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WasteCo GroupNZSE:WCO PB Ratio is 2.67 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 1.31. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Waste Management companies, WasteCo Group ranks worse than 71.49% 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 (2026-08-15), WasteCo Group's share price is NZ$0.008. WasteCo Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$0.00. Hence, WasteCo Group's PB Ratio of today is 2.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for WasteCo Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:WCO'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 1.31 Max: 5.71
Current: 2.67
During the past 13 years, WasteCo Group's highest PB Ratio was 5.71. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 1.31.
NZSE:WCO's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 71.49% of 228
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.55
vs NZSE:WCO: 2.67
During the past 12 months, WasteCo Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -78.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -40.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of WasteCo Group was 271.40% per year. The lowest was -40.20% per year. And the median was 38.05% 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.
WasteCo Group PB Ratio Related Terms
WasteCo Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WasteCo Group'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 Waste Management subindustry, WasteCo Group'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.
WasteCo Group PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, WasteCo Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WasteCo Group'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.
WasteCo Group'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.
WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) has a PB Ratio of 2.67 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on WasteCo Group and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, WasteCo Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 5.71. According to the industry distribution chart, WasteCo Group ranks #163 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is WasteCo Group's PB Ratio too high?
WasteCo Group's current PB Ratio of 2.67 is 104% above median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 5.71. The Waste Management industry median PB Ratio is 1.55. WasteCo Group's value of 2.67 is 72.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WasteCo Group ranks #163 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does WasteCo Group's PB Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, WasteCo Group ranks #163 out of 228 companies for PB Ratio. This places WasteCo Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.55. WasteCo Group's value of 2.67 is 72.3% above this benchmark. Historically, WasteCo Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 5.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 1.55, WasteCo Group 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 Waste Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.55, based on 228 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. WasteCo Group's current PB Ratio of 2.67 is 72.3% 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 WasteCo Group and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WasteCo Group's current PB Ratio is 2.67, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WasteCo Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.03, compared to a current price of NZ$0.01 — trading 73.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.67, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 72.3% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.55. 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 WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO), the current PB Ratio is 2.67 as of Aug. 15, 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.
WasteCo Group Ltd provides solutions in the collection of waste and recycling, sweeping services, and industrial cleaning services, with waste and recycling generating maximum revenue. The Group is a waste management provider committed to smarter, safer and more sustainable waste solutions. Its services are provided across the residential, commercial and council sectors and include wheelie bins, skip hire, water delivery, septic tank cleaning and hydrovac services.
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