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Gencor IndustriesGENC -0.05%95 PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates GENC with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Gencor Industries ranks better than 57.84% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Gencor Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% 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 Gencor Industries was 103.00% per year. The lowest was -52.10% per year. And the median was 7.30% per year.
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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.
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Gencor Industries PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gencor Industries'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Gencor Industries'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.
Gencor Industries PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Gencor Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gencor Industries'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.
Gencor Industries (GENC) has a PB Ratio of 1.24 as of Aug. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Gencor Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Gencor Industries' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Gencor Industries ranks #86 out of 204 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Gencor Industries' PB Ratio too high?
Gencor Industries' current PB Ratio of 1.24 is near median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 2.06. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median PB Ratio is 1.48. Gencor Industries' value of 1.24 is 16.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gencor Industries ranks #86 out of 204 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gencor Industries has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gencor Industries' PB Ratio compare to BNC and XOS?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Gencor Industries ranks #86 out of 204 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Gencor Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.48. Gencor Industries' value of 1.24 is 16.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Gencor Industries' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 2.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 1.48, Gencor Industries 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.48, based on 204 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. Gencor Industries's current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 16.2% 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 Gencor Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gencor Industries's current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gencor Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gencor Industries (GENC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.97, compared to a current price of $19.02 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 16.2% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.48. Gencor Industries' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Gencor Industries (GENC), the current PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Aug. 22, 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 Gencor Industries (GENC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gencor Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.02 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.97.
GuruFocus considers Gencor Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GENC:
PB Ratio: 1.24 (near median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: $15.97 vs. price of $19.02 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.2% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#86 of 204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GENC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gencor Industries Inc and its subsidiaries are a manufacturer of heavy machinery used in the production of highway construction materials and environmental control equipment. The Company's products are manufactured in the United States and sold through a combination of Company sales representatives and independent dealers and agents. The Company has one reporting segment, equipment for the highway construction industry. The Company's principal core products include asphalt pavers, hot mix asphalt plants, combustion systems, and fluid heat transfer systems. It operates in the United States, Canada, and other foreign countries, with the majority of revenue coming from the United States.
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