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Prime Energy PEXTAE:PRIM -0.08%66 PB Ratio is 15.42 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 380% above its 10-year median of 3.21. GuruFocus rates XTAE:PRIM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪23.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Prime Energy PE ranks worse than 98.14% 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 (2026-07-19), Prime Energy PE's share price is ₪47.02. Prime Energy PE's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪3.05. Hence, Prime Energy PE's PB Ratio of today is 15.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prime Energy PE's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:PRIM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 3.21 Max: 23.44
Current: 15.42
During the past 9 years, Prime Energy PE's highest PB Ratio was 23.44. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 3.21.
During the past 12 months, Prime Energy PE's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 176.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 34.10% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Prime Energy PE was 306.00% per year. The lowest was -23.00% per year. And the median was 76.60% 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.
Prime Energy PE PB Ratio Related Terms
Prime Energy PE PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prime Energy PE'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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Prime Energy PE'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.
Prime Energy PE PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Prime Energy PE's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prime Energy PE'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.
Prime Energy PE'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.
Prime Energy PE (XTAE:PRIM) has a PB Ratio of 15.42 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Prime Energy PE and its competitors. This is 380% above median its historical median of 3.21. Over the past decade, Prime Energy PE's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 23.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Prime Energy PE ranks #422 out of 430 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Prime Energy PE's PB Ratio too high?
Prime Energy PE's current PB Ratio of 15.42 is 380% above median its 10-year median of 3.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 23.44. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Prime Energy PE's value of 15.42 is 1100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prime Energy PE ranks #422 out of 430 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Prime Energy PE has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prime Energy PE's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Prime Energy PE ranks #422 out of 430 companies for PB Ratio. This places Prime Energy PE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Prime Energy PE's value of 15.42 is 1100% above this benchmark. Historically, Prime Energy PE's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 23.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.21 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Prime Energy PE 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.29, based on 430 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. Prime Energy PE's current PB Ratio of 15.42 is 1100% 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 Prime Energy PE and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prime Energy PE's current PB Ratio is 15.42, which is 380% above median its own 10-year median of 3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prime Energy PE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime Energy PE (XTAE:PRIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪23.68, compared to a current price of ₪47.02 — trading 98.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 15.42, which is 380% above median its 10-year median of 3.21 and 1100% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.29. Prime Energy PE's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Prime Energy PE (XTAE:PRIM), the current PB Ratio is 15.42 as of Jul. 19, 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 Prime Energy PE (XTAE:PRIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime Energy PE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪47.02 is trading 98.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪23.68.
GuruFocus considers Prime Energy PE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:PRIM:
PB Ratio: 15.42 (380% above median its 10-year median of 3.21)
GF Value™: ₪23.68 vs. price of ₪47.02 (98.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1100% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#422 of 430)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:PRIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prime Energy PE Ltd is engaged in the field of renewable energy. It specializes in the initiation, development, financing, construction, management and operation of projects in the solar field. The company is also developing an extensive project portfolio at various stages of maturation in power in Israel, Italy and Poland. The firm is exploring opportunities in the field of wind energy in Israel and around the world.
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