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Ecobank GhanaXGHA:EGH +0.71%69 PB Ratio is 1.62 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates XGHA:EGH with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS10.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,516 Banks companies, Ecobank Ghana ranks worse than 81.4% 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 (2026-07-26), Ecobank Ghana's share price is GHS38.32. Ecobank Ghana's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was GHS23.68. Hence, Ecobank Ghana's PB Ratio of today is 1.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ecobank Ghana's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XGHA:EGH'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.9 Max: 3.37
Current: 1.62
During the past 13 years, Ecobank Ghana's highest PB Ratio was 3.37. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.90.
XGHA:EGH's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 81.4% of 1516
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs XGHA:EGH: 1.62
During the past 12 months, Ecobank Ghana's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 38.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 23.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ecobank Ghana was 38.40% per year. The lowest was 9.10% per year. And the median was 23.70% 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.
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Ecobank Ghana PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecobank Ghana'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Ecobank Ghana'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.
Ecobank Ghana PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Ecobank Ghana's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecobank Ghana'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.
Ecobank Ghana'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.
Ecobank Ghana (XGHA:EGH) has a PB Ratio of 1.62 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ecobank Ghana and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Ecobank Ghana's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 3.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecobank Ghana ranks #1234 out of 1516 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Ecobank Ghana's PB Ratio too high?
Ecobank Ghana's current PB Ratio of 1.62 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 3.37. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.12. Ecobank Ghana's value of 1.62 is 44.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecobank Ghana ranks #1234 out of 1516 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ecobank Ghana has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecobank Ghana's PB Ratio compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Ecobank Ghana ranks #1234 out of 1516 companies for PB Ratio. This places Ecobank Ghana in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.12. Ecobank Ghana's value of 1.62 is 44.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ecobank Ghana's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 3.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Ecobank Ghana 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 a Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.12, based on 1,516 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. Ecobank Ghana's current PB Ratio of 1.62 is 44.6% 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 Ecobank Ghana and its competitors. For the Banks 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. Ecobank Ghana's current PB Ratio is 1.62, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecobank Ghana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecobank Ghana (XGHA:EGH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS10.07, compared to a current price of GHS38.32 — trading 280.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.62, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 44.6% above the Banks industry median of 1.12. Ecobank Ghana's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Ecobank Ghana (XGHA:EGH), the current PB Ratio is 1.62 as of Jul. 26, 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 Ecobank Ghana (XGHA:EGH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecobank Ghana stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of GHS38.32 is trading 280.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of GHS10.07.
GuruFocus considers Ecobank Ghana to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XGHA:EGH:
PB Ratio: 1.62 (80% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: GHS10.07 vs. price of GHS38.32 (280.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% above the Banks median (#1234 of 1516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XGHA:EGH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecobank Ghana Ltd is a commercial banking corporation based in Ghana. Its service offering includes retail, corporate, and investment banking products. The bank functions through three operating segments namely Consumer banking focused on individuals who are grouped into a premier, advantage (personal banking), and classic & youth banking (direct banking); Commercial Banking focused on Business Banking and Medium Local Corporates such as SMEs, Medium Local corporates and Non-government public sector (schools, faith, NGOs & professional bodies); and Corporate banking specializes in serving the public sector, multinational institutions, financial institutions/international organizations and the Regional Corporate segment of the market.
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