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Roebuck Food GroupLSE:RFG 39 PB Ratio is 3.77 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 212% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates LSE:RFG with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Retail - Defensive companies, Roebuck Food Group ranks worse than 79.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Roebuck Food Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:RFG'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 1.21 Max: 9.74
Current: 3.77
During the past 13 years, Roebuck Food Group's highest PB Ratio was 9.74. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 1.21.
LSE:RFG's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 79.8% of 307
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs LSE:RFG: 3.77
During the past 12 months, Roebuck Food Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 263.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -28.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -41.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -24.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Roebuck Food Group was 45.80% per year. The lowest was -56.10% per year. And the median was -1.50% per year.
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Roebuck Food Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Roebuck Food 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 Food Distribution subindustry, Roebuck Food 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.
Roebuck Food Group PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Roebuck Food Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Roebuck Food 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.
* 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.
Roebuck Food Group (LSE:RFG) has a PB Ratio of 3.77 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 Roebuck Food Group and its competitors. This is 212% above median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Roebuck Food Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 9.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Roebuck Food Group ranks #245 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Roebuck Food Group's PB Ratio too high?
Roebuck Food Group's current PB Ratio of 3.77 is 212% above median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 9.74. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Roebuck Food Group's value of 3.77 is 123.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Roebuck Food Group ranks #245 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Roebuck Food 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 Roebuck Food Group's PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Roebuck Food Group ranks #245 out of 307 companies for PB Ratio. This places Roebuck Food Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Roebuck Food Group's value of 3.77 is 123.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Roebuck Food Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 9.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Roebuck Food Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.69, based on 307 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. Roebuck Food Group's current PB Ratio of 3.77 is 123.1% 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 Roebuck Food Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Roebuck Food Group's current PB Ratio is 3.77, which is 212% above median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Roebuck Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Roebuck Food Group (LSE:RFG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.09, compared to a current price of £0.26 — trading 188.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.77, which is 212% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 123.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.69. Roebuck Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Roebuck Food Group (LSE:RFG), the current PB Ratio is 3.77 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 Roebuck Food Group (LSE:RFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Roebuck Food Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.26 is trading 188.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.09.
GuruFocus considers Roebuck Food Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RFG:
PB Ratio: 3.77 (212% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
GF Value™: £0.09 vs. price of £0.26 (188.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#245 of 307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Roebuck Food Group PLC is a provider of functional ingredients to food manufacturing and wholesale companies, dairy farming, and other related services to the food industry in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Its segments include Animal Protein; Agri; and Plant Protein & Ingredients. It generates revenue from the Animal Protein segment, it procures supplies of protein products, dairy powders, and plant-based ingredients. Its geographic areas are the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of the world.
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