Knife RiverKNF +3.55%77 PB Ratio is 2.95 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.13. GuruFocus rates KNF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Knife River ranks worse than 80.6% 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 (2026-07-11), Knife River's share price is $81.09. Knife River's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $27.48. Hence, Knife River's PB Ratio of today is 2.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knife River's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KNF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13 Med: 3.13 Max: 4.13
Current: 2.95
During the past 6 years, Knife River's highest PB Ratio was 4.13. The lowest was 2.13. And the median was 3.13.
KNF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 80.6% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.15
vs KNF: 2.95
During the past 12 months, Knife River's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.80% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Knife River was 16.80% per year. The lowest was 15.70% per year. And the median was 16.25% 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.
Knife River PB Ratio Related Terms
Knife River PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knife River'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 Building Materials subindustry, Knife River'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.
Knife River PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Knife River's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knife River'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.
Knife River'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.
Knife River (KNF) has a PB Ratio of 2.95 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Knife River and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.13. Over the past decade, Knife River's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.13 to 4.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #320 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is Knife River's PB Ratio too high?
Knife River's current PB Ratio of 2.95 is near median its 10-year median of 3.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 4.13. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.15. Knife River's value of 2.95 is 156.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knife River ranks #320 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Knife River has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knife River's PB Ratio compare to TTAM and EXP?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #320 out of 397 companies for PB Ratio. This places Knife River in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.15. Knife River's value of 2.95 is 156.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Knife River's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.13 to 4.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.13 vs. the industry median of 1.15, Knife River 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 Building Materials company?
The median PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.15, based on 397 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. Knife River's current PB Ratio of 2.95 is 156.5% 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 Knife River and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knife River's current PB Ratio is 2.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knife River stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River (KNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.30, compared to a current price of $81.09 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.13 and 156.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.15. Knife River's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Knife River (KNF), the current PB Ratio is 2.95 as of Jul. 11, 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 Knife River (KNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $81.09 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.30.
GuruFocus considers Knife River to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KNF:
PB Ratio: 2.95 (near median its 10-year median of 3.13)
GF Value™: $86.30 vs. price of $81.09 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 156.5% above the Building Materials median (#320 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knife River Corp is a people-first construction materials and contracting services company. It provides construction materials and contracting services to build safe roads, bridges, airport runways, and other critical infrastructure needs that connect people. The group is a provider of crushed stone, sand, and gravel in the United States. It operates through four reportable segments: West, Mountain, Central, and Energy Services.
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