Draegerwerk AG KGaAWBO:DRW8 -0.57%41 PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates WBO:DRW8 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 788 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks better than 86.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Draegerwerk AG KGaA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:DRW8'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.55
Current: 0.79
During the past 13 years, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's highest PB Ratio was 1.55. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.73.
WBO:DRW8's PB Ratio is ranked better than 86.04% of 788
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.055
vs WBO:DRW8: 0.79
During the past 12 months, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Draegerwerk AG KGaA was 14.20% per year. The lowest was -2.90% per year. And the median was 6.75% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Draegerwerk AG KGaA (WBO:DRW8) 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.
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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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA PB Ratio Related Terms
Draegerwerk AG KGaA PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Draegerwerk AG KGaA'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 Medical Devices subindustry, Draegerwerk AG KGaA'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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Draegerwerk AG KGaA'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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA (WBO:DRW8) has a PB Ratio of 0.79 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #110 out of 788 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Draegerwerk AG KGaA's PB Ratio too high?
Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current PB Ratio of 0.79 is near median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.55. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median PB Ratio is 2.06. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's value of 0.79 is 61.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #110 out of 788 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Draegerwerk AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Draegerwerk AG KGaA's PB Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #110 out of 788 companies for PB Ratio. This places Draegerwerk AG KGaA in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.06. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's value of 0.79 is 61.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Draegerwerk AG KGaA 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.06, based on 788 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. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current PB Ratio of 0.79 is 61.6% 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current PB Ratio is 0.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Draegerwerk AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Draegerwerk AG KGaA (WBO:DRW8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.66, compared to a current price of €69.40 — trading 48.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 61.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.06. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA (WBO:DRW8), the current PB Ratio is 0.79 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA (WBO:DRW8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Draegerwerk AG KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €69.40 is trading 48.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €46.66.
GuruFocus considers Draegerwerk AG KGaA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:DRW8:
PB Ratio: 0.79 (near median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: €46.66 vs. price of €69.40 (48.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#110 of 788)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:DRW8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA develops medical and safety equipment for clinical and industrial applications. The firm operates in two segments: medical and safety. The medical division contributes the majority of revenue, it develops and produces system solutions, equipment, and services for the acute point of care, it has five business units Therapy, Hospital Consumables & Accessories, Workplace Infrastructure, Monitoring, and Data Business. Its safety division develops and produces devices, system solutions, and services for personal protection, gas detection, and integrated hazard management. Its geographical segments are Europe; Germany; the Americas; Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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