GBK Beteiligungen AG (HAM:GBQ) PB Ratio: 0.82 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — Near Median

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HAM:GBQ GBK Beteiligungen AG HAM:GBQ
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Price €6.00
GF Value €0.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is GBK Beteiligungen AG PB Ratio?

GBK Beteiligungen AG HAM:GBQ 48 PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates HAM:GBQ with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,582 Asset Management companies, GBK Beteiligungen AG ranks better than 72.25% 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 (2026-09-10), GBK Beteiligungen AG's share price is €6.00. GBK Beteiligungen AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.33. Hence, GBK Beteiligungen AG's PB Ratio of today is 0.82.

Warning Sign:

GBK Beteiligungen AG stock PB Ratio (=0.81) is close to 3-year high of 0.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for GBK Beteiligungen AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:GBQ' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 0.77   Max: 1.29
Current: 0.82

During the past 13 years, GBK Beteiligungen AG's highest PB Ratio was 1.29. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.77.

HAM:GBQ's PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.25% of 1582 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.93 vs HAM:GBQ: 0.82

During the past 12 months, GBK Beteiligungen AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of GBK Beteiligungen AG was 16.20% per year. The lowest was -12.50% per year. And the median was -1.25% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


GBK Beteiligungen AG  (HAM:GBQ) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


GBK Beteiligungen AG PB Ratio Related Terms


GBK Beteiligungen AG PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GBK Beteiligungen 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.

GBK Beteiligungen AG PB Ratio Chart

GBK Beteiligungen AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.66 0.71 0.55 0.67 0.78

GBK Beteiligungen AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.66 0.71 0.55 0.67 0.78

HAM:GBQ vs BLK, BX, KKR: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, GBK Beteiligungen 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.


GBK Beteiligungen AG PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, GBK Beteiligungen AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GBK Beteiligungen AG's PB Ratio falls into.


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GBK Beteiligungen AG PB Ratio Calculation

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.

GBK Beteiligungen AG's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=6.00/7.331
=0.82

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.82 mean?
GBK Beteiligungen AG (HAM:GBQ) has a PB Ratio of 0.82 as of Sep. 10, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on GBK Beteiligungen AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, GBK Beteiligungen AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, GBK Beteiligungen AG ranks #439 out of 1582 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is GBK Beteiligungen AG's PB Ratio too high?
GBK Beteiligungen AG's current PB Ratio of 0.82 is near median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.29. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.93. GBK Beteiligungen AG's value of 0.82 is 11.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GBK Beteiligungen AG ranks #439 out of 1582 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GBK Beteiligungen AG has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GBK Beteiligungen AG's PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, GBK Beteiligungen AG ranks #439 out of 1582 companies for PB Ratio. This puts GBK Beteiligungen AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.93. GBK Beteiligungen AG's value of 0.82 is 11.8% below this benchmark. Historically, GBK Beteiligungen AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.93, GBK Beteiligungen 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 Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.93, based on 1,582 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. GBK Beteiligungen AG's current PB Ratio of 0.82 is 11.8% 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 GBK Beteiligungen AG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GBK Beteiligungen AG's current PB Ratio is 0.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GBK Beteiligungen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBK Beteiligungen AG (HAM:GBQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.61, compared to a current price of €6.00 — trading 883.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 11.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.93. GBK Beteiligungen AG's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 9 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 GBK Beteiligungen AG (HAM:GBQ), the current PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Sep. 10, 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 GBK Beteiligungen AG (HAM:GBQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBK Beteiligungen AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.00 is trading 883.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.61. GuruFocus considers GBK Beteiligungen AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:GBQ:

  • PB Ratio: 0.82 (near median its 10-year median of 0.77)
  • GF Value™: €0.61 vs. price of €6.00 (883.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.8% below the Asset Management median (#439 of 1582)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:GBQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GBK Beteiligungen AG Business Description

Other Exchanges GBQ:Germany
Address Guenther-Wagner-Allee 17, Hannover, DEU, 30177
GBK Beteiligungen AG is a investment company. The company provides capital for German companies.
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