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Distribution Solutions GroupSTU:LW2 76 PB Ratio is 2.49 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 2.50. GuruFocus rates STU:LW2 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.81. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Distribution Solutions Group ranks worse than 74.36% on this metric.
Distribution Solutions Group Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.46) is close to 1-year high of 2.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Distribution Solutions Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LW2'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 2.5 Max: 4.71
Current: 2.46
During the past 13 years, Distribution Solutions Group's highest PB Ratio was 4.71. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 2.50.
STU:LW2's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 74.36% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.115
vs STU:LW2: 2.46
During the past 12 months, Distribution Solutions Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Distribution Solutions Group was 34.40% per year. The lowest was -23.10% per year. And the median was 6.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Distribution Solutions Group (STU:LW2) 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.
Distribution Solutions Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Distribution Solutions Group PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Distribution Solutions 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.
Distribution Solutions Group PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Distribution Solutions Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Distribution Solutions 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.
* 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.
Distribution Solutions Group (STU:LW2) has a PB Ratio of 2.49 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Distribution Solutions Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.50. Over the past decade, Distribution Solutions Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 4.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #116 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Distribution Solutions Group's PB Ratio too high?
Distribution Solutions Group's current PB Ratio of 2.49 is near median its 10-year median of 2.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 4.71. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.12. Distribution Solutions Group's value of 2.49 is 123.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #116 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Distribution Solutions Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Distribution Solutions Group's PB Ratio compare to GIC and BXC?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #116 out of 156 companies for PB Ratio. This places Distribution Solutions Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.12. Distribution Solutions Group's value of 2.49 is 123.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Distribution Solutions Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 4.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.50 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Distribution Solutions 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.12, based on 156 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. Distribution Solutions Group's current PB Ratio of 2.49 is 123.3% 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 Distribution Solutions Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distribution Solutions Group's current PB Ratio is 2.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distribution Solutions Group stock overvalued right now?
Distribution Solutions Group (STU:LW2) has a current PB Ratio of 2.49. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.81, compared to a current price of €30.20 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.50 and 123.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.12. Distribution Solutions Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 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 Distribution Solutions Group (STU:LW2), the current PB Ratio is 2.49 as of Jul. 24, 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 Distribution Solutions Group (STU:LW2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribution Solutions Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €30.20 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.81.
Key valuation signals for STU:LW2:
PB Ratio: 2.49 (near median its 10-year median of 2.50)
GF Value™: €28.81 vs. price of €30.20 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#116 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Distribution Solutions Group Inc is a specialty distribution company providing value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and industrial technology markets. The company operates through four reportable segments: Lawson, TestEquity, Gexpro Services and Canada Branch Division. Lawson distributes specialty products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional and government MRO marketplace. TestEquity, which generates maximum revenue, distributes test and measurement equipment and solutions, industrial and electronic production supplies and vendor managed inventory programs. Gexpro Services is a supply chain solutions provider. The company generates majority of its revenue from United States.
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