Sylvania PlatinumSAPLF +5.94%84 PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates SAPLF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,354 Metals & Mining companies, Sylvania Platinum ranks better than 75.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sylvania Platinum's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAPLF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.86 Max: 2.63
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, Sylvania Platinum's highest PB Ratio was 2.63. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.86.
SAPLF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 75.96% of 2354
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs SAPLF: 1.13
During the past 12 months, Sylvania Platinum's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sylvania Platinum was 74.70% per year. The lowest was -9.80% per year. And the median was 9.45% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Sylvania Platinum (OTCPK:SAPLF) 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.
Sylvania Platinum PB Ratio Related Terms
Sylvania Platinum PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvania Platinum'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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvania Platinum's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) has a PB Ratio of 1.11 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Sylvania Platinum's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #566 out of 2354 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Sylvania Platinum's PB Ratio too high?
Sylvania Platinum's current PB Ratio of 1.11 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 2.63. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.28. Sylvania Platinum's value of 1.11 is 51.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #566 out of 2354 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sylvania Platinum has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvania Platinum's PB Ratio compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #566 out of 2354 companies for PB Ratio. This places Sylvania Platinum in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.28. Sylvania Platinum's value of 1.11 is 51.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sylvania Platinum's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Sylvania Platinum 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.28, based on 2,354 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. Sylvania Platinum's current PB Ratio of 1.11 is 51.3% 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 Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sylvania Platinum's current PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvania Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.88, compared to a current price of $1.16 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 51.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.28. Sylvania Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF), the current PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jul. 03, 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.16 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.88.
GuruFocus considers Sylvania Platinum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAPLF:
PB Ratio: 1.11 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: $1.88 vs. price of $1.16 (38.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.3% below the Metals & Mining median (#566 of 2354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvania Platinum Ltd is a South Africa-based company producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The company's core business is the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings material. Its operating segments include Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), Exploration Projects, Joint Venture, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from South Africa. It also holds prospecting and mining rights for several PGM projects on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
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