Also Holding AGXSWX:ALSN +1.03%60 PB Ratio is 2.11 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ALSN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF308.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,414 Hardware companies, Also Holding AG ranks better than 55.51% 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 (2026-07-05), Also Holding AG's share price is CHF195.40. Also Holding AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF92.52. Hence, Also Holding AG's PB Ratio of today is 2.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Also Holding AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ALSN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49 Med: 2.64 Max: 4.29
Current: 2.11
During the past 13 years, Also Holding AG's highest PB Ratio was 4.29. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 2.64.
XSWX:ALSN's PB Ratio is ranked better than 55.51% of 2414
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.43
vs XSWX:ALSN: 2.11
During the past 12 months, Also Holding AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% 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 4.80% 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 Also Holding AG was 22.00% per year. The lowest was -14.80% per year. And the median was 5.90% 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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Also Holding AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Also Holding AG'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Also Holding AG'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.
Also Holding AG PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Also Holding AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Also Holding AG'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.
Also Holding AG'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.
Also Holding AG (XSWX:ALSN) has a PB Ratio of 2.11 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Also Holding AG and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Also Holding AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 4.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Also Holding AG ranks #1074 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Also Holding AG's PB Ratio too high?
Also Holding AG's current PB Ratio of 2.11 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 4.29. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.43. Also Holding AG's value of 2.11 is 13.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Also Holding AG ranks #1074 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Also Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Also Holding AG's PB Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Also Holding AG ranks #1074 out of 2414 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Also Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.43. Also Holding AG's value of 2.11 is 13.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Also Holding AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 4.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 2.43, Also Holding AG 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.43, based on 2,414 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. Also Holding AG's current PB Ratio of 2.11 is 13.2% 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 Also Holding AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Also Holding AG's current PB Ratio is 2.11, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Also Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Also Holding AG (XSWX:ALSN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF308.11, compared to a current price of CHF195.40 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.11, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 13.2% below the Hardware industry median of 2.43. Also Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Also Holding AG (XSWX:ALSN), the current PB Ratio is 2.11 as of Jul. 05, 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 Also Holding AG (XSWX:ALSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Also Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF195.40 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF308.11.
GuruFocus considers Also Holding AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ALSN:
PB Ratio: 2.11 (20% below median its 10-year median of 2.64)
GF Value™: CHF308.11 vs. price of CHF195.40 (36.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.2% below the Hardware median (#1074 of 2414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ALSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Also Holding AG is an information and communications technology distribution company. It distributes a wide portfolio of hardware, software, and digital products of various technology brands. The industries it caters to include information technology, data centers, consumer electronics, and telecommunications. It also connects service providers of cloud solutions with their customers and aids the provision of financial, logistics, and IT services. The company's operating segments are: Central Europe, which generates the maximum revenue, and Northern/Eastern Europe. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and other markets.
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