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Port of TaurangaNZSE:POT +0.46%94 PB Ratio is 2.61 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 3.05. GuruFocus rates NZSE:POT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$7.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 Transportation companies, Port of Tauranga ranks worse than 79.27% 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), Port of Tauranga's share price is NZ$8.75. Port of Tauranga's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$3.35. Hence, Port of Tauranga's PB Ratio of today is 2.61.
Warning Sign:
Port of Tauranga Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.57) is close to 3-year high of 2.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Port of Tauranga's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:POT'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 3.05 Max: 4.72
Current: 2.61
During the past 13 years, Port of Tauranga's highest PB Ratio was 4.72. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 3.05.
NZSE:POT's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 79.27% of 965
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.24
vs NZSE:POT: 2.61
During the past 12 months, Port of Tauranga's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Port of Tauranga was 51.70% per year. The lowest was -16.90% per year. And the median was 7.90% 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.
Port of Tauranga PB Ratio Related Terms
Port of Tauranga PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Port of Tauranga'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Port of Tauranga'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.
Port of Tauranga PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Port of Tauranga's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Port of Tauranga'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.
* 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.
Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) has a PB Ratio of 2.61 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 Port of Tauranga and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 3.05. Over the past decade, Port of Tauranga's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 4.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Port of Tauranga ranks #765 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Port of Tauranga's PB Ratio too high?
Port of Tauranga's current PB Ratio of 2.61 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 4.72. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.24. Port of Tauranga's value of 2.61 is 110.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Port of Tauranga ranks #765 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Port of Tauranga has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Port of Tauranga's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Port of Tauranga ranks #765 out of 965 companies for PB Ratio. This places Port of Tauranga in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.24. Port of Tauranga's value of 2.61 is 110.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Port of Tauranga's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 4.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.05 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Port of Tauranga 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.24, based on 965 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. Port of Tauranga's current PB Ratio of 2.61 is 110.5% 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 Port of Tauranga and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Port of Tauranga's current PB Ratio is 2.61, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Port of Tauranga stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$7.35, compared to a current price of NZ$8.75 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.61, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.05 and 110.5% above the Transportation industry median of 1.24. Port of Tauranga's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT), the current PB Ratio is 2.61 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 Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Port of Tauranga stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$8.75 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$7.35.
GuruFocus considers Port of Tauranga to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:POT:
PB Ratio: 2.61 (14% below median its 10-year median of 3.05)
GF Value™: NZ$7.35 vs. price of NZ$8.75 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.5% above the Transportation median (#765 of 965)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:POT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Port of Tauranga is the largest, fastest-growing, and most efficient port in New Zealand. The company was established in 1985 by the government and remains majority owned by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. The port is connected by road and rail to Auckland, Waikato, and the central North Island. In addition to the port at Tauranga, the firm owns stakes in smaller ports and inland freight hubs closer to Auckland and on the South Island to facilitate trade flows.
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