Grafton GroupGROUF PB Ratio is 1.18 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.54. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.
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 (2026-07-02), Grafton Group's share price is $11.05. Grafton Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $9.36. Hence, Grafton Group's PB Ratio of today is 1.18.
Good Sign:
Grafton Group PLC stock PB Ratio (=0.95) is close to 2-year low of 0.95
The historical rank and industry rank for Grafton Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GROUF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.54 Max: 2.31
Current: 1.28
During the past 13 years, Grafton Group's highest PB Ratio was 2.31. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.54.
GROUF's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 1.065
vs GROUF: 1.28
During the past 12 months, Grafton Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Grafton Group was 34.10% per year. The lowest was -0.50% per year. And the median was 14.90% 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.
Grafton Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Grafton Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grafton Group'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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Grafton Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group (GROUF) has a PB Ratio of 1.18 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Grafton Group and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, Grafton Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 2.31.
Is Grafton Group's PB Ratio too high?
Grafton Group's current PB Ratio of 1.18 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 2.31. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.07. Grafton Group's value of 1.18 is 10.8% above this industry median.
How does Grafton Group's PB Ratio compare to FAST and GWW?
Grafton Group's PB Ratio of 1.18 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.07. Grafton Group's value of 1.18 is 10.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Grafton Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 2.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 1.07, Grafton Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.07, based on 154 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. Grafton Group's current PB Ratio of 1.18 is 10.8% 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 Grafton Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grafton Group's current PB Ratio is 1.18, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grafton Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grafton Group (GROUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $11.05 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.18, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 10.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.07. 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 Grafton Group (GROUF), the current PB Ratio is 1.18 as of Jul. 02, 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.
Grafton Group PLC is a distributor of building materials that operates in three segments; The Distribution segment is into the distribution of building and plumbing materials to professional tradespeople engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and also in residential and other new build construction, The Retailing segment operates DIY and home improvement business from a network of stores that supply mainly retail customers with wide products for DIY and for the home and garden, and The Manufacturing segment is into the manufacture of dry mortar in Great Britain. The company also operates in residential and other new build construction. Geographically, the company generates over half of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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