Vetoquinol (FRA:8JM) PB Ratio: 1.42 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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FRA:8JM Vetoquinol SA FRA:8JM
86 GF Score
Price €72.30
GF Value €84.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Vetoquinol PB Ratio?

Vetoquinol FRA:8JM 86 PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:8JM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €84.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 922 Drug Manufacturers companies, Vetoquinol ranks better than 62.91% 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 (2026-08-04), Vetoquinol's share price is €72.30. Vetoquinol's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €50.87. Hence, Vetoquinol's PB Ratio of today is 1.42.

Good Sign:

Vetoquinol SA stock PB Ratio (=1.41) is close to 10-year low of 1.33.

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

FRA:8JM' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33   Med: 1.96   Max: 4.87
Current: 1.46

During the past 13 years, Vetoquinol's highest PB Ratio was 4.87. The lowest was 1.33. And the median was 1.96.

FRA:8JM's PB Ratio is ranked better than
62.91% of 922 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.89 vs FRA:8JM: 1.46

During the past 12 months, Vetoquinol's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Vetoquinol was 16.40% per year. The lowest was 3.50% per year. And the median was 8.45% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Vetoquinol  (FRA:8JM) 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.


Vetoquinol PB Ratio Related Terms


Vetoquinol PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vetoquinol'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.

Vetoquinol PB Ratio Chart

Vetoquinol Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.53 2.11 2.29 1.57 1.63

Vetoquinol Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.29 2.07 1.57 1.50 1.63

FRA:8JM vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Vetoquinol'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.


Vetoquinol PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Vetoquinol's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vetoquinol 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.

Vetoquinol's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=72.30/50.871
=1.42

* 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 1.42 mean?
Vetoquinol (FRA:8JM) has a PB Ratio of 1.42 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Vetoquinol and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, Vetoquinol's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Vetoquinol ranks #342 out of 922 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Vetoquinol's PB Ratio too high?
Vetoquinol's current PB Ratio of 1.42 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 4.87. The Drug Manufacturers industry median PB Ratio is 1.89. Vetoquinol's value of 1.42 is 24.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vetoquinol ranks #342 out of 922 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vetoquinol has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vetoquinol's PB Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Vetoquinol ranks #342 out of 922 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Vetoquinol in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.89. Vetoquinol's value of 1.42 is 24.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Vetoquinol's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 4.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Vetoquinol 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.89, based on 922 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. Vetoquinol's current PB Ratio of 1.42 is 24.9% 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 Vetoquinol and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vetoquinol's current PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vetoquinol stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vetoquinol (FRA:8JM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €84.57, compared to a current price of €72.30 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 24.9% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.89. Vetoquinol's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vetoquinol (FRA:8JM), the current PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 04, 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 Vetoquinol (FRA:8JM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vetoquinol stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €72.30 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €84.57. GuruFocus considers Vetoquinol to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8JM:

  • PB Ratio: 1.42 (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.96)
  • GF Value™: €84.57 vs. price of €72.30 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 24.9% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#342 of 922)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8JM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vetoquinol Business Description

Other Exchanges 0O1O:UKVETO:France
Address Magny-Vernois, BP 189, Lure cedex, FRA, 70204
Vetoquinol SA operates is a France-based firm serving in the healthcare market. Its focus lies on developing and marketing veterinary drugs mainly in the European region and to a certain extent in America and Asia. Its portfolio of drugs entails anti-infectives, anti- pain inflammatory drugs, cardiovascular and nephrology treatment intended mainly for pets and livestock.
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