HYFM (Hydrofarm Holdings Group) PB Ratio: (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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HYFM Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc HYFM
36 GF Score
Price $1.13
GF Value $3.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hydrofarm Holdings Group PB Ratio?

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 (2026-08-20), Hydrofarm Holdings Group's share price is $1.13. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-18.49. Hence, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's PB Ratio of today is .

The historical rank and industry rank for Hydrofarm Holdings Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 8 years, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's highest PB Ratio was 50.94. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.17.

HYFM's PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Median: 1.485
* Ranked among companies with meaningful PB Ratio only.

During the past 12 months, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -144.20% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hydrofarm Holdings Group was 197.00% per year. The lowest was -30.20% per year. And the median was 56.05% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Hydrofarm Holdings Group  (NAS:HYFM) 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.


Hydrofarm Holdings Group PB Ratio Related Terms


Hydrofarm Holdings Group PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hydrofarm Holdings 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.

Hydrofarm Holdings Group PB Ratio Chart

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
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Hydrofarm Holdings Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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HYFM vs HCAI, NMHI, GP: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hydrofarm Holdings 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.


Hydrofarm Holdings Group PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hydrofarm Holdings Group's PB Ratio falls into.


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Hydrofarm Holdings Group 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.

Hydrofarm Holdings Group's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Jun. 2026)
=1.13/-18.488
=

* 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.

Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.13 is trading 67.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.45. GuruFocus considers Hydrofarm Holdings Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HYFM:

  • PB Ratio:
  • GF Value™: $3.45 vs. price of $1.13 (67.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Hydrofarm Holdings Group Business Description

Address 1510 Main Street, Shoemakersville, PA, USA, 19555
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc is an independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including grow lights, climate control solutions, grow media, nutrients, and other products. Hydroponics involves growing plants in soilless media, often using artificial lighting in controlled indoor or greenhouse environments. Its products are used to cultivate cannabis, flowers, fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, enabling control over key factors such as temperature, humidity, light, nutrients, and pH. Its product portfolio spans lighting, grow media (i.e., premium soils and soil alternatives), nutrients, equipment, and supplies. The United States generates maximum revenue.
36GF Score

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$1.13
Price
$3.45
GF Value