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Polygiene Group ABFRA:44P +0.26%44 PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 2.73. GuruFocus rates FRA:44P with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Polygiene Group AB ranks better than 85.03% on this metric.
Polygiene Group AB stock PB Ratio (=0.65) is close to 2-year low of 0.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Polygiene Group AB's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:44P'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 2.73 Max: 28.6
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, Polygiene Group AB's highest PB Ratio was 28.60. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 2.73.
FRA:44P's PB Ratio is ranked better than 85.03% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs FRA:44P: 0.65
During the past 12 months, Polygiene Group AB's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -22.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 23.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Polygiene Group AB was 125.00% per year. The lowest was -22.50% per year. And the median was 24.00% 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.
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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.
Polygiene Group AB PB Ratio Related Terms
Polygiene Group AB PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polygiene Group 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Polygiene Group 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.
Polygiene Group AB PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Polygiene Group AB's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polygiene Group 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.
* 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.
Polygiene Group AB (FRA:44P) has a PB Ratio of 0.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Polygiene Group AB and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 2.73. Over the past decade, Polygiene Group AB's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 28.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Polygiene Group AB ranks #236 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Polygiene Group AB's PB Ratio too high?
Polygiene Group AB's current PB Ratio of 0.55 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 2.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 28.60. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Polygiene Group AB's value of 0.55 is 67.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polygiene Group AB ranks #236 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Polygiene Group AB has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polygiene Group AB's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Polygiene Group AB ranks #236 out of 1576 companies for PB Ratio. This places Polygiene Group AB in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Polygiene Group AB's value of 0.55 is 67.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Polygiene Group AB's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 28.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.73 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Polygiene Group AB 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 a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.70, based on 1,576 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. Polygiene Group AB's current PB Ratio of 0.55 is 67.6% 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 Polygiene Group AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polygiene Group AB's current PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polygiene Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polygiene Group AB (FRA:44P) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.68, compared to a current price of €0.39 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 2.73 and 67.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Polygiene Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Polygiene Group AB (FRA:44P), the current PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Jul. 15, 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 Polygiene Group AB (FRA:44P) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polygiene Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.39 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.68.
GuruFocus considers Polygiene Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:44P:
PB Ratio: 0.55 (80% below median its 10-year median of 2.73)
GF Value™: €0.68 vs. price of €0.39 (42.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.6% below the Chemicals median (#236 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:44P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Polygiene Group AB is an ingredient technology company offering solutions to enhance freshness and performance across products and materials. With key technologies such as StayFresh, Stay Cool, OdorCrunch2.0, Biomaster, Polygiene StayCool, Verimaster, and Scentmaster, etc., it offers solutions for odor, bacteria, and virus control, and can also offer solutions for protection against counterfeiting. The Group serves businesses across various categories, including Sports and Outdoor, Fashion and Lifestyle, Workwear, Hospitality, Home and Pets, Healthcare, Water, Industrial, and Paper and Packaging. Its operating business segments are: Polygiene, which generates the maximum revenue, and Addmaster. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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