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Colefax GroupLSE:CFX +2.42%84 PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates LSE:CFX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Colefax Group ranks worse than 65.17% 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 (2026-08-03), Colefax Group's share price is £14.80. Colefax Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £7.29. Hence, Colefax Group's PB Ratio of today is 2.03.
Warning Sign:
Colefax Group PLC stock PB Ratio (=2.03) is close to 10-year high of 2.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colefax Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CFX'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.69 Max: 2.22
Current: 2.03
During the past 13 years, Colefax Group's highest PB Ratio was 2.22. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.69.
LSE:CFX's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 65.17% of 422
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs LSE:CFX: 2.03
During the past 12 months, Colefax Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Colefax Group was 67.50% per year. The lowest was -7.50% per year. And the median was 9.60% 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.
Colefax Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Colefax Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colefax 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Colefax 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.
Colefax Group PB Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Colefax Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colefax 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.
Colefax 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.
Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) has a PB Ratio of 2.03 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Colefax Group and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, Colefax Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Colefax Group ranks #275 out of 422 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Colefax Group's PB Ratio too high?
Colefax Group's current PB Ratio of 2.03 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 2.22. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Colefax Group's value of 2.03 is 52.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colefax Group ranks #275 out of 422 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Colefax 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 Colefax Group's PB Ratio compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Colefax Group ranks #275 out of 422 companies for PB Ratio. This places Colefax Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Colefax Group's value of 2.03 is 52.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Colefax Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Colefax Group 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median PB Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.33, based on 422 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. Colefax Group's current PB Ratio of 2.03 is 52.6% 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 Colefax Group and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colefax Group's current PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colefax Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.76, compared to a current price of £14.80 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 52.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.33. Colefax 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 Colefax Group (LSE:CFX), the current PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Aug. 03, 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 Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colefax Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £14.80 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £10.76.
GuruFocus considers Colefax Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CFX:
PB Ratio: 2.03 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: £10.76 vs. price of £14.80 (37.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#275 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CFX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colefax Group PLC is an international designer and distributor of furnishing fabrics and wallpapers and an international decorating company. The company also sells antiques, interior and architectural design, project management, decorating, and furnishing for private and commercial clients. Its operating segments include the Product division and the Decorating division. It generates maximum revenue from the Product Division segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the United States and has a presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Rest of the World.
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