Adecco Group AGAHEXY -0.53%62 PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates AHEXY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.85 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,049 Business Services companies, Adecco Group AG ranks better than 77.03% 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 (2026-06-24), Adecco Group AG's share price is $9.181. Adecco Group AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.68. Hence, Adecco Group AG's PB Ratio of today is 0.79.
Good Sign:
Adecco Group AG stock PB Ratio (=0.82) is close to 10-year low of 0.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adecco Group AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AHEXY'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 1.98 Max: 3.34
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, Adecco Group AG's highest PB Ratio was 3.34. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.98.
AHEXY's PB Ratio is ranked better than 77.03% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs AHEXY: 0.81
During the past 12 months, Adecco Group AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Adecco Group AG was 57.60% per year. The lowest was -7.90% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Adecco Group AG (OTCPK:AHEXY) 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.
Adecco Group AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Adecco Group AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adecco Group 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Adecco Group 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.
Adecco Group AG PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Adecco Group AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adecco Group 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.
Adecco Group 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.
Adecco Group AG (AHEXY) has a PB Ratio of 0.79 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Adecco Group AG and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, Adecco Group AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 3.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #241 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Adecco Group AG's PB Ratio too high?
Adecco Group AG's current PB Ratio of 0.79 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 3.34. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Adecco Group AG's value of 0.79 is 51.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #241 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Adecco Group AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adecco Group AG's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #241 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This places Adecco Group AG in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Adecco Group AG's value of 0.79 is 51.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Adecco Group AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 3.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Adecco Group 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 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. Adecco Group AG's current PB Ratio of 0.79 is 51.2% 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 Adecco Group 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. Adecco Group AG's current PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adecco Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG (AHEXY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.85, compared to a current price of $9.18 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 51.2% below the Business Services industry median of 1.62. Adecco Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Adecco Group AG (AHEXY), the current PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Jun. 24, 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 Adecco Group AG (AHEXY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.18 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.85.
GuruFocus considers Adecco Group AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AHEXY:
PB Ratio: 0.79 (60% below median its 10-year median of 1.98)
GF Value™: $15.85 vs. price of $9.18 (42.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% below the Business Services median (#241 of 1049)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AHEXY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adecco Group provides human capital solutions. The majority of its revenue comes from flexible placement, but the company also offers permanent placement, career transition, outsourcing, and consulting services in engineering, digital, and IT. The company is organized into three business units—Adecco, Akkodis, and LHH—and operates in over 60 countries.
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