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Grupo Palacio de Hierro SAB de CV stock PB Ratio (=0.55) is close to 10-year low of 0.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GPH1'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.84 Max: 1.37
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's highest PB Ratio was 1.37. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.84.
MEX:GPH1's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 1.455
vs MEX:GPH1: 0.55
During the past 12 months, Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV was 10.80% per year. The lowest was -0.40% per year. And the median was 5.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV (MEX:GPH1) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV PB Ratio Related Terms
Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Department Stores subindustry, Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV'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.
Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's PB Ratio falls into.
Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV (MEX:GPH1) has a PB Ratio of 0.55 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.37.
Is Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's PB Ratio too high?
Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's current PB Ratio of 0.55 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's value of 0.55 is 62.2% below this industry median. Overall, Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's PB Ratio compare to DDS and M?
Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's PB Ratio of 0.55 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's value of 0.55 is 62.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.46, based on 1,080 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. Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's current PB Ratio of 0.55 is 62.2% 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 Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's current PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV (MEX:GPH1) has a current PB Ratio of 0.55. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN64.42, compared to a current price of MXN42.00 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 62.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.46. Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 3 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 Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV (MEX:GPH1), the current PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Jul. 22, 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 Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV (MEX:GPH1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN42.00 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN64.42.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GPH1:
PB Ratio: 0.55 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: MXN64.42 vs. price of MXN42.00 (34.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GPH1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Palacio de HierroB de CV Business Description
Grupo Palacio de Hierro SAB de CV is a Mexico-based holding company primarily engaged in the retail sector. The company's main revenue generating activities are the operation of a network of department stores, outlets, home furnishing and accessories stores, Boutiques Palacio, boutiques, independent restaurants, bistros, restaurant-stores, travel agencies and beauty clinics as well as restaurants and travel agencies integrated into some of the stores. The company is also involved in the real estate, through the management and operation of shopping centers located in Coyoacan, Polanco, Puebla, and Monterrey. In addition, it offers sales financing services and consumer credits to its clients.
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