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Lewis GroupJSE:LEW +0.42%93 PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates JSE:LEW with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,076 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 66.26% 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 (2026-07-15), Lewis Group's share price is R98.41. Lewis Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R106.21. Hence, Lewis Group's PB Ratio of today is 0.93.
Warning Sign:
Lewis Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.93) is close to 10-year high of 0.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lewis Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:LEW'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.56 Max: 0.97
Current: 0.92
During the past 13 years, Lewis Group's highest PB Ratio was 0.97. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.56.
JSE:LEW's PB Ratio is ranked better than 66.26% of 1076
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.455
vs JSE:LEW: 0.92
During the past 12 months, Lewis Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% 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 6.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Lewis Group was 28.40% per year. The lowest was -0.40% per year. And the median was 9.50% 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.
Lewis Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Lewis Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis 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.
Lewis Group PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis 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.
Lewis 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.
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a PB Ratio of 0.93 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #363 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Lewis Group's PB Ratio too high?
Lewis Group's current PB Ratio of 0.93 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Lewis Group's value of 0.93 is 36.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #363 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #363 out of 1076 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Lewis Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Lewis Group's value of 0.93 is 36.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Lewis Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.46, based on 1,076 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. Lewis Group's current PB Ratio of 0.93 is 36.1% 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current PB Ratio is 0.93, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.07, compared to a current price of R98.41 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.93, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 36.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.46. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Jul. 15, 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R98.41 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.07.
GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:
PB Ratio: 0.93 (66% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: R84.07 vs. price of R98.41 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#363 of 1076)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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