Emerald HoldingFRA:EM7 +1.87%51 PB Ratio is 2.95 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:EM7 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 924 Media - Diversified companies, Emerald Holding ranks worse than 77.71% 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 (2026-07-12), Emerald Holding's share price is €4.36. Emerald Holding's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.48. Hence, Emerald Holding's PB Ratio of today is 2.95.
Warning Sign:
Emerald Holding Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.94) is close to 5-year high of 2.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Emerald Holding's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EM7'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 1.89 Max: 3.76
Current: 2.94
During the past 12 years, Emerald Holding's highest PB Ratio was 3.76. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 1.89.
FRA:EM7's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 77.71% of 924
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs FRA:EM7: 2.94
During the past 12 months, Emerald Holding's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.90% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Emerald Holding was 12.40% per year. The lowest was -202.70% per year. And the median was 7.10% 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.
Emerald Holding PB Ratio Related Terms
Emerald Holding PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emerald Holding'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, Emerald Holding'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.
Emerald Holding PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Emerald Holding's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emerald Holding'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.
Emerald Holding'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.
Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) has a PB Ratio of 2.95 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Emerald Holding and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 1.89. Over the past decade, Emerald Holding's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #718 out of 924 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Emerald Holding's PB Ratio too high?
Emerald Holding's current PB Ratio of 2.95 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 3.76. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Emerald Holding's value of 2.95 is 128.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #718 out of 924 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Emerald Holding has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerald Holding's PB Ratio compare to CRTO and EVC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #718 out of 924 companies for PB Ratio. This places Emerald Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Emerald Holding's value of 2.95 is 128.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Emerald Holding's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 3.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.89 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Emerald Holding 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.29, based on 924 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. Emerald Holding's current PB Ratio of 2.95 is 128.7% 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 Emerald Holding and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emerald Holding's current PB Ratio is 2.95, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerald Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.22, compared to a current price of €4.36 — trading 96.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.95, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.89 and 128.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.29. Emerald Holding's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7), the current PB Ratio is 2.95 as of Jul. 12, 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 Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.36 is trading 96.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.22.
GuruFocus considers Emerald Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EM7:
PB Ratio: 2.95 (56% above median its 10-year median of 1.89)
GF Value™: €2.22 vs. price of €4.36 (96.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 128.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#718 of 924)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EM7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emerald Holding Inc is a business-to-business (B2B) event organizer principally in the United States, with operations in the United Kingdom (U.K.), France, and other markets. The company is engaged in three complementary business lines: Connections division consists of a collection of B2B trade show franchises and other live events that provide exhibitors opportunities to engage with buyers and expand their brand's awareness in their industry; the Content division consists of B2B print publications and digital media products that complement existing trade show properties, and the Commerce division provides B2B e-commerce and digital merchandising solutions to manufacturers and retailers. Emerald's key revenue is derived from the Connections business, its only reportable segment.
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