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WPP ScangroupNAI:SCAN +9.18%56 PB Ratio is 0.22 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCAN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of KES1.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 920 Media - Diversified companies, WPP Scangroup ranks better than 96.74% 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 (2026-07-24), WPP Scangroup's share price is KES2.14. WPP Scangroup's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES9.60. Hence, WPP Scangroup's PB Ratio of today is 0.22.
Good Sign:
WPP Scangroup Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.22) is close to 1-year low of 0.2.
The historical rank and industry rank for WPP Scangroup's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:SCAN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.39 Max: 1.23
Current: 0.22
During the past 13 years, WPP Scangroup's highest PB Ratio was 1.23. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.39.
NAI:SCAN's PB Ratio is ranked better than 96.74% of 920
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.28
vs NAI:SCAN: 0.22
During the past 12 months, WPP Scangroup's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of WPP Scangroup was 18.00% per year. The lowest was -19.70% per year. And the median was 0.70% 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.
WPP Scangroup PB Ratio Related Terms
WPP Scangroup PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WPP Scangroup'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, WPP Scangroup'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.
WPP Scangroup PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, WPP Scangroup's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WPP Scangroup'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.
WPP Scangroup'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.
WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) has a PB Ratio of 0.22 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on WPP Scangroup and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, WPP Scangroup's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.23. According to the industry distribution chart, WPP Scangroup ranks #30 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is WPP Scangroup's PB Ratio too high?
WPP Scangroup's current PB Ratio of 0.22 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.23. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. WPP Scangroup's value of 0.22 is 82.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WPP Scangroup ranks #30 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WPP Scangroup has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WPP Scangroup's PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, WPP Scangroup ranks #30 out of 920 companies for PB Ratio. This places WPP Scangroup in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. WPP Scangroup's value of 0.22 is 82.8% below this benchmark. Historically, WPP Scangroup's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 1.28, WPP Scangroup 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 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. WPP Scangroup's current PB Ratio of 0.22 is 82.8% 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 WPP Scangroup 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. WPP Scangroup's current PB Ratio is 0.22, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WPP Scangroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.25, compared to a current price of KES2.14 — trading 71.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.22, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 82.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.28. WPP Scangroup's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN), the current PB Ratio is 0.22 as of Jul. 24, 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 WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP Scangroup stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES2.14 is trading 71.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.25.
GuruFocus considers WPP Scangroup to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SCAN:
PB Ratio: 0.22 (44% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: KES1.25 vs. price of KES2.14 (71.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#30 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SCAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WPP Scangroup Ltd is a company based in Kenya which is engaged in the provision of marketing communication services. The principal activity of the company includes the provision of integrated marketing communication services, which consolidates six disciplines including advertising, branding, consulting, media investment management, advertising research, public relations, digital advertising and specialty communications. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Kenya.
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