Orell Fussli AGXSWX:OFN +0.33%74 PB Ratio is 2.19 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OFN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF93.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,049 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks worse than 62.25% 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 (2026-06-28), Orell Fussli AG's share price is CHF152.00. Orell Fussli AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF69.50. Hence, Orell Fussli AG's PB Ratio of today is 2.19.
Warning Sign:
Orell Fussli AG stock PB Ratio (=2.19) is close to 10-year high of 2.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orell Fussli AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:OFN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.35 Max: 2.42
Current: 2.19
During the past 13 years, Orell Fussli AG's highest PB Ratio was 2.42. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.35.
XSWX:OFN's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 62.25% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs XSWX:OFN: 2.19
During the past 12 months, Orell Fussli AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Orell Fussli AG was 21.00% per year. The lowest was -6.70% per year. And the median was -1.05% 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.
Orell Fussli AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Orell Fussli AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli 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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli 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.
Orell Fussli AG PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orell Fussli 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.
Orell Fussli 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.
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) has a PB Ratio of 2.19 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Orell Fussli AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 2.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #653 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's PB Ratio too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current PB Ratio of 2.19 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 2.42. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Orell Fussli AG's value of 2.19 is 35.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #653 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #653 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This places Orell Fussli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Orell Fussli AG's value of 2.19 is 35.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Orell Fussli AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 2.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Orell Fussli 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 a Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.62, based on 1,049 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. Orell Fussli AG's current PB Ratio of 2.19 is 35.2% 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current PB Ratio is 2.19, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF93.72, compared to a current price of CHF152.00 — trading 62.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.19, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 35.2% above the Business Services industry median of 1.62. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN), the current PB Ratio is 2.19 as of Jun. 28, 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF152.00 is trading 62.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF93.72.
GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:OFN:
PB Ratio: 2.19 (62% above median its 10-year median of 1.35)
GF Value™: CHF93.72 vs. price of CHF152.00 (62.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.2% above the Business Services median (#653 of 1049)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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