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Lojas Quero-QueroBSP:LJQQ3 -4.20%68 PB Ratio is 0.69 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates BSP:LJQQ3 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R$2.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,080 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lojas Quero-Quero ranks better than 77.96% on this metric.
Lojas Quero-Quero SA stock PB Ratio (=0.72) is close to 10-year low of 0.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lojas Quero-Quero's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:LJQQ3'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 1.65 Max: 9.4
Current: 0.69
During the past 9 years, Lojas Quero-Quero's highest PB Ratio was 9.40. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.65.
BSP:LJQQ3's PB Ratio is ranked better than 77.96% of 1080
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs BSP:LJQQ3: 0.69
During the past 12 months, Lojas Quero-Quero's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -35.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Lojas Quero-Quero was 59.10% per year. The lowest was -11.30% per year. And the median was 28.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Lojas Quero-Quero (BSP:LJQQ3) 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.
Lojas Quero-Quero PB Ratio Related Terms
Lojas Quero-Quero PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lojas Quero-Quero'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 Retail subindustry, Lojas Quero-Quero'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.
Lojas Quero-Quero PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lojas Quero-Quero's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lojas Quero-Quero'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.
Lojas Quero-Quero (BSP:LJQQ3) has a PB Ratio of 0.69 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Lojas Quero-Quero and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, Lojas Quero-Quero's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 9.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Lojas Quero-Quero ranks #238 out of 1080 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Lojas Quero-Quero's PB Ratio too high?
Lojas Quero-Quero's current PB Ratio of 0.69 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 9.40. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Lojas Quero-Quero's value of 0.69 is 52.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lojas Quero-Quero ranks #238 out of 1080 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lojas Quero-Quero has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lojas Quero-Quero's PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lojas Quero-Quero ranks #238 out of 1080 companies for PB Ratio. This places Lojas Quero-Quero in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.46. Lojas Quero-Quero's value of 0.69 is 52.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Lojas Quero-Quero's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 9.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Lojas Quero-Quero 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.46, based on 1,080 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. Lojas Quero-Quero's current PB Ratio of 0.69 is 52.7% 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 Lojas Quero-Quero and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lojas Quero-Quero's current PB Ratio is 0.69, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lojas Quero-Quero stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lojas Quero-Quero (BSP:LJQQ3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.90, compared to a current price of R$1.14 — trading 60.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.69, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 52.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.46. Lojas Quero-Quero's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Lojas Quero-Quero (BSP:LJQQ3), the current PB Ratio is 0.69 as of Jul. 21, 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 Lojas Quero-Quero (BSP:LJQQ3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lojas Quero-Quero stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$1.14 is trading 60.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.90.
GuruFocus considers Lojas Quero-Quero to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:LJQQ3:
PB Ratio: 0.69 (58% below median its 10-year median of 1.65)
GF Value™: R$2.90 vs. price of R$1.14 (60.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#238 of 1080)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:LJQQ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lojas Quero-Quero SA is mainly engaged in retail trade activities in general, offering building materials, household appliances and furniture, and related activities such as import, rendering of correspondent bank services and intermediation of extended warranty sales. It currently has stores distributed in the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Cataria, Parana, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Sao Paulo, in addition to three distribution centers. The company has one operating segment, which consists of revenues obtained from retail activities, financial services, and credit cards on a segregated basis.
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