Austco HealthcareASX:AHC +11.36%70 PB Ratio is 1.56 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates ASX:AHC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 787 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Austco Healthcare ranks better than 67.09% on this metric.
Austco Healthcare Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.46) is close to 3-year low of 1.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austco Healthcare's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AHC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 1.85 Max: 3.04
Current: 1.56
During the past 13 years, Austco Healthcare's highest PB Ratio was 3.04. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.85.
ASX:AHC's PB Ratio is ranked better than 67.09% of 787
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.04
vs ASX:AHC: 1.56
During the past 12 months, Austco Healthcare's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Austco Healthcare was 29.90% per year. The lowest was -47.80% per year. And the median was 10.75% 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.
Austco Healthcare PB Ratio Related Terms
Austco Healthcare PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austco Healthcare'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Austco Healthcare'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.
Austco Healthcare PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Austco Healthcare's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austco Healthcare'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.
Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC) has a PB Ratio of 1.56 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 Austco Healthcare and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Austco Healthcare's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Austco Healthcare ranks #259 out of 787 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Austco Healthcare's PB Ratio too high?
Austco Healthcare's current PB Ratio of 1.56 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 3.04. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median PB Ratio is 2.04. Austco Healthcare's value of 1.56 is 23.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austco Healthcare ranks #259 out of 787 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Austco Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austco Healthcare's PB Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Austco Healthcare ranks #259 out of 787 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Austco Healthcare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.04. Austco Healthcare's value of 1.56 is 23.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Austco Healthcare's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 3.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Austco Healthcare 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.04, based on 787 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. Austco Healthcare's current PB Ratio of 1.56 is 23.5% 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 Austco Healthcare and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austco Healthcare's current PB Ratio is 1.56, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austco Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.33, compared to a current price of A$0.25 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.56, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 23.5% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.04. Austco Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC), the current PB Ratio is 1.56 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 Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austco Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.25 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.33.
GuruFocus considers Austco Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AHC:
PB Ratio: 1.56 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: A$0.33 vs. price of A$0.25 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#259 of 787)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:AHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austco Healthcare Ltd engages in the development and provision of electronic communications and clinical management solutions. It offers Tacera, a nurse call, and healthcare communication system for healthcare professionals and patient. The group is segmented into four geographic regions consisting of Australia/New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and North America.
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