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The Timken CoSTU:TKH -2.63%81 PB Ratio is 2.78 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates STU:TKH with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €72.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,977 Industrial Products companies, The Timken Co ranks worse than 60.26% 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 (2026-08-07), The Timken Co's share price is €111.00. The Timken Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €39.96. Hence, The Timken Co's PB Ratio of today is 2.78.
Warning Sign:
The Timken Co stock PB Ratio (=2.79) is close to 5-year high of 3.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Timken Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:TKH'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 2.24 Max: 3.19
Current: 2.79
During the past 13 years, The Timken Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.19. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 2.24.
STU:TKH's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 60.26% of 2977
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.19
vs STU:TKH: 2.79
During the past 12 months, The Timken Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of The Timken Co was 18.80% per year. The lowest was -17.50% per year. And the median was 3.60% 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.
The Timken Co PB Ratio Related Terms
The Timken Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Timken Co'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 Tools & Accessories subindustry, The Timken Co'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.
The Timken Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Timken Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Timken Co'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.
The Timken Co'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.
The Timken Co (STU:TKH) has a PB Ratio of 2.78 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on The Timken Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, The Timken Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.19. According to the industry distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #1794 out of 2977 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is The Timken Co's PB Ratio too high?
The Timken Co's current PB Ratio of 2.78 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 3.19. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.19. The Timken Co's value of 2.78 is 26.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #1794 out of 2977 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Timken Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Timken Co's PB Ratio compare to TTC and LECO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #1794 out of 2977 companies for PB Ratio. This places The Timken Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.19. The Timken Co's value of 2.78 is 26.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The Timken Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 2.19, The Timken Co 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 Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.19, based on 2,977 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. The Timken Co's current PB Ratio of 2.78 is 26.9% 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 The Timken Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Timken Co's current PB Ratio is 2.78, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Timken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Timken Co (STU:TKH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €72.42, compared to a current price of €111.00 — trading 53.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.78, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 26.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.19. The Timken Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 The Timken Co (STU:TKH), the current PB Ratio is 2.78 as of Aug. 07, 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 The Timken Co (STU:TKH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Timken Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €111.00 is trading 53.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €72.42.
GuruFocus considers The Timken Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:TKH:
PB Ratio: 2.78 (24% above median its 10-year median of 2.24)
GF Value™: €72.42 vs. price of €111.00 (53.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1794 of 2977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TKH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Timken Co designs and manages a portfolio of engineered bearings and industrial motion products, and provides related services. The various products offered by the company include ball bearings, plain bearings, tapered roller bearings, housed bearings, linear guides, telescopic rails, lubrication systems, agricultural conveyor chains, couplings, brakes, seals, etc. These products are offered through brands like Timken, GGB, Philadelphia Gear, Cone Drive, CGI, and Rollon, among others. The company has two reportable segments: Engineered Bearings, which generates the maximum revenue, and Industrial Motion. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, and the other regions of the Americas.
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