Canadian PhosphateASX:CP8 -25.00%36 PB Ratio is 4.29 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates ASX:CP8 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 249 Agriculture companies, Canadian Phosphate ranks worse than 91.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Phosphate's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CP8'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 1.9 Max: 9.78
Current: 4.29
During the past 12 years, Canadian Phosphate's highest PB Ratio was 9.78. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 1.90.
ASX:CP8's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 91.16% of 249
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs ASX:CP8: 4.29
During the past 12 months, Canadian Phosphate's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -18.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Canadian Phosphate was 3.40% per year. The lowest was -18.60% per year. And the median was -3.50% 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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Canadian Phosphate PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Phosphate'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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Canadian Phosphate'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.
Canadian Phosphate PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Canadian Phosphate's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Phosphate'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.
Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8) has a PB Ratio of 4.29 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Canadian Phosphate and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Canadian Phosphate's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 9.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Phosphate ranks #227 out of 249 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Canadian Phosphate's PB Ratio too high?
Canadian Phosphate's current PB Ratio of 4.29 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 9.78. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Canadian Phosphate's value of 4.29 is 186% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Phosphate ranks #227 out of 249 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Phosphate has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Phosphate's PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Canadian Phosphate ranks #227 out of 249 companies for PB Ratio. This places Canadian Phosphate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Canadian Phosphate's value of 4.29 is 186% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Phosphate's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 9.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 1.50, Canadian Phosphate 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 Agriculture company?
The median PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.50, based on 249 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. Canadian Phosphate's current PB Ratio of 4.29 is 186% 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 Canadian Phosphate and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Phosphate's current PB Ratio is 4.29, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Phosphate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.03, compared to a current price of A$0.12 — trading 300% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.29, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 186% above the Agriculture industry median of 1.50. Canadian Phosphate's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8), the current PB Ratio is 4.29 as of Jun. 26, 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 Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Phosphate stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.12 is trading 300% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.03.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Phosphate to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CP8:
PB Ratio: 4.29 (126% above median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: A$0.03 vs. price of A$0.12 (300% above fair value)
Industry Position: 186% above the Agriculture median (#227 of 249)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CP8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Phosphate Ltd is a miner, manufacturer, and distributor of rock phosphate fertilizer, focused on advancing its Wapiti and Fernie sedimentary rock phosphate projects in British Columbia, Canada. The company is organised into two operating segments based on geographical location, being Australian and North American operations. A majority of its revenue is generated from its North American operations, through the sale of phosphate fertilizers.
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