ASX:SOL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 50.77% of 778
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs ASX:SOL: 1.29
During the past 12 months, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 39.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co was 31.10% per year. The lowest was 0.30% per year. And the median was 8.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (ASX:SOL) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Capital Markets subindustry, Washington H Soul Pattinson and 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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's PB Ratio falls into.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and 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.
* 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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (ASX:SOL) has a PB Ratio of 1.29 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.38. Over the past decade, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #383 out of 778 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's PB Ratio too high?
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current PB Ratio of 1.29 is near median its 10-year median of 1.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 2.29. The Capital Markets industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's value of 1.29 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #383 out of 778 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #383 out of 778 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's value of 1.29 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co has consistently been at 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 Capital Markets company?
The median PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.29, based on 778 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. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current PB Ratio of 1.29 is 0% at 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current PB Ratio is 1.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (ASX:SOL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$56.00, compared to a current price of A$45.43 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 0% at the Capital Markets industry median of 1.29. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (ASX:SOL), the current PB Ratio is 1.29 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (ASX:SOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$45.43 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$56.00.
GuruFocus considers Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SOL:
PB Ratio: 1.29 (near median its 10-year median of 1.38)
GF Value™: A$56.00 vs. price of A$45.43 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Capital Markets median (#383 of 778)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Business Description
Soul Patts, is a value-oriented investment house that invests in both public and private markets. As an investor, Soul Patts allocates capital with a view toward taking a long-term position in its investments and on a passive basis. Long-term holdings in the group's largest investments, TPG Telecom, and New Hope Corporation, contribute about one-fourth of the group's approximately AUD 14.5 billion investment's net asset value.
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