Yancoal AustraliaASX:YAL -1.72%78 PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates ASX:YAL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Other Energy Sources companies, Yancoal Australia ranks better than 71.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yancoal Australia's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:YAL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.77 Max: 1.49
Current: 0.84
During the past 13 years, Yancoal Australia's highest PB Ratio was 1.49. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.77.
ASX:YAL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 71.02% of 176
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs ASX:YAL: 0.84
During the past 12 months, Yancoal Australia's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Yancoal Australia was 17.60% per year. The lowest was -58.00% per year. And the median was 1.70% 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.
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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.
Yancoal Australia PB Ratio Related Terms
Yancoal Australia PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yancoal Australia'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 Thermal Coal subindustry, Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia PB Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Yancoal Australia's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) has a PB Ratio of 0.84 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Yancoal Australia's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #51 out of 176 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Yancoal Australia's PB Ratio too high?
Yancoal Australia's current PB Ratio of 0.84 is near median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 1.49. The Other Energy Sources industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Yancoal Australia's value of 0.84 is 39.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #51 out of 176 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #51 out of 176 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Yancoal Australia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Yancoal Australia's value of 0.84 is 39.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Yancoal Australia's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Yancoal Australia 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median PB Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.39, based on 176 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. Yancoal Australia's current PB Ratio of 0.84 is 39.6% 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yancoal Australia's current PB Ratio is 0.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.79, compared to a current price of A$5.73 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 39.6% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.39. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL), the current PB Ratio is 0.84 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 Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$5.73 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.79.
GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:YAL:
PB Ratio: 0.84 (near median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: A$4.79 vs. price of A$5.73 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.6% below the Other Energy Sources median (#51 of 176)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:YAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
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