Instalco ABCHIX:INSTAS -5.01%88 PB Ratio is 2.95 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 3.59. GuruFocus rates CHIX:INSTAS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of kr35.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Instalco AB ranks worse than 76.43% 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 (2026-07-07), Instalco AB's share price is kr37.36. Instalco AB's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr12.64. Hence, Instalco AB's PB Ratio of today is 2.95.
Warning Sign:
Instalco AB stock PB Ratio (=3.01) is close to 1-year high of 3.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Instalco AB's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:INSTAs'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88 Med: 3.59 Max: 12.02
Current: 2.72
During the past 12 years, Instalco AB's highest PB Ratio was 12.02. The lowest was 1.88. And the median was 3.59.
CHIX:INSTAs's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 76.43% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.335
vs CHIX:INSTAs: 2.72
During the past 12 months, Instalco AB's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 23.50% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Instalco AB was 49.80% per year. The lowest was 2.10% per year. And the median was 23.50% 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.
Instalco AB PB Ratio Related Terms
Instalco AB PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Instalco AB'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Instalco AB'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.
Instalco AB PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Instalco AB's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Instalco AB'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.
Instalco AB'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.
Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS) has a PB Ratio of 2.95 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Instalco AB and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 3.59. Over the past decade, Instalco AB's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 12.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #1313 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Instalco AB's PB Ratio too high?
Instalco AB's current PB Ratio of 2.95 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 3.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 12.02. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Instalco AB's value of 2.95 is 121% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #1313 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Instalco AB has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Instalco AB's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #1313 out of 1718 companies for PB Ratio. This places Instalco AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Instalco AB's value of 2.95 is 121% above this benchmark. Historically, Instalco AB's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 12.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.59 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Instalco AB 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.34, based on 1,718 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. Instalco AB's current PB Ratio of 2.95 is 121% 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 Instalco AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Instalco AB's current PB Ratio is 2.95, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 3.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Instalco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr35.82, compared to a current price of kr37.36 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.95, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 3.59 and 121% above the Construction industry median of 1.34. Instalco AB's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 9 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 Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS), the current PB Ratio is 2.95 as of Jul. 07, 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 Instalco AB (CHIX:INSTAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr37.36 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr35.82.
GuruFocus considers Instalco AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:INSTAS:
PB Ratio: 2.95 (18% below median its 10-year median of 3.59)
GF Value™: kr35.82 vs. price of kr37.36 (4.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121% above the Construction median (#1313 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:INSTAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Instalco AB is engaged in installation, service and maintenance of real estate and facilities in Sweden, Norway and Finland. The company performs technical installation and service within the areas of electrical, heating and plumbing systems, as well as ventilation and cooling systems. The Group has two operating segments: Sweden and Rest of Nordics. Its revenue stems from sales of the execution of installations, construction contracts and service contracts.
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