Contax ParticipacoesBSP:CTAX3 -2.13%42 PB Ratio is 0.14 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTAX3 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,049 Business Services companies, Contax Participacoes ranks better than 98.86% on this metric.
Contax Participacoes SA stock PB Ratio (=0.14) is close to 1-year low of 0.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Contax Participacoes's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CTAX3'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.3 Max: 40.27
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, Contax Participacoes's highest PB Ratio was 40.27. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.30.
BSP:CTAX3's PB Ratio is ranked better than 98.86% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs BSP:CTAX3: 0.14
During the past 12 months, Contax Participacoes's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -15.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Contax Participacoes was 45.90% per year. The lowest was -92.30% per year. And the median was 7.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Contax Participacoes PB Ratio Related Terms
Contax Participacoes PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contax Participacoes'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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, Contax Participacoes'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.
Contax Participacoes PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Contax Participacoes's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contax Participacoes'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.
Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) has a PB Ratio of 0.14 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Contax Participacoes and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Contax Participacoes' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 40.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #12 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Contax Participacoes' PB Ratio too high?
Contax Participacoes' current PB Ratio of 0.14 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 40.27. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Contax Participacoes' value of 0.14 is 91.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #12 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Contax Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contax Participacoes' PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #12 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This places Contax Participacoes in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Contax Participacoes' value of 0.14 is 91.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Contax Participacoes' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 40.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Contax Participacoes 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.62, based on 1,049 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. Contax Participacoes's current PB Ratio of 0.14 is 91.4% 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 Contax Participacoes and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contax Participacoes's current PB Ratio is 0.14, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contax Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.48, compared to a current price of R$0.46 — trading 68.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.14, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 91.4% below the Business Services industry median of 1.62. Contax Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3), the current PB Ratio is 0.14 as of Jun. 26, 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$0.46 is trading 68.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.48.
GuruFocus considers Contax Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CTAX3:
PB Ratio: 0.14 (53% below median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: R$1.48 vs. price of R$0.46 (68.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.4% below the Business Services median (#12 of 1049)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTAX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Contax Participacoes SA formerly, ATMA Participacoes SA is engaged in Industrial Maintenance and Facilities, (ii) Customer Service (contact center and trade marketing) and (iii) Information Technology.
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