21.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Power ranks #260 out of 431 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Public Power has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Power's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Public Power ranks #260 out of 431 companies for PB Ratio. This places Public Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Public Power's value of 1.60 is 21.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Public Power's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 1.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Public Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.32, based on 431 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. Public Power's current PB Ratio of 1.60 is 21.2% 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 Public Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Power's current PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 220% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Power (ATH:PPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.32, compared to a current price of €23.70 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 220% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 21.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.32. Public Power's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 Public Power (ATH:PPC), the current PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Jul. 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 Public Power (ATH:PPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.70 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.32.
GuruFocus considers Public Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:PPC:
PB Ratio: 1.60 (220% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: €15.32 vs. price of €23.70 (54.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#260 of 431)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATH:PPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Power Corp SA is a public electric utility company with the Hellenic Republic as its main shareholder. The company is involved in generating, transmitting, and distributing electric energy. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates a variety of power plants, including natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, wind, and solar plants. PPC majorly generates electricity from its thermal energy facilities. The company is divided into segments including Production/Supply, which includes production from lignite, oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources, as well as lignite mining in support of production and supply activities in Greece and Romania. Other segments include the Distribution network and others.
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