Standex InternationalSXI +1.92%79 PB Ratio is 5.04 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 2.73. GuruFocus rates SXI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $211.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,985 Industrial Products companies, Standex International ranks worse than 79.46% on this metric.
Standex International Corp stock PB Ratio (=5.04) is close to 10-year high of 5.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standex International's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SXI'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03 Med: 2.73 Max: 5.44
Current: 5.04
During the past 13 years, Standex International's highest PB Ratio was 5.44. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 2.73.
SXI's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 79.46% of 2985
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.18
vs SXI: 5.04
During the past 12 months, Standex International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Standex International was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -4.60% per year. And the median was 7.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Standex International (NYSE:SXI) 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.
* 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Standex International'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.
Standex International PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Standex International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standex International'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.
Standex International (SXI) has a PB Ratio of 5.04 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Standex International and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 2.73. Over the past decade, Standex International's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 5.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #2372 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Standex International's PB Ratio too high?
Standex International's current PB Ratio of 5.04 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 2.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 5.44. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Standex International's value of 5.04 is 131.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standex International ranks #2372 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Standex International has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standex International's PB Ratio compare to MWA and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #2372 out of 2985 companies for PB Ratio. This places Standex International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Standex International's value of 5.04 is 131.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Standex International's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 5.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.73 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Standex International 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 2.18, based on 2,985 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. Standex International's current PB Ratio of 5.04 is 131.2% 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 Standex International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standex International's current PB Ratio is 5.04, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standex International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International (SXI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $211.52, compared to a current price of $315.58 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 5.04, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 2.73 and 131.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.18. Standex International's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Standex International (SXI), the current PB Ratio is 5.04 as of Jul. 13, 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 Standex International (SXI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $315.58 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $211.52.
GuruFocus considers Standex International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SXI:
PB Ratio: 5.04 (85% above median its 10-year median of 2.73)
GF Value™: $211.52 vs. price of $315.58 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 131.2% above the Industrial Products median (#2372 of 2985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SXI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standex International Corp is an industrial manufacturer of different products and services used in commercial and industrial markets. The company has five reportable segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions. The maximum revenue is generated from its Electronics segment, which is a component and value-added services provider of both sensing and switching technologies, as well as magnetic power conversion components and assemblies, like custom wound transformers and inductors, current sense technology, value-added assemblies, and mechanical packaging, among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States and the rest from the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), as well as other regions.
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