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Metals ExplorationLSE:MTL -0.72%52 PB Ratio is 2.14 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates LSE:MTL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,355 Metals & Mining companies, Metals Exploration ranks worse than 50.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metals Exploration's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MTL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 1.25 Max: 4.83
Current: 2.14
During the past 13 years, Metals Exploration's highest PB Ratio was 4.83. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 1.25.
LSE:MTL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 50.4% of 2355
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs LSE:MTL: 2.14
During the past 12 months, Metals Exploration's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 109.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Metals Exploration was 172.90% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 0.15% 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.
Metals Exploration PB Ratio Related Terms
Metals Exploration PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metals Exploration'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 Gold subindustry, Metals Exploration'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.
Metals Exploration PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metals Exploration's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metals Exploration'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.
* 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.
Metals Exploration (LSE:MTL) has a PB Ratio of 2.14 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Metals Exploration and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Metals Exploration's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 4.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #1187 out of 2355 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Metals Exploration's PB Ratio too high?
Metals Exploration's current PB Ratio of 2.14 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 4.83. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.12. Metals Exploration's value of 2.14 is 0.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #1187 out of 2355 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metals Exploration has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metals Exploration's PB Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #1187 out of 2355 companies for PB Ratio. This places Metals Exploration in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.12. Metals Exploration's value of 2.14 is 0.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Metals Exploration's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 4.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Metals Exploration 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.12, based on 2,355 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. Metals Exploration's current PB Ratio of 2.14 is 0.9% 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 Metals Exploration and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metals Exploration's current PB Ratio is 2.14, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metals Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration (LSE:MTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.04, compared to a current price of £0.14 — trading 242.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.14, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 0.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.12. Metals Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Metals Exploration (LSE:MTL), the current PB Ratio is 2.14 as of Jul. 20, 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 Metals Exploration (LSE:MTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.14 is trading 242.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.04.
GuruFocus considers Metals Exploration to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MTL:
PB Ratio: 2.14 (71% above median its 10-year median of 1.25)
GF Value™: £0.04 vs. price of £0.14 (242.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#1187 of 2355)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metals Exploration PLC is a natural resource exploration and development company. The company identifies, acquires, and develops mining and processing projects, mining companies, and businesses with a focus on base and precious metals mining opportunities. The main asset of the company is the Runruno gold-molybdenum project in Northern Philippines. The company operates in geographic areas of the UK, Philippines, and Singapore.
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