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Alcomet ADXBUL:ALCM 45 PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates XBUL:ALCM with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,356 Metals & Mining companies, Alcomet AD ranks better than 95.46% 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 (2026-08-04), Alcomet AD's share price is €2.86. Alcomet AD's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.77. Hence, Alcomet AD's PB Ratio of today is 0.37.
Good Sign:
Alcomet AD stock PB Ratio (=0.38) is close to 10-year low of 0.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alcomet AD's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XBUL:ALCM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 1.22 Max: 4.39
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, Alcomet AD's highest PB Ratio was 4.39. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 1.22.
XBUL:ALCM's PB Ratio is ranked better than 95.46% of 2356
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.13
vs XBUL:ALCM: 0.36
During the past 12 months, Alcomet AD's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Alcomet AD was 20.30% per year. The lowest was -4.10% per year. And the median was 10.50% 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.
Alcomet AD PB Ratio Related Terms
Alcomet AD PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alcomet AD'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 Aluminum subindustry, Alcomet AD'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.
Alcomet AD PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alcomet AD's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alcomet AD'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.
Alcomet AD'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.
Alcomet AD (XBUL:ALCM) has a PB Ratio of 0.37 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Alcomet AD and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Alcomet AD's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 4.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcomet AD ranks #107 out of 2356 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Alcomet AD's PB Ratio too high?
Alcomet AD's current PB Ratio of 0.37 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 4.39. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.13. Alcomet AD's value of 0.37 is 82.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcomet AD ranks #107 out of 2356 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alcomet AD has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcomet AD's PB Ratio compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alcomet AD ranks #107 out of 2356 companies for PB Ratio. This places Alcomet AD in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.13. Alcomet AD's value of 0.37 is 82.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Alcomet AD's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 4.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Alcomet AD 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.13, based on 2,356 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. Alcomet AD's current PB Ratio of 0.37 is 82.6% 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 Alcomet AD and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alcomet AD's current PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcomet AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcomet AD (XBUL:ALCM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.46, compared to a current price of €2.86 — trading 55.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 82.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.13. Alcomet AD's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Alcomet AD (XBUL:ALCM), the current PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Aug. 04, 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 Alcomet AD (XBUL:ALCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcomet AD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.86 is trading 55.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.46.
GuruFocus considers Alcomet AD to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XBUL:ALCM:
PB Ratio: 0.37 (70% below median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: €6.46 vs. price of €2.86 (55.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#107 of 2356)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:ALCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alcomet AD is a Bulgaria-based company, which is primarily engaged in the production of aluminium extruded and rolled products. Its operation includes production and sale of castings, rolled and extruded aluminum products, used in machine building, construction, food industry, among others. The company offers its product under various categories namely foundry, rolled, press and packaging products. Its product range includes cast billets and coils, aluminum sheets, strips and foils, extruded profiles, bars and tubes, as well as powder coating sheets, and tubes. Alcomet products sold in both Bulgarian and overseas market.
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