West Cobar MetalsASX:WC1 PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 0.45. Among 2,356 Metals & Mining companies, West Cobar Metals ranks better than 89.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Cobar Metals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WC1'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.84
Current: 0.6
During the past 4 years, West Cobar Metals's highest PB Ratio was 0.84. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.45.
ASX:WC1's PB Ratio is ranked better than 89.52% of 2356
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.265
vs ASX:WC1: 0.60
During the past 12 months, West Cobar Metals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -55.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -27.30% per year.
During the past 4 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of West Cobar Metals was -27.30% per year. The lowest was -27.30% per year. And the median was -27.30% 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.
West Cobar Metals PB Ratio Related Terms
West Cobar Metals PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Cobar Metals'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, West Cobar Metals'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.
West Cobar Metals PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, West Cobar Metals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Cobar Metals'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.
West Cobar Metals (ASX:WC1) has a PB Ratio of 0.59 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on West Cobar Metals and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, West Cobar Metals' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, West Cobar Metals ranks #247 out of 2356 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is West Cobar Metals' PB Ratio too high?
West Cobar Metals' current PB Ratio of 0.59 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.84. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. West Cobar Metals' value of 0.59 is 74% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Cobar Metals ranks #247 out of 2356 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does West Cobar Metals' PB Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, West Cobar Metals ranks #247 out of 2356 companies for PB Ratio. This places West Cobar Metals in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. West Cobar Metals' value of 0.59 is 74% below this benchmark. Historically, West Cobar Metals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 2.27, West Cobar Metals 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.27, based on 2,356 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. West Cobar Metals's current PB Ratio of 0.59 is 74% 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 West Cobar Metals 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. West Cobar Metals's current PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Cobar Metals stock overvalued right now?
West Cobar Metals (ASX:WC1) has a current PB Ratio of 0.59. The current PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 74% 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 West Cobar Metals (ASX:WC1), the current PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Jun. 30, 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.
West Cobar Metals Ltd is a minerals exploration and development company focused on critical minerals within Australia. The company's projects include Salazar Critical Minerals, Fraser Range Project and Bulla Park.
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