Sandoz Group AGSDZXF 18 PB Ratio is 4.13 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates SDZXF with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Drug Manufacturers companies, Sandoz Group AG ranks worse than 77.42% 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 (2026-07-02), Sandoz Group AG's share price is $89.55. Sandoz Group AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $21.69. Hence, Sandoz Group AG's PB Ratio of today is 4.13.
Warning Sign:
Sandoz Group AG stock PB Ratio (=4.16) is close to 3-year high of 4.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sandoz Group AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SDZXF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 2.31 Max: 4.16
Current: 4.16
During the past 4 years, Sandoz Group AG's highest PB Ratio was 4.16. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 2.31.
SDZXF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 77.42% of 921
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.91
vs SDZXF: 4.16
During the past 12 months, Sandoz Group AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 4 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sandoz Group AG was -3.00% per year. The lowest was -3.00% per year. And the median was -3.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Sandoz Group AG (OTCPK:SDZXF) 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.
Sandoz Group AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Sandoz Group AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sandoz Group AG'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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Sandoz Group AG'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.
Sandoz Group AG PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Sandoz Group AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sandoz Group AG'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.
Sandoz Group AG'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.
Sandoz Group AG (SDZXF) has a PB Ratio of 4.13 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sandoz Group AG and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 2.31. Over the past decade, Sandoz Group AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 4.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #713 out of 921 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Sandoz Group AG's PB Ratio too high?
Sandoz Group AG's current PB Ratio of 4.13 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 2.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 4.16. The Drug Manufacturers industry median PB Ratio is 1.91. Sandoz Group AG's value of 4.13 is 116.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #713 out of 921 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sandoz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandoz Group AG's PB Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #713 out of 921 companies for PB Ratio. This places Sandoz Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.91. Sandoz Group AG's value of 4.13 is 116.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sandoz Group AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 4.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Sandoz Group AG 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.91, based on 921 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. Sandoz Group AG's current PB Ratio of 4.13 is 116.2% 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 Sandoz Group AG and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sandoz Group AG's current PB Ratio is 4.13, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandoz Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Sandoz Group AG (SDZXF) has a current PB Ratio of 4.13. The current PB Ratio is 4.13, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 116.2% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.91. Sandoz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Sandoz Group AG (SDZXF), the current PB Ratio is 4.13 as of Jul. 02, 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.
Sandoz is one of the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world, generating over $11 billion annually from off-patent drugs. Once part of Novartis, Sandoz spun off and went public in October 2023. Generics, including small molecules and complex injectables, make up roughly 75% of Sandoz's total sales, and the firm has a significant presence in Europe, the United States, and other key international markets. Sandoz generates its remaining sales from biosimilars and is among the leaders in the space. Sandoz launched Europe's first biosimilar, Omnitrope, in 2006, as well as the first US biosimilar, Zarxio, in 2015. It has over 10 launched biosimilars in a number of markets and over 20 assets in its pipeline.
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