WAM Strategic ValueASX:WAR -1.39%62 PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Asset Management companies, WAM Strategic Value ranks better than 72.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for WAM Strategic Value's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WAR'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 0.87 Max: 0.93
Current: 0.8
During the past 4 years, WAM Strategic Value's highest PB Ratio was 0.93. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 0.87.
ASX:WAR's PB Ratio is ranked better than 72.68% of 1607
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs ASX:WAR: 0.80
During the past 12 months, WAM Strategic Value's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 4 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of WAM Strategic Value was 1.00% per year. The lowest was 1.00% per year. And the median was 1.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) 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.
WAM Strategic Value PB Ratio Related Terms
WAM Strategic Value PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WAM Strategic Value'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, WAM Strategic Value'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.
WAM Strategic Value PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, WAM Strategic Value's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WAM Strategic Value'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.
WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) has a PB Ratio of 0.80 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on WAM Strategic Value and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, WAM Strategic Value's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, WAM Strategic Value ranks #439 out of 1607 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is WAM Strategic Value's PB Ratio too high?
WAM Strategic Value's current PB Ratio of 0.80 is near median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 0.93. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. WAM Strategic Value's value of 0.80 is 15.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WAM Strategic Value ranks #439 out of 1607 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WAM Strategic Value has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAM Strategic Value's PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, WAM Strategic Value ranks #439 out of 1607 companies for PB Ratio. This puts WAM Strategic Value in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. WAM Strategic Value's value of 0.80 is 15.8% below this benchmark. Historically, WAM Strategic Value's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 0.95, WAM Strategic Value 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 1,607 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. WAM Strategic Value's current PB Ratio of 0.80 is 15.8% 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 WAM Strategic Value 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. WAM Strategic Value's current PB Ratio is 0.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAM Strategic Value stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.21, compared to a current price of A$1.07 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 15.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. WAM Strategic Value's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR), the current PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Jun. 25, 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 WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Strategic Value stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.07 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.21.
GuruFocus considers WAM Strategic Value to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAR:
PB Ratio: 0.80 (near median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: A$1.21 vs. price of A$1.07 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.8% below the Asset Management median (#439 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WAM Strategic Value Ltd is an investment company. The company is engaged in investing activities, including cash, term deposits, and equity investments. Its investment objectives are to provide capital growth over the medium-to-long term, deliver a stream of dividends, and preserve capital while providing shareholders with exposure to a diversified equities portfolio.
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