Ascent Industries CoACNT +3.58%52 PB Ratio is 1.63 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates ACNT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks better than 53.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Industries Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ACNT'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 1.13 Max: 2.11
Current: 1.63
During the past 13 years, Ascent Industries Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.11. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 1.13.
ACNT's PB Ratio is ranked better than 53.57% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.79
vs ACNT: 1.63
During the past 12 months, Ascent Industries Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ascent Industries Co was 28.70% per year. The lowest was -11.20% per year. And the median was 2.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Ascent Industries Co (NAS:ACNT) 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.
Ascent Industries Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co'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 Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co (ACNT) has a PB Ratio of 1.63 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Ascent Industries Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 2.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #735 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's PB Ratio too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current PB Ratio of 1.63 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 2.11. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Ascent Industries Co's value of 1.63 is 8.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #735 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's PB Ratio compare to BLGO and ORGN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #735 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Ascent Industries Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Ascent Industries Co's value of 1.63 is 8.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Industries Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 2.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Ascent Industries Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.79, based on 1,583 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. Ascent Industries Co's current PB Ratio of 1.63 is 8.9% 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 Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Industries Co's current PB Ratio is 1.63, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (ACNT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.97, compared to a current price of $14.47 — trading 107.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.63, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 8.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 Ascent Industries Co (ACNT), the current PB Ratio is 1.63 as of Jun. 25, 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 Ascent Industries Co (ACNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.47 is trading 107.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.97.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACNT:
PB Ratio: 1.63 (44% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: $6.97 vs. price of $14.47 (107.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.9% below the Chemicals median (#735 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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