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Petards GroupLSE:PEG 41 PB Ratio is 1.04 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates LSE:PEG with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, Petards Group 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), Petards Group's share price is £0.1025. Petards Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.10. Hence, Petards Group's PB Ratio of today is 1.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Petards Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PEG'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.88 Max: 3.25
Current: 1.04
During the past 13 years, Petards Group's highest PB Ratio was 3.25. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.88.
LSE:PEG's PB Ratio is ranked better than 69.82% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs LSE:PEG: 1.04
During the past 12 months, Petards Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Petards Group was 247.30% per year. The lowest was -49.90% per year. And the median was 4.40% 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.
Petards Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Petards Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Petards 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 Security & Protection Services subindustry, Petards 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.
Petards Group PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Petards Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petards 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.
Petards 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.
Petards Group (LSE:PEG) has a PB Ratio of 1.04 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 Petards Group and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, Petards Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 3.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Petards Group ranks #316 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Petards Group's PB Ratio too high?
Petards Group's current PB Ratio of 1.04 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 3.25. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Petards Group's value of 1.04 is 37.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petards Group ranks #316 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Petards Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petards Group's PB Ratio compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Petards Group ranks #316 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Petards Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Petards Group's value of 1.04 is 37.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Petards Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 3.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Petards 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 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. Petards Group's current PB Ratio of 1.04 is 37.3% 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 Petards Group 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. Petards Group's current PB Ratio is 1.04, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petards Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petards Group (LSE:PEG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.10, compared to a current price of £0.10 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.04, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 37.3% below the Business Services industry median of 1.66. Petards Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Petards Group (LSE:PEG), the current PB Ratio is 1.04 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 Petards Group (LSE:PEG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petards Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.10 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.10.
GuruFocus considers Petards Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PEG:
PB Ratio: 1.04 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
GF Value™: £0.10 vs. price of £0.10 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.3% below the Business Services median (#316 of 1047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PEG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petards Group PLC is a security and surveillance systems supplier. The company is engaged in the development, supply, and maintenance of technologies used in security, surveillance, communications, and ruggedized electronic applications. It operates across the Rail, Traffic, Defence, and Communications markets, providing onboard video and sensing systems, automatic number plate recognition and speed enforcement systems, defense-related electronic solutions, and critical communications services. The geographical segments of the company are the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and the Rest of the World, of which the maximum revenue is generated from the United Kingdom.
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