Aquaporin AS (FRA:00B) PB Ratio: 0.06 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 98% Below Median

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What is Aquaporin AS PB Ratio?

Aquaporin AS FRA:00B PB Ratio is 0.06 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 2.96. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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 (2026-07-31), Aquaporin AS's share price is €0.053. Aquaporin AS's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €0.94. Hence, Aquaporin AS's PB Ratio of today is 0.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aquaporin AS's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:00B' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 2.96   Max: 15.53
Current: 0.08

During the past 7 years, Aquaporin AS's highest PB Ratio was 15.53. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 2.96.

FRA:00B's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 1.425 vs FRA:00B: 0.08

During the past 12 months, Aquaporin AS's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -34.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -20.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.

During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Aquaporin AS was 34.30% per year. The lowest was -20.30% per year. And the median was 2.60% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Aquaporin AS  (FRA:00B) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Aquaporin AS PB Ratio Related Terms


Aquaporin AS PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aquaporin AS'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.

Aquaporin AS PB Ratio Chart

Aquaporin AS Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 4.04 4.49 3.45 1.61

Aquaporin AS Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.85 3.45 1.91 1.61 1.44

FRA:00B vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Aquaporin AS'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.


Aquaporin AS PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Aquaporin AS's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aquaporin AS's PB Ratio falls into.



Aquaporin AS PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Aquaporin AS's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Jun. 2025)
=0.053/0.942
=0.06

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.06 mean?
Aquaporin AS (FRA:00B) has a PB Ratio of 0.06 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Aquaporin AS and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, Aquaporin AS's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 15.53.
Is Aquaporin AS's PB Ratio too high?
Aquaporin AS's current PB Ratio of 0.06 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 15.53. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Aquaporin AS's value of 0.06 is 95.8% below this industry median.
How does Aquaporin AS's PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
Aquaporin AS's PB Ratio of 0.06 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Aquaporin AS's value of 0.06 is 95.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Aquaporin AS's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 15.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Aquaporin AS 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.43, based on 500 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. Aquaporin AS's current PB Ratio of 0.06 is 95.8% 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 Aquaporin AS and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aquaporin AS's current PB Ratio is 0.06, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aquaporin AS stock overvalued right now?
Aquaporin AS (FRA:00B) has a current PB Ratio of 0.06. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.98, compared to a current price of €0.05 — trading 94.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.06, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 95.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.43. 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 Aquaporin AS (FRA:00B), the current PB Ratio is 0.06 as of Jul. 31, 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.

Aquaporin AS Business Description

Address Nymollevej 78, Kongens Lyngby, DNK, 2800
Aquaporin AS is a water technology company dedicated to rethinking water filtration using its Aquaporin Inside technology. Its CLEAR series of products is designed for industries and businesses committed to energy-saving and water reuse targets, and includes Clear Eco, Clear Ultra, Clear Plus, Clear Plus FR, Clear Classic, and others, which provide high-performing water purification. The company offers both residential and industrial product ranges, in all sizes of membrane elements. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions, and the rest from the Americas, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).