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Primeserv GroupJSE:PMV 84 PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMV with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,046 Business Services companies, Primeserv Group ranks better than 74% 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 (2026-07-20), Primeserv Group's share price is R2.94. Primeserv Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R3.16. Hence, Primeserv Group's PB Ratio of today is 0.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Primeserv Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PMV'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.49 Max: 1.1
Current: 0.93
During the past 13 years, Primeserv Group's highest PB Ratio was 1.10. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.49.
JSE:PMV's PB Ratio is ranked better than 74% of 1046
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.645
vs JSE:PMV: 0.93
During the past 12 months, Primeserv Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Primeserv Group was 19.80% per year. The lowest was -19.00% per year. And the median was 11.95% 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.
Primeserv Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Primeserv Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Primeserv 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Primeserv 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.
Primeserv Group PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Primeserv Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Primeserv 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.
Primeserv 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.
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) has a PB Ratio of 0.93 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Primeserv Group and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Primeserv Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #272 out of 1046 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Primeserv Group's PB Ratio too high?
Primeserv Group's current PB Ratio of 0.93 is 90% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.10. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Primeserv Group's value of 0.93 is 43.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #272 out of 1046 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Primeserv Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primeserv Group's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #272 out of 1046 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Primeserv Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Primeserv Group's value of 0.93 is 43.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Primeserv Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Primeserv 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.65, based on 1,046 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. Primeserv Group's current PB Ratio of 0.93 is 43.5% 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 Primeserv Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primeserv Group's current PB Ratio is 0.93, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primeserv Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.19, compared to a current price of R2.94 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.93, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 43.5% below the Business Services industry median of 1.65. Primeserv Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV), the current PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Jul. 20, 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R2.94 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.19.
GuruFocus considers Primeserv Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMV:
PB Ratio: 0.93 (90% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: R2.19 vs. price of R2.94 (34.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.5% below the Business Services median (#272 of 1046)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PMV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Primeserv Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on business support services delivering specialized human capital management services and solutions. Its operating segment includes Integrated Business Support Services and Shared Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated Business Support Services segment. It serves various industries such as Agriculture, Automotive, Banking, Construction, Design and Draughting, Transportation, Engineering, Financial and Insurance, Food Production, Government Services, Harbours and Railways, Hospital, Nursing, Medical, Logistics and Distribution Centres, Mechanical, Mining, Paper and Pulp, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Retail and Wholesale, Tourism, Telecoms, Warehousing, Waste Management.
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