Antofagasta (FRA:FG1) PB Ratio: 4.55 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 131% Above Median

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FRA:FG1 Antofagasta PLC FRA:FG1
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Price €40.90
GF Value €29.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Antofagasta PB Ratio?

Antofagasta FRA:FG1 -6.92% 87 PB Ratio is 4.55 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:FG1 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,359 Metals & Mining companies, Antofagasta ranks worse than 75.84% 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 (2026-07-18), Antofagasta's share price is €40.90. Antofagasta's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €8.98. Hence, Antofagasta's PB Ratio of today is 4.55.

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

FRA:FG1' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09   Med: 1.97   Max: 5.51
Current: 4.53

During the past 13 years, Antofagasta's highest PB Ratio was 5.51. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 1.97.

FRA:FG1's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.84% of 2359 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs FRA:FG1: 4.53

During the past 12 months, Antofagasta's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Antofagasta was 46.60% per year. The lowest was -0.30% per year. And the median was 13.60% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Antofagasta  (FRA:FG1) 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.


Antofagasta PB Ratio Related Terms


Antofagasta PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Antofagasta'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.

Antofagasta PB Ratio Chart

Antofagasta Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
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Antofagasta 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 2.35 2.91 2.14 2.51 4.13

FRA:FG1 vs SCCO, FCX: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Antofagasta'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.


Antofagasta PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Antofagasta's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Antofagasta 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.

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

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=40.90/8.983
=4.55

* 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 4.55 mean?
Antofagasta (FRA:FG1) has a PB Ratio of 4.55 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Antofagasta and its competitors. This is 131% above median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Antofagasta's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 5.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Antofagasta ranks #1789 out of 2359 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Antofagasta's PB Ratio too high?
Antofagasta's current PB Ratio of 4.55 is 131% above median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 5.51. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.14. Antofagasta's value of 4.55 is 112.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Antofagasta ranks #1789 out of 2359 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Antofagasta has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Antofagasta's PB Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Antofagasta ranks #1789 out of 2359 companies for PB Ratio. This places Antofagasta in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.14. Antofagasta's value of 4.55 is 112.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Antofagasta's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 5.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Antofagasta 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.14, based on 2,359 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. Antofagasta's current PB Ratio of 4.55 is 112.6% 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 Antofagasta and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Antofagasta's current PB Ratio is 4.55, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Antofagasta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antofagasta (FRA:FG1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.17, compared to a current price of €40.90 — trading 40.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.55, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 112.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.14. Antofagasta's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Antofagasta (FRA:FG1), the current PB Ratio is 4.55 as of Jul. 18, 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 Antofagasta (FRA:FG1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antofagasta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €40.90 is trading 40.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.17. GuruFocus considers Antofagasta to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FG1:

  • PB Ratio: 4.55 (131% above median its 10-year median of 1.97)
  • GF Value™: €29.17 vs. price of €40.90 (40.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 112.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#1789 of 2359)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FG1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Antofagasta Business Description

Address 103 Mount Street, London, GBR, W1K 2TJ
Antofagasta PLC is a Chilean copper mining company. The company operates four copper mines in Chile, two of which produce volumes of by-products. The company also has a portfolio of growth opportunities located mainly in Chile. In addition to mining, the company has a transport division providing rail and road cargo services in northern Chile to mining customers. Geographically, the company's operations are located in the Antofagasta Region of northern Chile except for its flagship operation, Los Pelambres, which is in the Coquimbo Region of central Chile. The operating business segments are Los Pelambres, Centinela, Antucoya, Zaldivar, Exploration and evaluation, Corporate and other items, and Transport division.
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