Bossard Holding AGXSWX:BOSN +0.51%87 PB Ratio is 3.99 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 4.47. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF188.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, Bossard Holding AG ranks worse than 83.12% on this metric.
Bossard Holding AG stock PB Ratio (=3.99) is close to 1-year high of 4.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bossard Holding AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.55 Med: 4.47 Max: 8.9
Current: 3.99
During the past 13 years, Bossard Holding AG's highest PB Ratio was 8.90. The lowest was 2.55. And the median was 4.47.
XSWX:BOSN's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 83.12% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.095
vs XSWX:BOSN: 3.99
During the past 12 months, Bossard Holding AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Bossard Holding AG was 52.90% per year. The lowest was -32.50% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) 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.
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.
Bossard Holding AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Bossard Holding AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bossard 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bossard 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.
Bossard Holding AG PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bossard Holding AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bossard 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.
* 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.
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) has a PB Ratio of 3.99 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 4.47. Over the past decade, Bossard Holding AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.55 to 8.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #128 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Bossard Holding AG's PB Ratio too high?
Bossard Holding AG's current PB Ratio of 3.99 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 4.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.55 to a high of 8.90. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.10. Bossard Holding AG's value of 3.99 is 264.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #128 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bossard Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bossard Holding AG's PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #128 out of 154 companies for PB Ratio. This places Bossard Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.10. Bossard Holding AG's value of 3.99 is 264.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Bossard Holding AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.55 to 8.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.47 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Bossard Holding AG 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.10, based on 154 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. Bossard Holding AG's current PB Ratio of 3.99 is 264.4% 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bossard Holding AG's current PB Ratio is 3.99, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 4.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bossard Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.59, compared to a current price of CHF196.50 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.99, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 4.47 and 264.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.10. Bossard Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN), the current PB Ratio is 3.99 as of Jun. 29, 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF196.50 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.59.
GuruFocus considers Bossard Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSN:
PB Ratio: 3.99 (11% below median its 10-year median of 4.47)
GF Value™: CHF188.59 vs. price of CHF196.50 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 264.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#128 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BOSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bossard Holding AG is an industrial products distributor. Its Product Solutions include Fastening technology catalog products, Customized items, Bossard ecosyn, and Brand products. Its business model consists of three core areas: (1) Product Solutions, (2) the offering of Smart Factory Logistics, and (3) Assembly Technology Expert solutions. Product Solutions include both a standard range of over 1 million orderable catalog items; Smart Factory Logistics supports customers in digitalizing procurement, delivery, and assembly processes; Assembly Technology Expert supports product designers and engineers in the areas of process improvement, product safety, and innovation. The group geographically operates in Europe, America, and Asia, and derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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