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Shoe ZoneFRA:86W +7.87%31 PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:86W with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,077 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shoe Zone ranks better than 69.17% 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 (2026-07-17), Shoe Zone's share price is €0.466. Shoe Zone's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.76. Hence, Shoe Zone's PB Ratio of today is 0.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shoe Zone's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:86W'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 2.61 Max: 4.06
Current: 0.78
During the past 13 years, Shoe Zone's highest PB Ratio was 4.06. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 2.61.
FRA:86W's PB Ratio is ranked better than 69.17% of 1077
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs FRA:86W: 0.78
During the past 12 months, Shoe Zone's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shoe Zone was 42.70% per year. The lowest was -26.40% per year. And the median was 1.50% 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.
Shoe Zone PB Ratio Related Terms
Shoe Zone PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoe Zone'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 Apparel Retail subindustry, Shoe Zone'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.
Shoe Zone PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoe Zone's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoe Zone'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.
Shoe Zone'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.
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) has a PB Ratio of 0.61 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Shoe Zone and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 2.61. Over the past decade, Shoe Zone's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 4.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #332 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Shoe Zone's PB Ratio too high?
Shoe Zone's current PB Ratio of 0.61 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 2.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 4.06. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Shoe Zone's value of 0.61 is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #332 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shoe Zone has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoe Zone's PB Ratio compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #332 out of 1077 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Shoe Zone in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Shoe Zone's value of 0.61 is 58.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Shoe Zone's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 4.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.61 vs. the industry median of 1.47, Shoe Zone 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.47, based on 1,077 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. Shoe Zone's current PB Ratio of 0.61 is 58.5% 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 Shoe Zone and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoe Zone's current PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoe Zone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.57, compared to a current price of €0.47 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 2.61 and 58.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.47. Shoe Zone's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W), the current PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 17, 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Zone stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.47 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.57.
GuruFocus considers Shoe Zone to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:86W:
PB Ratio: 0.61 (77% below median its 10-year median of 2.61)
GF Value™: €0.57 vs. price of €0.47 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#332 of 1077)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:86W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoe Zone PLC operates as a footwear retailer offering a wide range and a variety of shoes for all ages, it functions with over 500 stores across the UK. The group has a single distribution center which is located in Leicester, England. Its online offering combined with its store portfolio allows customers to shop via multiple channels. Shoe zone operates in the United Kingdom.
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