WA Gold (ASX:WAU) PB Ratio: 1.18 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


What is WA Gold PB Ratio?

WA Gold ASX:WAU +11.11% PB Ratio is 1.18 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,358 Metals & Mining companies, WA Gold ranks better than 76.34% 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 (2026-06-25), WA Gold's share price is A$0.02. WA Gold's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.02. Hence, WA Gold's PB Ratio of today is 1.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for WA Gold's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:WAU' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 1.18
Current: 1.18

During the past 13 years, WA Gold's highest PB Ratio was 1.18. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

ASX:WAU's PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.34% of 2358 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.27 vs ASX:WAU: 1.18

During the past 12 months, WA Gold's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -29.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of WA Gold was 154.60% per year. The lowest was -63.70% per year. And the median was -23.65% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


WA Gold  (ASX:WAU) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


WA Gold PB Ratio Related Terms


WA Gold PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WA Gold'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.

WA Gold PB Ratio Chart

WA Gold Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.83 0.61 0.36 0.41 0.50

WA Gold Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.41 0.55 0.50 1.29

WA Gold PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, WA Gold'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.


WA Gold PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, WA Gold's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WA Gold's PB Ratio falls into.



WA Gold 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.

WA Gold's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=0.02/0.017
=1.18

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.18 mean?
WA Gold (ASX:WAU) has a PB Ratio of 1.18 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 WA Gold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WA Gold ranks #558 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is WA Gold's PB Ratio too high?
WA Gold's current PB Ratio is 1.18. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. WA Gold's value of 1.18 is 48% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WA Gold ranks #558 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does WA Gold's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, WA Gold ranks #558 out of 2358 companies for PB Ratio. This places WA Gold in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. WA Gold's value of 1.18 is 48% 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 2.27, 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. WA Gold's current PB Ratio of 1.18 is 48% 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 WA Gold and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WA Gold's current PB Ratio is 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WA Gold stock overvalued right now?
WA Gold (ASX:WAU) has a current PB Ratio of 1.18. The current PB Ratio is 1.18 and 48% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.27. 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 WA Gold (ASX:WAU), the current PB Ratio is 1.18 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.

WA Gold Business Description

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Address 28 Ord Street, Suite 2, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
WA Gold Ltd is engaged in Mineral exploration and development.