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IG Design GroupLSE:IGR -1.81%39 PB Ratio is 0.77 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates LSE:IGR with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,076 Retail - Cyclical companies, IG Design Group ranks better than 72.86% 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 (2026-07-15), IG Design Group's share price is £0.815. IG Design Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.05. Hence, IG Design Group's PB Ratio of today is 0.77.
Warning Sign:
IG Design Group PLC stock PB Ratio (=0.77) is close to 3-year high of 0.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for IG Design Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:IGR'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 1.56 Max: 4.04
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, IG Design Group's highest PB Ratio was 4.04. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 1.56.
LSE:IGR's PB Ratio is ranked better than 72.86% of 1076
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.455
vs LSE:IGR: 0.77
During the past 12 months, IG Design Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -50.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -27.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -15.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of IG Design Group was 75.70% per year. The lowest was -27.20% per year. And the median was 13.90% 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.
IG Design Group PB Ratio Related Terms
IG Design Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IG Design 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, IG Design 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.
IG Design Group PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, IG Design Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IG Design 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.
IG Design 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.
IG Design Group (LSE:IGR) has a PB Ratio of 0.77 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on IG Design Group and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, IG Design Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 4.04. According to the industry distribution chart, IG Design Group ranks #292 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is IG Design Group's PB Ratio too high?
IG Design Group's current PB Ratio of 0.77 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 4.04. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. IG Design Group's value of 0.77 is 47.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IG Design Group ranks #292 out of 1076 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IG Design Group has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IG Design Group's PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, IG Design Group ranks #292 out of 1076 companies for PB Ratio. This puts IG Design Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. IG Design Group's value of 0.77 is 47.1% below this benchmark. Historically, IG Design Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 4.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 1.46, IG Design 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.46, based on 1,076 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. IG Design Group's current PB Ratio of 0.77 is 47.1% 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 IG Design Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IG Design Group's current PB Ratio is 0.77, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IG Design Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IG Design Group (LSE:IGR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.39, compared to a current price of £0.82 — trading 109% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.77, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 47.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.46. IG Design Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 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 IG Design Group (LSE:IGR), the current PB Ratio is 0.77 as of Jul. 15, 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 IG Design Group (LSE:IGR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IG Design Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.82 is trading 109% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.39.
GuruFocus considers IG Design Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:IGR:
PB Ratio: 0.77 (51% below median its 10-year median of 1.56)
GF Value™: £0.39 vs. price of £0.82 (109% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#292 of 1076)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:IGR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IG Design Group PLC is a UK-based company that operates in a single segment of design, manufacture, and distribution of Celebrations, Craft and creative play, Stationery, Gifting, and 'Not-for-resale' consumable products. Its Celebrations products are greetings cards, gift wrap, Christmas crackers, gift bags, and partyware. Gifting items include food and non-food gifts, photo Frames and Albums, and Calendars. Its Craft product ranges include Ribbons and Trim, Sewing Patterns, Buttons, Needlecrafts, and Kids Craft lines. The not-For-resale category includes Paper Twist Handle Bags and Polaris. It operates in two geographical segments: DG Americas, which includes overseas operations; and DG International, which consists of the UK and associated Asian operations, Europe, and Australia.
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