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TalkPool AGFRA:TKPL -1.81%41 PB Ratio is 4.93 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 8.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:TKPL with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Telecommunication Services companies, TalkPool AG ranks worse than 86.73% 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 (2026-08-03), TalkPool AG's share price is €1.355. TalkPool AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.28. Hence, TalkPool AG's PB Ratio of today is 4.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for TalkPool AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TKPL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.69 Med: 8.89 Max: 37.03
Current: 5.23
During the past 12 years, TalkPool AG's highest PB Ratio was 37.03. The lowest was 3.69. And the median was 8.89.
FRA:TKPL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 86.73% of 339
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs FRA:TKPL: 5.23
During the past 12 months, TalkPool AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 53.20% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of TalkPool AG was 70.70% per year. The lowest was -17.30% per year. And the median was 33.75% 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.
TalkPool AG PB Ratio Related Terms
TalkPool AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TalkPool AG'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 Telecom Services subindustry, TalkPool 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.
TalkPool AG PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, TalkPool AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TalkPool 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.
TalkPool AG'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.
TalkPool AG (FRA:TKPL) has a PB Ratio of 4.93 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 TalkPool AG and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 8.89. Over the past decade, TalkPool AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.69 to 37.03. According to the industry distribution chart, TalkPool AG ranks #294 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is TalkPool AG's PB Ratio too high?
TalkPool AG's current PB Ratio of 4.93 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 8.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.69 to a high of 37.03. The Telecommunication Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.77. TalkPool AG's value of 4.93 is 178.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TalkPool AG ranks #294 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TalkPool AG has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TalkPool AG's PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, TalkPool AG ranks #294 out of 339 companies for PB Ratio. This places TalkPool AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.77. TalkPool AG's value of 4.93 is 178.5% above this benchmark. Historically, TalkPool AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.69 to 37.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.89 vs. the industry median of 1.77, TalkPool AG 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.77, based on 339 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. TalkPool AG's current PB Ratio of 4.93 is 178.5% 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 TalkPool AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TalkPool AG's current PB Ratio is 4.93, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 8.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TalkPool AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TalkPool AG (FRA:TKPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.64, compared to a current price of €1.36 — trading 111.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.93, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 8.89 and 178.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.77. TalkPool AG's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 TalkPool AG (FRA:TKPL), the current PB Ratio is 4.93 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 TalkPool AG (FRA:TKPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TalkPool AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.36 is trading 111.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.64.
GuruFocus considers TalkPool AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TKPL:
PB Ratio: 4.93 (45% below median its 10-year median of 8.89)
GF Value™: €0.64 vs. price of €1.36 (111.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 178.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#294 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TKPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TalkPool AG specializes in the design, integration, management, and optimization of communication networks and solutions. The company has built large telecom networks in over 50 countries on all continents. It offers services for the complete communication network life cycle from planning and implementation of new networks to operation and optimization and finally repair and consulting.
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