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DSW CapitalLSE:DSW -1.16%75 PB Ratio is 1.06 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSW with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.35 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, DSW Capital ranks better than 69.82% 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 (2026-07-17), DSW Capital's share price is £0.425. DSW Capital's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.40. Hence, DSW Capital's PB Ratio of today is 1.06.
Good Sign:
DSW Capital PLC stock PB Ratio (=1.08) is close to 5-year low of 1.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSW Capital's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:DSW'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 1.71 Max: 12.28
Current: 1.04
During the past 7 years, DSW Capital's highest PB Ratio was 12.28. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.71.
LSE:DSW's PB Ratio is ranked better than 69.82% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs LSE:DSW: 1.04
During the past 12 months, DSW Capital's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 33.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 44.60% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of DSW Capital was 79.70% per year. The lowest was 2.40% per year. And the median was 63.00% 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.
DSW Capital PB Ratio Related Terms
DSW Capital PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSW Capital'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 Business Services subindustry, DSW Capital'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.
DSW Capital PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DSW Capital's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSW Capital'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.
DSW Capital'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.
DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) has a PB Ratio of 1.06 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on DSW Capital and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, DSW Capital's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 12.28. According to the industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #316 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is DSW Capital's PB Ratio too high?
DSW Capital's current PB Ratio of 1.06 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 12.28. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. DSW Capital's value of 1.06 is 36.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #316 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DSW Capital has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSW Capital's PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #316 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This puts DSW Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. DSW Capital's value of 1.06 is 36.1% below this benchmark. Historically, DSW Capital's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 12.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 1.66, DSW Capital 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 1.66, based on 1,047 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. DSW Capital's current PB Ratio of 1.06 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 DSW Capital and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSW Capital's current PB Ratio is 1.06, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSW Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.35, compared to a current price of £0.43 — trading 68.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.06, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 36.1% below the Business Services industry median of 1.66. DSW Capital's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW), the current PB Ratio is 1.06 as of Jul. 17, 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.43 is trading 68.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.35.
GuruFocus considers DSW Capital to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DSW:
PB Ratio: 1.06 (38% below median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: £1.35 vs. price of £0.43 (68.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.1% below the Business Services median (#316 of 1047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DSW Capital PLC is a challenger mid-market professional services business. It operates a licensing model and licenses the DSW and associated brand names in return for a royalty based on a percentage of fee income. The DSW network employs eighty two fee earners across England and Scotland. It recruits skilled professionals, in focused niches of expertise to run its own business and provide services to mid-market corporates, owner-managers, private equity firms, and high net-worth individuals. The Company recognizes revenue from two sources: license fee income and profit share income.
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