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Alliance Resource Partners LPARLP +0.19%84 PB Ratio is 1.89 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates ARLP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Other Energy Sources companies, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks worse than 60.23% on this metric.
Alliance Resource Partners LP stock PB Ratio (=1.88) is close to 3-year high of 2.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alliance Resource Partners LP's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ARLP'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 1.61 Max: 2.47
Current: 1.89
During the past 13 years, Alliance Resource Partners LP's highest PB Ratio was 2.47. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.61.
ARLP's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 60.23% of 176
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs ARLP: 1.89
During the past 12 months, Alliance Resource Partners LP's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Alliance Resource Partners LP was 169.10% per year. The lowest was -34.60% per year. And the median was 10.20% 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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP PB Ratio Related Terms
Alliance Resource Partners LP 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 Thermal Coal subindustry, Alliance Resource Partners LP'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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP PB Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Alliance Resource Partners LP's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alliance Resource Partners LP's PB Ratio falls into.
Alliance Resource Partners LP PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) has a PB Ratio of 1.89 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Alliance Resource Partners LP and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Alliance Resource Partners LP's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #106 out of 176 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Alliance Resource Partners LP's PB Ratio too high?
Alliance Resource Partners LP's current PB Ratio of 1.89 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 2.47. The Other Energy Sources industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Alliance Resource Partners LP's value of 1.89 is 42.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #106 out of 176 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alliance Resource Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alliance Resource Partners LP's PB Ratio compare to BTU and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #106 out of 176 companies for PB Ratio. This places Alliance Resource Partners LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Alliance Resource Partners LP's value of 1.89 is 42.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Alliance Resource Partners LP's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Alliance Resource Partners LP 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median PB Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.33, based on 176 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. Alliance Resource Partners LP's current PB Ratio of 1.89 is 42.1% 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alliance Resource Partners LP's current PB Ratio is 1.89, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alliance Resource Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.58, compared to a current price of $25.96 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.89, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 42.1% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.33. Alliance Resource Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP), the current PB Ratio is 1.89 as of Aug. 03, 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Resource Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.96 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.58.
GuruFocus considers Alliance Resource Partners LP to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARLP:
PB Ratio: 1.89 (17% above median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: $22.58 vs. price of $25.96 (15% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% above the Other Energy Sources median (#106 of 176)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alliance Resource Partners LP operates as a coal mining company based in the United States. It has four segments: Illinois Basin, Appalachia, Oil & Gas Royalties, and Coal Royalties. The Illinois Basin comprises underground mining complexes in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia. The Appalachia segment comprises the Mettiki mining complex, the Tunnel Ridge mining complex, and the MC Mining complex. The Oil & Gas Royalties has oil & gas mineral interests held by AR Midland and AllDale I & II, and includes Alliance Minerals' equity interests in both AllDale III and Cavalier Minerals. The Coal Royalties have included coal mineral reserves and resources owned or leased by Alliance Resource Properties.
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