Ascopiave SpAASCOF 84 PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates ASCOF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.02. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ascopiave SpA ranks better than 78.49% 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 (2026-06-25), Ascopiave SpA's share price is $3.33. Ascopiave SpA's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.91. Hence, Ascopiave SpA's PB Ratio of today is 0.68.
Good Sign:
Ascopiave SpA stock PB Ratio (=0.7) is close to 1-year low of 0.7.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascopiave SpA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASCOF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.88 Max: 2.34
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, Ascopiave SpA's highest PB Ratio was 2.34. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.88.
ASCOF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 78.49% of 502
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.43
vs ASCOF: 0.70
During the past 12 months, Ascopiave SpA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ascopiave SpA was 26.20% per year. The lowest was -0.80% per year. And the median was 3.20% 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.
Ascopiave SpA PB Ratio Related Terms
Ascopiave SpA PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascopiave SpA'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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Ascopiave SpA'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.
Ascopiave SpA PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ascopiave SpA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascopiave SpA'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.
Ascopiave SpA'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.
Ascopiave SpA (ASCOF) has a PB Ratio of 0.68 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 Ascopiave SpA and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, Ascopiave SpA's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 2.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascopiave SpA ranks #108 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Ascopiave SpA's PB Ratio too high?
Ascopiave SpA's current PB Ratio of 0.68 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 2.34. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Ascopiave SpA's value of 0.68 is 52.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascopiave SpA ranks #108 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascopiave SpA has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascopiave SpA's PB Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ascopiave SpA ranks #108 out of 502 companies for PB Ratio. This places Ascopiave SpA in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Ascopiave SpA's value of 0.68 is 52.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Ascopiave SpA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 2.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Ascopiave SpA 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.43, based on 502 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. Ascopiave SpA's current PB Ratio of 0.68 is 52.4% 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 Ascopiave SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascopiave SpA's current PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascopiave SpA stock overvalued right now?
Ascopiave SpA (ASCOF) has a current PB Ratio of 0.68. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.02, compared to a current price of $3.33 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 52.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.43. Ascopiave SpA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Ascopiave SpA (ASCOF), the current PB Ratio is 0.68 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 Ascopiave SpA (ASCOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascopiave SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.33 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.02.
Key valuation signals for ASCOF:
PB Ratio: 0.68 (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.88)
GF Value™: $4.02 vs. price of $3.33 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#108 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASCOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascopiave SpA is an Italy-based company engaged in the utility sector. It operates mainly in the field of natural gas distribution through its natural gas and LPG distribution networks across several towns. The Group is also present in the renewable energy sector, owning hydroelectric and wind power plants. Additionally, it is present in the field of cogeneration and heat management, as well as in the water sector, through its strategic investments. Ascopiave's operating business segments are: Gas Distribution, Renewables energies, and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from its Gas Distribution business. Geographically, the Group operates only in Italy.
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