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RGC ResourcesRGCO +0.80%70 PB Ratio is 1.85 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates RGCO with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Utilities - Regulated companies, RGC Resources ranks worse than 64.6% 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 (2026-09-05), RGC Resources's share price is $21.87. RGC Resources's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.79. Hence, RGC Resources's PB Ratio of today is 1.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for RGC Resources's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RGCO'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.53 Med: 2.1 Max: 3.6
Current: 1.86
During the past 13 years, RGC Resources's highest PB Ratio was 3.60. The lowest was 1.53. And the median was 2.10.
RGCO's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 64.6% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs RGCO: 1.86
During the past 12 months, RGC Resources's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of RGC Resources was 10.20% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 3.00% 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.
RGC Resources PB Ratio Related Terms
RGC Resources PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RGC Resources'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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, RGC Resources'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.
RGC Resources PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, RGC Resources's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RGC Resources'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.
RGC Resources'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.
RGC Resources (RGCO) has a PB Ratio of 1.85 as of Sep. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on RGC Resources and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.10. Over the past decade, RGC Resources' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.53 to 3.60. According to the industry distribution chart, RGC Resources ranks #323 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is RGC Resources' PB Ratio too high?
RGC Resources' current PB Ratio of 1.85 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 3.60. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. RGC Resources' value of 1.85 is 26.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RGC Resources ranks #323 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RGC Resources has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RGC Resources' PB Ratio compare to OPAL and ATO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, RGC Resources ranks #323 out of 500 companies for PB Ratio. This places RGC Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. RGC Resources' value of 1.85 is 26.7% above this benchmark. Historically, RGC Resources' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.53 to 3.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.10 vs. the industry median of 1.46, RGC Resources 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.46, based on 500 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. RGC Resources's current PB Ratio of 1.85 is 26.7% 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 RGC Resources and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RGC Resources's current PB Ratio is 1.85, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RGC Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RGC Resources (RGCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.89, compared to a current price of $21.87 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.85, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.10 and 26.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.46. RGC Resources' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 RGC Resources (RGCO), the current PB Ratio is 1.85 as of Sep. 05, 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 RGC Resources (RGCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RGC Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.87 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.89.
GuruFocus considers RGC Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RGCO:
PB Ratio: 1.85 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.10)
GF Value™: $24.89 vs. price of $21.87 (12.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#323 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RGCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RGC Resources Inc is involved in the business of distribution and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers within its service territory in Roanoke, Virginia, and its surrounding localities. The company also provides certain non-regulated services. The company relies on multiple interstate pipelines to transport natural gas. The company operates in three segments: Gas Utility, which is the key revenue generator; Investment in Affiliates this segment reflects the income generated through the activities of the Company's investment in MVP and Southgate projects and Parent & Other including the unregulated activities of the Company as well as certain corporate eliminations.
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