HSII's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 1.62
vs HSII: 2.41
During the past 12 months, Heidrick & Struggles International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Heidrick & Struggles International was 65.10% per year. The lowest was -22.60% per year. And the median was 3.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Heidrick & Struggles International (NAS:HSII) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Heidrick & Struggles International PB Ratio Related Terms
Heidrick & Struggles International PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International's PB Ratio falls into.
Heidrick & Struggles International 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.
* 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a PB Ratio of 2.41 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Heidrick & Struggles International's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 3.52.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's PB Ratio too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current PB Ratio of 2.41 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 3.52. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 2.41 is 48.8% above this industry median. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's PB Ratio compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's PB Ratio of 2.41 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 2.41 is 48.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Heidrick & Struggles International's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 3.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Heidrick & Struggles International 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.62, based on 1,049 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current PB Ratio of 2.41 is 48.8% 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 Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidrick & Struggles International's current PB Ratio is 2.41, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current PB Ratio of 2.41. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.41, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 48.8% above the Business Services industry median of 1.62. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current PB Ratio is 2.41 as of Jun. 27, 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
PB Ratio: 2.41 (32% above median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.8% above the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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