Norwest MineralsASX:NWM +12.50% PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,358 Metals & Mining companies, Norwest Minerals ranks better than 97.07% 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), Norwest Minerals's share price is A$0.009. Norwest Minerals's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.03. Hence, Norwest Minerals's PB Ratio of today is 0.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Norwest Minerals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:NWM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.35
During the past 7 years, Norwest Minerals's highest PB Ratio was 0.35. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
ASX:NWM's PB Ratio is ranked better than 97.07% of 2358
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs ASX:NWM: 0.35
During the past 12 months, Norwest Minerals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -41.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -29.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -23.30% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Norwest Minerals was -12.00% per year. The lowest was -29.50% per year. And the median was -19.25% 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.
Norwest Minerals PB Ratio Related Terms
Norwest Minerals PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norwest Minerals'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 Gold subindustry, Norwest Minerals'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.
Norwest Minerals PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Norwest Minerals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norwest Minerals'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.
Norwest Minerals (ASX:NWM) has a PB Ratio of 0.35 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 Norwest Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norwest Minerals ranks #69 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Norwest Minerals' PB Ratio too high?
Norwest Minerals' current PB Ratio is 0.35. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. Norwest Minerals' value of 0.35 is 84.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norwest Minerals ranks #69 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Norwest Minerals' PB Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Norwest Minerals ranks #69 out of 2358 companies for PB Ratio. This places Norwest Minerals in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. Norwest Minerals' value of 0.35 is 84.4% below this benchmark. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.25, based on 2,358 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. Norwest Minerals's current PB Ratio of 0.35 is 84.4% 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 Norwest Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norwest Minerals's current PB Ratio is 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norwest Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Norwest Minerals (ASX:NWM) has a current PB Ratio of 0.35. The current PB Ratio is 0.35 and 84.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.25. 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 Norwest Minerals (ASX:NWM), the current PB Ratio is 0.35 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.
Norwest Minerals Ltd is a Western Australian explorer focused on rare earth elements, copper, gold, and base metals. Its key projects include the Bulgera Gold Project with gold resources, the Marymia East project targeting gold and base metals, and the Arunta West Project, where recent drilling revealed silver, base metals, and titanium mineralisation. The company also owns the Bali Copper and Marriott Nickel projects, advancing exploration and seeking development partners.
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