BicBICEF +0.32%73 PB Ratio is 1.31 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates BICEF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,895 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Bic ranks worse than 52.66% 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), Bic's share price is $62.65. Bic's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $47.92. Hence, Bic's PB Ratio of today is 1.31.
Warning Sign:
Bic stock PB Ratio (=1.42) is close to 2-year high of 1.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bic's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BICEF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.5 Max: 3.43
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, Bic's highest PB Ratio was 3.43. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.50.
BICEF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 52.66% of 1895
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs BICEF: 1.40
During the past 12 months, Bic's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Bic was 10.90% per year. The lowest was -4.50% per year. And the median was 3.65% 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.
Bic PB Ratio Related Terms
Bic PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bic'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Bic'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.
Bic PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bic's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bic'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.
Bic's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Bic (BICEF) has a PB Ratio of 1.31 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 Bic and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.50. Over the past decade, Bic's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Bic ranks #998 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Bic's PB Ratio too high?
Bic's current PB Ratio of 1.31 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 3.43. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Bic's value of 1.31 is 1.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bic ranks #998 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bic has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bic's PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bic ranks #998 out of 1895 companies for PB Ratio. This places Bic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Bic's value of 1.31 is 1.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Bic's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.50 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Bic 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.33, based on 1,895 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. Bic's current PB Ratio of 1.31 is 1.5% 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 Bic and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bic's current PB Ratio is 1.31, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bic (BICEF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $65.91, compared to a current price of $62.65 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.31, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.50 and 1.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. Bic's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Bic (BICEF), the current PB Ratio is 1.31 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 Bic (BICEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bic stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $62.65 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $65.91.
GuruFocus considers Bic to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BICEF:
PB Ratio: 1.31 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.50)
GF Value™: $65.91 vs. price of $62.65 (4.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#998 of 1895)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BICEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bic manufactures and markets writing instruments lighters shavers advertising and promotional products in France and globally. The company offers its products through various channels stationery stores office supplies companies convenience stores distributors wholesalers cash, and e-commerce. Its products include BIC 3, BIC Comfort 3, BIC Flex range BIC Flex Hybrid range BIC Pure 3 Lady BIC Soleil and Others. The company generates majority of the market is in North America followed by Europe and the developing markets of the Middle East Africa, and Asia.
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