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Art's-Way Manufacturing CoARTW -1.64%53 PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates ARTW with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks better than 61.76% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Art's-Way Manufacturing Co was 37.30% per year. The lowest was -37.10% per year. And the median was 1.70% 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.
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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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Art's-Way Manufacturing 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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Art's-Way Manufacturing 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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) has a PB Ratio of 1.13 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 2.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #78 out of 204 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio too high?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current PB Ratio of 1.13 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 2.78. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median PB Ratio is 1.49. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 1.13 is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #78 out of 204 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's PB Ratio compare to GP and CLEV?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #78 out of 204 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Art's-Way Manufacturing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.49. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 1.13 is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 2.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.49, Art's-Way Manufacturing 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.49, based on 204 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. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current PB Ratio of 1.13 is 23.9% 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.87, compared to a current price of $2.99 — trading 59.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 23.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.49. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW), the current PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Aug. 20, 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.99 is trading 59.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87.
GuruFocus considers Art's-Way Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARTW:
PB Ratio: 1.13 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $2.99 (59.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#78 of 204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARTW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment. It has two reportable segments: Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings. The Agricultural Products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and world wide. Its Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses. It derives revenues from the Agricultural Products segment.
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