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Pepkor HoldingsPPKRF 83 PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates PPKRF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.69. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,082 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pepkor Holdings ranks better than 58.13% 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 (2026-07-25), Pepkor Holdings's share price is $1.30. Pepkor Holdings's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.06. Hence, Pepkor Holdings's PB Ratio of today is 1.23.
Good Sign:
Pepkor Holdings Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.17) is close to 2-year low of 1.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pepkor Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PPKRF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 1.22 Max: 1.87
Current: 1.17
During the past 11 years, Pepkor Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 1.87. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.22.
PPKRF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 58.13% of 1082
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.445
vs PPKRF: 1.17
During the past 12 months, Pepkor Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Pepkor Holdings was 3.20% per year. The lowest was -1.70% per year. And the median was 0.25% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Pepkor Holdings (OTCPK:PPKRF) 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.
Pepkor Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Pepkor Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pepkor Holdings'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 Department Stores subindustry, Pepkor Holdings'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.
Pepkor Holdings PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pepkor Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pepkor Holdings'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.
Pepkor Holdings'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.
Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF) has a PB Ratio of 1.23 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Pepkor Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Pepkor Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepkor Holdings ranks #453 out of 1082 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Pepkor Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Pepkor Holdings' current PB Ratio of 1.23 is near median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.87. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.45. Pepkor Holdings' value of 1.23 is 14.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepkor Holdings ranks #453 out of 1082 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pepkor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepkor Holdings' PB Ratio compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pepkor Holdings ranks #453 out of 1082 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Pepkor Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.45. Pepkor Holdings' value of 1.23 is 14.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Pepkor Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Pepkor Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.45, based on 1,082 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. Pepkor Holdings's current PB Ratio of 1.23 is 14.9% 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 Pepkor Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepkor Holdings's current PB Ratio is 1.23, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepkor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF) has a current PB Ratio of 1.23. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.69, compared to a current price of $1.30 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.23, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 14.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.45. Pepkor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF), the current PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jul. 25, 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 Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepkor Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.30 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.69.
Key valuation signals for PPKRF:
PB Ratio: 1.23 (near median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: $1.69 vs. price of $1.30 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#453 of 1082)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPKRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pepkor Holdings Ltd is a South African retail investment company specializing in discount and value consumer goods. The company operates across three segments: i) Clothing and general merchandise: This segment includes all clothing, footwear and homeware (CFH) retail brands. ii) Furniture, appliances and electronics: This segment includes the Pepkor Lifestyle retail business. iii) FinTech: This segment provides Financial services including Lending, Insurance, etc. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Clothing and general merchandise segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from South Africa.
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