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Socket MobileFRA:SNB1 -0.91%33 PB Ratio is 1.17 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:SNB1 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, Socket Mobile ranks better than 74.53% 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 (2026-07-20), Socket Mobile's share price is €0.436. Socket Mobile's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.37. Hence, Socket Mobile's PB Ratio of today is 1.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Socket Mobile's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SNB1'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 1.04 Max: 6.67
Current: 1.16
During the past 13 years, Socket Mobile's highest PB Ratio was 6.67. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 1.04.
FRA:SNB1's PB Ratio is ranked better than 74.53% of 2419
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.18
vs FRA:SNB1: 1.16
During the past 12 months, Socket Mobile's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -80.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -42.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Socket Mobile was 367.10% per year. The lowest was -113.40% per year. And the median was -6.15% 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.
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Socket Mobile PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Socket Mobile'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 Computer Hardware subindustry, Socket Mobile'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.
Socket Mobile PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Socket Mobile's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Socket Mobile'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.
Socket Mobile'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.
Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) has a PB Ratio of 1.17 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Socket Mobile and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Socket Mobile's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 6.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #616 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Socket Mobile's PB Ratio too high?
Socket Mobile's current PB Ratio of 1.17 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 6.67. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Socket Mobile's value of 1.17 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #616 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Socket Mobile has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socket Mobile's PB Ratio compare to BTCT and AGMH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #616 out of 2419 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Socket Mobile in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Socket Mobile's value of 1.17 is 46.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Socket Mobile's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 6.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Socket Mobile 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.18, based on 2,419 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. Socket Mobile's current PB Ratio of 1.17 is 46.3% 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 Socket Mobile and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Socket Mobile's current PB Ratio is 1.17, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socket Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.76, compared to a current price of €0.44 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.17, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 46.3% below the Hardware industry median of 2.18. Socket Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 8 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 Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1), the current PB Ratio is 1.17 as of Jul. 20, 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 Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.44 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.76.
GuruFocus considers Socket Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SNB1:
PB Ratio: 1.17 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: €0.76 vs. price of €0.44 (42.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% below the Hardware median (#616 of 2419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SNB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Socket Mobile Inc is a producer of data capture products. The company's products are integrated into mobile applications used in mobile point of sale (mPOS), commercial services (field workers), asset tracking, manufacturing process and quality control, transportation and logistics (goods tracking and movement), event management (ticketing, entry, access control, and identification), medical and education. The company offers barcode scanning products for both one-dimensional, including imager and laser, and two-dimensional barcode scanning in standard and durable cases. The company's geographical segments are the United States, Europe, Asia and Rest of the world, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from the United States.
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