Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Zinc Media GroupLSE:ZIN 36 PB Ratio is 12.50 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 339% above its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates LSE:ZIN with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 920 Media - Diversified companies, Zinc Media Group ranks worse than 96.09% 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 (2026-07-23), Zinc Media Group's share price is £0.575. Zinc Media Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.05. Hence, Zinc Media Group's PB Ratio of today is 12.50.
Warning Sign:
Zinc Media Group PLC stock PB Ratio (=12.5) is close to 5-year high of 13.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zinc Media Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ZIN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 2.85 Max: 80.36
Current: 12.5
During the past 13 years, Zinc Media Group's highest PB Ratio was 80.36. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 2.85.
LSE:ZIN's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 96.09% of 920
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.28
vs LSE:ZIN: 12.50
During the past 12 months, Zinc Media Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -67.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -47.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -34.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Zinc Media Group was 339.30% per year. The lowest was -77.90% per year. And the median was -2.30% 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.
Zinc Media Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Zinc Media Group PB Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Zinc Media 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 Entertainment subindustry, Zinc Media 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.
Zinc Media Group PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Zinc Media Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zinc Media 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.
Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) has a PB Ratio of 12.50 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Zinc Media Group and its competitors. This is 339% above median its historical median of 2.85. Over the past decade, Zinc Media Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 80.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #884 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Zinc Media Group's PB Ratio too high?
Zinc Media Group's current PB Ratio of 12.50 is 339% above median its 10-year median of 2.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 80.36. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. Zinc Media Group's value of 12.50 is 876.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #884 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zinc Media Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zinc Media Group's PB Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #884 out of 920 companies for PB Ratio. This places Zinc Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. Zinc Media Group's value of 12.50 is 876.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Zinc Media Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 80.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Zinc Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.28, based on 920 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. Zinc Media Group's current PB Ratio of 12.50 is 876.6% 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 Zinc Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zinc Media Group's current PB Ratio is 12.50, which is 339% above median its own 10-year median of 2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zinc Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.86, compared to a current price of £0.58 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 12.50, which is 339% above median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 876.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.28. Zinc Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 4 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 Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN), the current PB Ratio is 12.50 as of Jul. 23, 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 Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.58 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.86.
GuruFocus considers Zinc Media Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ZIN:
PB Ratio: 12.50 (339% above median its 10-year median of 2.85)
GF Value™: £0.86 vs. price of £0.58 (33.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 876.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#884 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ZIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zinc Media Group PLC is a multimedia producer of TV programming with publishing and communications content. The segments of the company include Television and Content Production. The activities undertaken by TV segment include the production of television content. The Content Production segment includes brand and corporate film production, radio and podcast production, and publishing. The majority of its revenue is earned from TV production. The Group comprises several businesses that operate in two areas: television production (Tern, Brook Lapping, Red Sauce, Electric Violet, and others) and content production for brands and businesses (The Edge and the Zinc Communicate businesses in Brand Entertainment, Audio, Corporate Film and Publishing).
36GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LSE:ZIN
PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LSE:ZIN has been successfully added to your 
