American Realty InvestorsARL +34.12%60 PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates ARL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,712 Real Estate companies, American Realty Investors ranks better than 76.17% on this metric.
American Realty Investors Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.56) is close to 3-year high of 0.6.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Realty Investors's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ARL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.72 Max: 2.8
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, American Realty Investors's highest PB Ratio was 2.80. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.72.
ARL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 76.17% of 1712
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs ARL: 0.56
During the past 12 months, American Realty Investors's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of American Realty Investors was 37.80% per year. The lowest was -45.20% per year. And the median was 17.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) 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.
American Realty Investors PB Ratio Related Terms
American Realty Investors PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Real Estate Services subindustry, American Realty Investors'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.
American Realty Investors PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, American Realty Investors's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Realty Investors'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.
American Realty Investors (ARL) has a PB Ratio of 0.56 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 American Realty Investors and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, American Realty Investors' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.80. According to the industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #408 out of 1712 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is American Realty Investors' PB Ratio too high?
American Realty Investors' current PB Ratio of 0.56 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 2.80. The Real Estate industry median PB Ratio is 0.82. American Realty Investors' value of 0.56 is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #408 out of 1712 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' PB Ratio compare to NEN and RMAX?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #408 out of 1712 companies for PB Ratio. This places American Realty Investors in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.82. American Realty Investors' value of 0.56 is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, American Realty Investors' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 0.82, American Realty Investors 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 Real Estate company?
The median PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.82, based on 1,712 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. American Realty Investors's current PB Ratio of 0.56 is 31.7% 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 American Realty Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Realty Investors's current PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Realty Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors (ARL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.50, compared to a current price of $21.50 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 31.7% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.82. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 American Realty Investors (ARL), the current PB Ratio is 0.56 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 American Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.50 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.50.
GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARL:
PB Ratio: 0.56 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: $16.50 vs. price of $21.50 (30.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% below the Real Estate median (#408 of 1712)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential Segment) and the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties (Commercial Segment). Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.
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