Gowing BrosASX:GOW -4.05%53 PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates ASX:GOW with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Asset Management companies, Gowing Bros ranks better than 85.6% 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 (2026-06-27), Gowing Bros's share price is A$2.13. Gowing Bros's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was A$3.78. Hence, Gowing Bros's PB Ratio of today is 0.56.
Good Sign:
Gowing Bros Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.56) is close to 5-year low of 0.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gowing Bros's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GOW'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.65 Max: 1
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, Gowing Bros's highest PB Ratio was 1.00. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.65.
ASX:GOW's PB Ratio is ranked better than 85.6% of 1604
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs ASX:GOW: 0.56
During the past 12 months, Gowing Bros's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Gowing Bros was 28.80% per year. The lowest was -57.50% per year. And the median was 2.90% 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.
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Gowing Bros PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gowing Bros'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 Asset Management subindustry, Gowing Bros'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.
Gowing Bros PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gowing Bros's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gowing Bros'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.
Gowing Bros'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.
Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) has a PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Gowing Bros and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Gowing Bros' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Gowing Bros ranks #231 out of 1604 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Gowing Bros' PB Ratio too high?
Gowing Bros' current PB Ratio of 0.56 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.00. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Gowing Bros' value of 0.56 is 41.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gowing Bros ranks #231 out of 1604 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gowing Bros has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gowing Bros' PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gowing Bros ranks #231 out of 1604 companies for PB Ratio. This places Gowing Bros in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Gowing Bros' value of 0.56 is 41.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Gowing Bros' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Gowing Bros 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 Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,604 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. Gowing Bros's current PB Ratio of 0.56 is 41.1% 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 Gowing Bros and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gowing Bros's current PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gowing Bros stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.16, compared to a current price of A$2.13 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 41.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. Gowing Bros' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW), the current PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jun. 27, 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 Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gowing Bros stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.13 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.16.
GuruFocus considers Gowing Bros to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GOW:
PB Ratio: 0.56 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: A$2.16 vs. price of A$2.13 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.1% below the Asset Management median (#231 of 1604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gowing Bros Ltd operates as an investment and wealth management company in Australia. Its operating segments include Cash & fixed interest, Equities, Private equities, Investment properties, Development properties, Surf Hardware International business, and others. The company generates majority of its revenue from sale of goods (Surf Hardware International). Its geographical segments include Australia, the United States, Japan, and Europe.
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