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Palace CapitalLSE:PCA +0.55%60 PB Ratio is 0.87 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates LSE:PCA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 REITs companies, Palace Capital ranks worse than 52.55% 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), Palace Capital's share price is £1.83. Palace Capital's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.10. Hence, Palace Capital's PB Ratio of today is 0.87.
Warning Sign:
Palace Capital PLC stock PB Ratio (=0.87) is close to 10-year high of 0.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palace Capital's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PCA'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 0.77 Max: 0.95
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, Palace Capital's highest PB Ratio was 0.95. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.77.
LSE:PCA's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 52.55% of 923
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.86
vs LSE:PCA: 0.87
During the past 12 months, Palace Capital's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Palace Capital was 120.60% per year. The lowest was -117.70% per year. And the median was -1.70% 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.
Palace Capital PB Ratio Related Terms
Palace Capital PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palace 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 REIT - Diversified subindustry, Palace 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.
Palace Capital PB Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Palace Capital's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palace 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.
Palace 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.
Palace Capital (LSE:PCA) has a PB Ratio of 0.87 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 Palace Capital and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Palace Capital's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Palace Capital ranks #485 out of 923 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Palace Capital's PB Ratio too high?
Palace Capital's current PB Ratio of 0.87 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 0.95. The REITs industry median PB Ratio is 0.86. Palace Capital's value of 0.87 is 1.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palace Capital ranks #485 out of 923 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Palace Capital has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palace Capital's PB Ratio compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Palace Capital ranks #485 out of 923 companies for PB Ratio. This places Palace Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.86. Palace Capital's value of 0.87 is 1.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Palace Capital's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.86, Palace Capital 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 REITs company?
The median PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.86, based on 923 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. Palace Capital's current PB Ratio of 0.87 is 1.2% 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 Palace Capital and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palace Capital's current PB Ratio is 0.87, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palace Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palace Capital (LSE:PCA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.46, compared to a current price of £1.83 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.87, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 1.2% above the REITs industry median of 0.86. Palace Capital's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Palace Capital (LSE:PCA), the current PB Ratio is 0.87 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 Palace Capital (LSE:PCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palace Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.83 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.46.
GuruFocus considers Palace Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PCA:
PB Ratio: 0.87 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: £1.46 vs. price of £1.83 (25.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% above the REITs median (#485 of 923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palace Capital PLC is a property investment company. The Company's principal activity is to invest in commercial real estate in the UK. Its portfolio includes investment properties throughout England, predominantly regional investments outside London, and a diverse portfolio of commercial buildings. The company generates revenue in the form of property income and represents the value of accrued charges under operating leases for rental of the Group's investment properties. Its only reportable segment is an Investment property. The company's properties include Hudson House, York; Fraser House, Staines, Milton Keynes, and Midsummer Boulevard.
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