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Angling DirectLSE:ANG 60 PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates LSE:ANG with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,081 Retail - Cyclical companies, Angling Direct ranks better than 70.12% 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 (2026-08-13), Angling Direct's share price is £0.47. Angling Direct's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.56. Hence, Angling Direct's PB Ratio of today is 0.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Angling Direct's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ANG'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.15 Max: 20.27
Current: 0.84
During the past 12 years, Angling Direct's highest PB Ratio was 20.27. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.15.
LSE:ANG's PB Ratio is ranked better than 70.12% of 1081
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.49
vs LSE:ANG: 0.84
During the past 12 months, Angling Direct's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 33.80% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Angling Direct was 295.10% per year. The lowest was 3.40% per year. And the median was 6.90% 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.
Angling Direct PB Ratio Related Terms
Angling Direct PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Angling Direct'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, Angling Direct'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.
Angling Direct PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Angling Direct's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Angling Direct'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.
Angling Direct'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.
Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) has a PB Ratio of 0.84 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Angling Direct and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Angling Direct's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 20.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #323 out of 1081 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Angling Direct's PB Ratio too high?
Angling Direct's current PB Ratio of 0.84 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 20.27. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.49. Angling Direct's value of 0.84 is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #323 out of 1081 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Angling Direct has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Angling Direct's PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #323 out of 1081 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Angling Direct in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.49. Angling Direct's value of 0.84 is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Angling Direct's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 20.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 1.49, Angling Direct 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 1.49, based on 1,081 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. Angling Direct's current PB Ratio of 0.84 is 43.6% 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 Angling Direct and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Angling Direct's current PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Angling Direct stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.53, compared to a current price of £0.47 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 43.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.49. Angling Direct's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Angling Direct (LSE:ANG), the current PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Aug. 13, 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 Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Angling Direct stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.47 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.53.
GuruFocus considers Angling Direct to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ANG:
PB Ratio: 0.84 (27% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: £0.53 vs. price of £0.47 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#323 of 1081)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ANG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Angling Direct PLC principal activity of the Group is the sale of fishing tackle through its websites and stores. The Group's business model is designed to generate growth by providing excellent customer service, advice and ensuring product lines include a market range. Customers range from the casual hobbyist through to very committed anglers. The Group has two operating segments: UK and Europe. The company generates majority of revenue from UK.
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