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LS telcom AGLTELF 71 PB Ratio is 4.09 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates LTELF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.68. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 337 Telecommunication Services companies, LS telcom AG ranks better than 50.45% 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 (2026-07-14), LS telcom AG's share price is $10.9735. LS telcom AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.68. Hence, LS telcom AG's PB Ratio of today is 4.09.
Warning Sign:
LS telcom AG stock PB Ratio (=1.79) is close to 1-year high of 1.8.
The historical rank and industry rank for LS telcom AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTELF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 1.76 Max: 3.11
Current: 1.79
During the past 13 years, LS telcom AG's highest PB Ratio was 3.11. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.76.
LTELF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 50.45% of 337
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.83
vs LTELF: 1.79
During the past 12 months, LS telcom AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of LS telcom AG was 15.70% per year. The lowest was -7.40% per year. And the median was 0.30% 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.
LS telcom AG PB Ratio Related Terms
LS telcom AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LS telcom AG'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 Telecom Services subindustry, LS telcom AG'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.
LS telcom AG PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, LS telcom AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LS telcom AG'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.
LS telcom AG'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.
LS telcom AG (LTELF) has a PB Ratio of 4.09 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on LS telcom AG and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 1.76. Over the past decade, LS telcom AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #167 out of 337 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is LS telcom AG's PB Ratio too high?
LS telcom AG's current PB Ratio of 4.09 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 1.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 3.11. The Telecommunication Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.83. LS telcom AG's value of 4.09 is 123.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #167 out of 337 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LS telcom AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LS telcom AG's PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #167 out of 337 companies for PB Ratio. This puts LS telcom AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.83. LS telcom AG's value of 4.09 is 123.5% above this benchmark. Historically, LS telcom AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 1.83, LS telcom AG 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.83, based on 337 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. LS telcom AG's current PB Ratio of 4.09 is 123.5% 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 LS telcom AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LS telcom AG's current PB Ratio is 4.09, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LS telcom AG stock overvalued right now?
LS telcom AG (LTELF) has a current PB Ratio of 4.09. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.68, compared to a current price of $10.97 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.09, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 123.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.83. LS telcom AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 LS telcom AG (LTELF), the current PB Ratio is 4.09 as of Jul. 14, 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 LS telcom AG (LTELF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LS telcom AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.97 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.68.
Key valuation signals for LTELF:
PB Ratio: 4.09 (132% above median its 10-year median of 1.76)
GF Value™: $9.68 vs. price of $10.97 (13.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#167 of 337)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTELF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LS telcom AG is engaged in the development, implementation, distribution, and installation of hardware and software solutions in the field of wireless and wired telecommunications, in particular radio network planning, frequency management, and other system solutions, as well as consulting and training, particularly for radio network operators, media companies, and regulatory authorities. The group's reportable segments are: Hardware-Related Systems, Services, and Software Systems. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Software Systems segment, which includes integrating products from different areas into a comprehensive system solution, maintenance, and software-based radio network planning products.
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