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SynecticsLSE:SNX -1.25%75 PB Ratio is 0.77 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates LSE:SNX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,046 Business Services companies, Synectics ranks better than 80.11% 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 (2026-07-20), Synectics's share price is £1.975. Synectics's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £2.57. Hence, Synectics's PB Ratio of today is 0.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synectics's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SNX'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.78 Max: 1.48
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, Synectics's highest PB Ratio was 1.48. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.78.
LSE:SNX's PB Ratio is ranked better than 80.11% of 1046
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.645
vs LSE:SNX: 0.77
During the past 12 months, Synectics's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% 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 1.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Synectics was 55.40% per year. The lowest was -59.20% per year. And the median was 2.80% 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.
Synectics PB Ratio Related Terms
Synectics PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synectics'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, Synectics'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.
Synectics PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Synectics's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synectics'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.
Synectics'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.
Synectics (LSE:SNX) has a PB Ratio of 0.77 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 Synectics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Synectics' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Synectics ranks #208 out of 1046 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Synectics' PB Ratio too high?
Synectics' current PB Ratio of 0.77 is near median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.48. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Synectics' value of 0.77 is 53.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synectics ranks #208 out of 1046 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Synectics has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synectics' PB Ratio compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Synectics ranks #208 out of 1046 companies for PB Ratio. This places Synectics in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Synectics' value of 0.77 is 53.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Synectics' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Synectics 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 1.65, based on 1,046 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. Synectics's current PB Ratio of 0.77 is 53.2% 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 Synectics and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synectics's current PB Ratio is 0.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synectics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synectics (LSE:SNX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.39, compared to a current price of £1.98 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 53.2% below the Business Services industry median of 1.65. Synectics' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Synectics (LSE:SNX), the current PB Ratio is 0.77 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 Synectics (LSE:SNX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synectics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.98 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.39.
GuruFocus considers Synectics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SNX:
PB Ratio: 0.77 (near median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: £2.39 vs. price of £1.98 (17.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.2% below the Business Services median (#208 of 1046)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SNX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synectics PLC is a UK-based company, which operates in the security and surveillance systems. It business of the group is operated through Synectic Systems which develops and delivers its proprietary, technology-led solutions to specialist markets globally including oil & gas, gaming, transport, critical infrastructure, and public space through local systems integrators and channel partners; and Ocular segment which delivers integrated solutions, service, and support directly to end-users in the UK and Ireland principally within public space, transport, and national infrastructure utilising a combination of proprietary technology and third-party products.
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