Barings Participation InvestorsMPV -0.27%68 PB Ratio is 1.07 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates MPV with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,600 Asset Management companies, Barings Participation Investors ranks worse than 66.94% on this metric.
Barings Participation Investors stock PB Ratio (=1.08) is close to 2-year low of 1.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barings Participation Investors's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MPV'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 1.04 Max: 1.34
Current: 1.07
During the past 9 years, Barings Participation Investors's highest PB Ratio was 1.34. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.04.
MPV's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 66.94% of 1600
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs MPV: 1.07
During the past 12 months, Barings Participation Investors's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Barings Participation Investors was 4.90% per year. The lowest was -0.80% per year. And the median was 1.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Barings Participation Investors (NYSE:MPV) 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.
Barings Participation Investors PB Ratio Related Terms
Barings Participation Investors 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 Asset Management subindustry, Barings Participation Investors'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.
Barings Participation Investors PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings Participation Investors's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barings Participation Investors's PB Ratio falls into.
Barings Participation Investors 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.
Barings Participation Investors (MPV) has a PB Ratio of 1.07 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Barings Participation Investors and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Barings Participation Investors' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Barings Participation Investors ranks #1071 out of 1600 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Barings Participation Investors' PB Ratio too high?
Barings Participation Investors' current PB Ratio of 1.07 is near median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 1.34. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Barings Participation Investors' value of 1.07 is 11.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barings Participation Investors ranks #1071 out of 1600 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barings Participation Investors has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings Participation Investors' PB Ratio compare to EHI and EDF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings Participation Investors ranks #1071 out of 1600 companies for PB Ratio. This places Barings Participation Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Barings Participation Investors' value of 1.07 is 11.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Barings Participation Investors' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Barings Participation Investors 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 an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.96, based on 1,600 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. Barings Participation Investors's current PB Ratio of 1.07 is 11.5% 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 Barings Participation Investors and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barings Participation Investors's current PB Ratio is 1.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barings Participation Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings Participation Investors (MPV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.47, compared to a current price of $16.33 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 11.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.96. Barings Participation Investors' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Barings Participation Investors (MPV), the current PB Ratio is 1.07 as of Jul. 02, 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 Barings Participation Investors (MPV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings Participation Investors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.33 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.47.
GuruFocus considers Barings Participation Investors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPV:
PB Ratio: 1.07 (near median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: $14.47 vs. price of $16.33 (12.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.5% above the Asset Management median (#1071 of 1600)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MPV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barings Participation Investors Business Description
Barings Participation Investors is a diversified closed-ended management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to maintain a portfolio of securities providing a current yield and an opportunity for capital gains. Its principal investments are privately placed, below-investment grade, long-term debt obligations including bank loans and mezzanine debt instruments. The company invests in various sectors such as aerospace and defense; automotive; building materials; consumer products and others.
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