The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) PB Ratio: 4.12 (As of Jun. 24, 2026) — 20% Below Median


ASX:A2M The a2 Milk Co Ltd ASX:A2M
83 GF Score
Price A$6.85
GF Value A$6.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The a2 Milk Co PB Ratio?

The a2 Milk Co ASX:A2M +1.03% 83 PB Ratio is 4.12 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.16. GuruFocus rates ASX:A2M with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The a2 Milk Co ranks worse than 86.87% 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), The a2 Milk Co's share price is A$6.85. The a2 Milk Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1.66. Hence, The a2 Milk Co's PB Ratio of today is 4.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for The a2 Milk Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:A2M' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.63   Med: 5.16   Max: 40.06
Current: 4.12

During the past 13 years, The a2 Milk Co's highest PB Ratio was 40.06. The lowest was 2.63. And the median was 5.16.

ASX:A2M's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.87% of 1896 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.34 vs ASX:A2M: 4.12

During the past 12 months, The a2 Milk Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 32.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of The a2 Milk Co was 103.20% per year. The lowest was 0.40% per year. And the median was 29.70% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


The a2 Milk Co  (ASX:A2M) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


The a2 Milk Co PB Ratio Related Terms


The a2 Milk Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The a2 Milk Co'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.

The a2 Milk Co PB Ratio Chart

The a2 Milk Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
PB Ratio
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The a2 Milk Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:A2M vs KHC, GIS: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The a2 Milk 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.


The a2 Milk Co PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The a2 Milk Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The a2 Milk Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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The a2 Milk Co 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.

The a2 Milk Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=6.85/1.664
=4.12

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 4.12 mean?
The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) has a PB Ratio of 4.12 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 The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.16. Over the past decade, The a2 Milk Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.63 to 40.06. According to the industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #1647 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is The a2 Milk Co's PB Ratio too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current PB Ratio of 4.12 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 40.06. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. The a2 Milk Co's value of 4.12 is 207.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #1647 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #1647 out of 1896 companies for PB Ratio. This places The a2 Milk Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. The a2 Milk Co's value of 4.12 is 207.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The a2 Milk Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.63 to 40.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.16 vs. the industry median of 1.34, The a2 Milk Co 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.34, based on 1,896 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. The a2 Milk Co's current PB Ratio of 4.12 is 207.5% 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 The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The a2 Milk Co's current PB Ratio is 4.12, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.68, compared to a current price of A$6.85 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.12, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.16 and 207.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.34. The a2 Milk Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M), the current PB Ratio is 4.12 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 The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$6.85 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.68. GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:A2M:

  • PB Ratio: 4.12 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.16)
  • GF Value™: A$6.68 vs. price of A$6.85 (2.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 207.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1647 of 1896)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:A2M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The a2 Milk Co Business Description

Address 51 Shortland Street, Level 10, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
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