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Research SolutionsFRA:61I +0.54%65 PB Ratio is 3.74 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 10.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:61I with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Research Solutions ranks worse than 69.78% on this metric.
Research Solutions Inc stock PB Ratio (=3.83) is close to 10-year low of 3.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Research Solutions's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:61I'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.79 Med: 10.09 Max: 31.13
Current: 3.83
During the past 13 years, Research Solutions's highest PB Ratio was 31.13. The lowest was 3.79. And the median was 10.09.
FRA:61I's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 69.78% of 2634
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.345
vs FRA:61I: 3.83
During the past 12 months, Research Solutions's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 65.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 33.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Research Solutions was 137.30% per year. The lowest was -57.80% per year. And the median was 11.60% 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.
Research Solutions PB Ratio Related Terms
Research Solutions PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Research Solutions'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 Software - Application subindustry, Research Solutions'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.
Research Solutions PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Research Solutions's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Research Solutions'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.
Research Solutions (FRA:61I) has a PB Ratio of 3.74 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Research Solutions and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 10.09. Over the past decade, Research Solutions' PB Ratio has ranged from 3.79 to 31.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #1838 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Research Solutions' PB Ratio too high?
Research Solutions' current PB Ratio of 3.74 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 10.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.79 to a high of 31.13. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.35. Research Solutions' value of 3.74 is 59.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #1838 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Research Solutions has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Research Solutions' PB Ratio compare to ILLR and FRMM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #1838 out of 2634 companies for PB Ratio. This places Research Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.35. Research Solutions' value of 3.74 is 59.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Research Solutions' own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.79 to 31.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.09 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Research Solutions 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.35, based on 2,634 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. Research Solutions's current PB Ratio of 3.74 is 59.5% 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 Research Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Research Solutions's current PB Ratio is 3.74, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 10.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Research Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Solutions (FRA:61I) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.31, compared to a current price of €1.86 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.74, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 10.09 and 59.5% above the Software industry median of 2.35. Research Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Research Solutions (FRA:61I), the current PB Ratio is 3.74 as of Jul. 25, 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 Research Solutions (FRA:61I) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.86 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.31.
GuruFocus considers Research Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:61I:
PB Ratio: 3.74 (63% below median its 10-year median of 10.09)
GF Value™: €2.31 vs. price of €1.86 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% above the Software median (#1838 of 2634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:61I stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Research Solutions Inc is a holding company. The company provides vertical software-as-a-service ("SaaS") and artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, providing software and related services to help research-intensive organizations simplify the research process, save time, and money. The company operates in a single segment, which derives its revenue from subscription fees from its cloud-based SaaS Platforms and transactional service fees for the electronic delivery of single articles. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Transactions. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Europe.
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