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Pittler Maschinenfabrik AGFRA:PIT 69 PB Ratio is 0.32 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:PIT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,982 Industrial Products companies, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG ranks better than 97.18% on this metric.
Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG stock PB Ratio (=0.32) is close to 10-year low of 0.3.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PIT'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.64 Max: 1.43
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's highest PB Ratio was 1.43. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.64.
FRA:PIT's PB Ratio is ranked better than 97.18% of 2982
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.13
vs FRA:PIT: 0.32
During the past 12 months, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG was 16.30% per year. The lowest was -5.80% per year. And the median was 5.55% 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.
Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG'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.
Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG'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.
Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG (FRA:PIT) has a PB Ratio of 0.32 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG ranks #84 out of 2982 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's PB Ratio too high?
Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's current PB Ratio of 0.32 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.43. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.13. Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's value of 0.32 is 85% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG ranks #84 out of 2982 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG ranks #84 out of 2982 companies for PB Ratio. This places Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.13. Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's value of 0.32 is 85% below this benchmark. Historically, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.13, based on 2,982 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. Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's current PB Ratio of 0.32 is 85% 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 Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's current PB Ratio is 0.32, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG (FRA:PIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.12, compared to a current price of €1.70 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.32, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 85% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.13. Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG (FRA:PIT), the current PB Ratio is 0.32 as of Aug. 03, 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 Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG (FRA:PIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.70 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.12.
GuruFocus considers Pittler Maschinenfabrik AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PIT:
PB Ratio: 0.32 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: €2.12 vs. price of €1.70 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85% below the Industrial Products median (#84 of 2982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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