Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE) PB Ratio: 2.41 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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What is Jamaica Stock Exchange PB Ratio?

Jamaica Stock Exchange XJAM:JSE -0.11% 22 PB Ratio is 2.41 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates XJAM:JSE with a GF Score™ of 22/100.

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 (2026-07-20), Jamaica Stock Exchange's share price is JMD9.02. Jamaica Stock Exchange's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was JMD3.74. Hence, Jamaica Stock Exchange's PB Ratio of today is 2.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jamaica Stock Exchange's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XJAM:JSE's PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 1.33
* Ranked among companies with meaningful PB Ratio only.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Jamaica Stock Exchange  (XJAM:JSE) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Jamaica Stock Exchange PB Ratio Related Terms


Jamaica Stock Exchange PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jamaica Stock Exchange'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.

Jamaica Stock Exchange PB Ratio Chart

Jamaica Stock Exchange Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.15 9.14 6.59 4.91 2.68

Jamaica Stock Exchange Semi-Annual Data
Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.15 9.14 6.59 4.91 2.68

XJAM:JSE vs SPGI, ICE, CME: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Jamaica Stock Exchange'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.


Jamaica Stock Exchange PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jamaica Stock Exchange's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Stock Exchange's PB Ratio falls into.


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Jamaica Stock Exchange PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Jamaica Stock Exchange's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2023)
=9.02/3.735
=2.41

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 2.41 mean?
Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE) has a PB Ratio of 2.41 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Jamaica Stock Exchange and its competitors.
Is Jamaica Stock Exchange's PB Ratio too high?
Jamaica Stock Exchange's current PB Ratio is 2.41. The Capital Markets industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Jamaica Stock Exchange's value of 2.41 is 81.2% above this industry median. Overall, Jamaica Stock Exchange has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Stock Exchange's PB Ratio compare to SPGI and ICE?
Jamaica Stock Exchange's PB Ratio of 2.41 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Jamaica Stock Exchange's value of 2.41 is 81.2% above this benchmark. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.33, based on 780 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. Jamaica Stock Exchange's current PB Ratio of 2.41 is 81.2% 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 Jamaica Stock Exchange and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jamaica Stock Exchange's current PB Ratio is 2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Stock Exchange stock overvalued right now?
Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE) has a current PB Ratio of 2.41. The current PB Ratio is 2.41 and 81.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.33. Jamaica Stock Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE), the current PB Ratio is 2.41 as of Jul. 20, 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.

Jamaica Stock Exchange Business Description

Address 40 Harbour Street, P.O. Box 1084, Kingston, JAM
Jamaica Stock Exchange Ltd operates and regulates a stock exchange and develops a stock market in Jamaica. Through its subsidiary, the company is also establishing and maintaining a Central Securities Depository in Jamaica to facilitate the transfer of ownership of securities. Its operating segments are Exchange operations; JCSD services; Investments; and Trustee, custodian, company management, and other activities. It derives a portion of the revenue from the Exchange operations involving the Stock exchange's operation and regulation. Another critical revenue source is from JCSD services provided in connection with transferring and holding securities, shares, stocks, bonds, debentures, and registrar services. The firm's operations are in Jamaica.
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