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Bridgford FoodsBRID -0.77%52 PB Ratio is 0.51 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates BRID with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,904 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Bridgford Foods ranks better than 87.87% 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 (2026-09-02), Bridgford Foods's share price is $6.1325. Bridgford Foods's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was $12.09. Hence, Bridgford Foods's PB Ratio of today is 0.51.
Good Sign:
Bridgford Foods Corp stock PB Ratio (=0.51) is close to 10-year low of 0.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bridgford Foods's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BRID'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 1.92 Max: 4.68
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, Bridgford Foods's highest PB Ratio was 4.68. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 1.92.
BRID's PB Ratio is ranked better than 87.87% of 1904
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs BRID: 0.51
During the past 12 months, Bridgford Foods's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% 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 14.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Bridgford Foods was 30.60% per year. The lowest was -14.10% per year. And the median was 8.40% 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.
Bridgford Foods PB Ratio Related Terms
Bridgford Foods PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bridgford Foods'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Bridgford Foods'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.
Bridgford Foods PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bridgford Foods's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bridgford Foods'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.
Bridgford Foods'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.
Bridgford Foods (BRID) has a PB Ratio of 0.51 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Bridgford Foods and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, Bridgford Foods' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 4.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Bridgford Foods ranks #231 out of 1904 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Bridgford Foods' PB Ratio too high?
Bridgford Foods' current PB Ratio of 0.51 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 4.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. Bridgford Foods' value of 0.51 is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bridgford Foods ranks #231 out of 1904 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bridgford Foods has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bridgford Foods' PB Ratio compare to CLNN and BOF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bridgford Foods ranks #231 out of 1904 companies for PB Ratio. This places Bridgford Foods in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. Bridgford Foods' value of 0.51 is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Bridgford Foods' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 4.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Bridgford Foods 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 1.41, based on 1,904 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. Bridgford Foods's current PB Ratio of 0.51 is 63.8% 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 Bridgford Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bridgford Foods's current PB Ratio is 0.51, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bridgford Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgford Foods (BRID) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.71, compared to a current price of $6.13 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.51, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 63.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.41. Bridgford Foods' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Bridgford Foods (BRID), the current PB Ratio is 0.51 as of Sep. 02, 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 Bridgford Foods (BRID) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgford Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.13 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.71.
GuruFocus considers Bridgford Foods to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BRID:
PB Ratio: 0.51 (73% below median its 10-year median of 1.92)
GF Value™: $8.71 vs. price of $6.13 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#231 of 1904)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRID stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bridgford Foods Corp manufactures, markets, and distributes frozen and snack food products in the United States. The two business segments are: the processing and distribution of frozen products, and the processing and distribution of snack food products. Its product offerings include meat snacks, breads and rolls, biscuits, and ready-to-eat sandwiches, among others. The company offers frozen food products to the foodservice and retail customers through wholesalers, cooperatives, and distributors; and snack food items to supermarkets, mass merchandise, and convenience retail stores through customer-owned distribution centers, as well as a direct store delivery network. A majority of the company's revenue is derived from the snack food products segment.
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