Helyx Industries SpA (MIL:HLX) PB Ratio: 0.91 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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MIL:HLX Helyx Industries SpA MIL:HLX
63 GF Score
Price €0.70
GF Value €3.47
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Helyx Industries SpA PB Ratio?

Helyx Industries SpA MIL:HLX -1.96% 63 PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates MIL:HLX with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,227 Biotechnology companies, Helyx Industries SpA ranks better than 84.6% 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 (2026-07-18), Helyx Industries SpA's share price is €0.702. Helyx Industries SpA's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.77. Hence, Helyx Industries SpA's PB Ratio of today is 0.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helyx Industries SpA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:HLX' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 1.15   Max: 27.21
Current: 0.91

During the past 8 years, Helyx Industries SpA's highest PB Ratio was 27.21. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.15.

MIL:HLX's PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.6% of 1227 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 2.82 vs MIL:HLX: 0.91

During the past 12 months, Helyx Industries SpA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -20.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 23.00% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Helyx Industries SpA was 100.10% per year. The lowest was 1.60% per year. And the median was 54.50% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Helyx Industries SpA  (MIL:HLX) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Helyx Industries SpA PB Ratio Related Terms


Helyx Industries SpA PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helyx Industries SpA'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.

Helyx Industries SpA PB Ratio Chart

Helyx Industries SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.70 1.38 1.20 0.78 1.04

Helyx Industries SpA Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.20 0.92 0.78 0.84 1.04

MIL:HLX vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Helyx Industries SpA'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.


Helyx Industries SpA PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Helyx Industries SpA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helyx Industries SpA's PB Ratio falls into.


MIL:HLX
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Helyx Industries SpA MIL:HLX
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Helyx Industries SpA 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.

Helyx Industries SpA's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=0.702/0.774
=0.91

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.91 mean?
Helyx Industries SpA (MIL:HLX) has a PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Helyx Industries SpA and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Helyx Industries SpA's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 27.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Helyx Industries SpA ranks #189 out of 1227 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Helyx Industries SpA's PB Ratio too high?
Helyx Industries SpA's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 27.21. The Biotechnology industry median PB Ratio is 2.82. Helyx Industries SpA's value of 0.91 is 67.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helyx Industries SpA ranks #189 out of 1227 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Helyx Industries SpA has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helyx Industries SpA's PB Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Helyx Industries SpA ranks #189 out of 1227 companies for PB Ratio. This places Helyx Industries SpA in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.82. Helyx Industries SpA's value of 0.91 is 67.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Helyx Industries SpA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 27.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 2.82, Helyx Industries SpA 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 Biotechnology company?
The median PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 2.82, based on 1,227 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. Helyx Industries SpA's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is 67.7% 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 Helyx Industries SpA and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helyx Industries SpA's current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helyx Industries SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helyx Industries SpA (MIL:HLX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.47, compared to a current price of €0.70 — trading 79.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 67.7% below the Biotechnology industry median of 2.82. Helyx Industries SpA's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Helyx Industries SpA (MIL:HLX), the current PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 18, 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 Helyx Industries SpA (MIL:HLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helyx Industries SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.70 is trading 79.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.47. GuruFocus considers Helyx Industries SpA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:HLX:

  • PB Ratio: 0.91 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
  • GF Value™: €3.47 vs. price of €0.70 (79.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.7% below the Biotechnology median (#189 of 1227)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:HLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Helyx Industries SpA Business Description

Address Via Aquileia 17, Udine, ITA, 33100
Helyx Industries SpA is a healthcare biotech company focusing on genetics. It is engaged in developing medical diagnostics, theranostics, and therapeutics solutions.
63GF Score

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