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The historical rank and industry rank for Alexandria Containers and Goods's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:ALCN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 5.37 Max: 14.17
Current: 12.04
During the past 13 years, Alexandria Containers and Goods's highest PB Ratio was 14.17. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 5.37.
CAI:ALCN's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 98.05% of 972
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.295
vs CAI:ALCN: 12.04
During the past 12 months, Alexandria Containers and Goods's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 27.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Alexandria Containers and Goods was 70.60% per year. The lowest was -2.00% per year. And the median was 24.40% 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.
Alexandria Containers and Goods PB Ratio Related Terms
Alexandria Containers and Goods PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Alexandria Containers and Goods PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Alexandria Containers and Goods'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.
Alexandria Containers and Goods PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alexandria Containers and Goods's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexandria Containers and Goods's PB Ratio falls into.
Alexandria Containers and Goods PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Alexandria Containers and Goods (CAI:ALCN) has a PB Ratio of 12.04 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Alexandria Containers and Goods and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 5.37. Over the past decade, Alexandria Containers and Goods' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 14.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexandria Containers and Goods ranks #953 out of 972 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Alexandria Containers and Goods' PB Ratio too high?
Alexandria Containers and Goods' current PB Ratio of 12.04 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 5.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 14.17. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.30. Alexandria Containers and Goods' value of 12.04 is 829.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alexandria Containers and Goods ranks #953 out of 972 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alexandria Containers and Goods has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexandria Containers and Goods' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alexandria Containers and Goods ranks #953 out of 972 companies for PB Ratio. This places Alexandria Containers and Goods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.30. Alexandria Containers and Goods' value of 12.04 is 829.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Alexandria Containers and Goods' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 14.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.37 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Alexandria Containers and Goods has consistently been above 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.30, based on 972 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. Alexandria Containers and Goods's current PB Ratio of 12.04 is 829.7% above 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 Alexandria Containers and Goods and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alexandria Containers and Goods's current PB Ratio is 12.04, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 5.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexandria Containers and Goods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Containers and Goods (CAI:ALCN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£26.12, compared to a current price of E£32.74 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 12.04, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 5.37 and 829.7% above the Transportation industry median of 1.30. Alexandria Containers and Goods' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Alexandria Containers and Goods (CAI:ALCN), the current PB Ratio is 12.04 as of Sep. 03, 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 Alexandria Containers and Goods (CAI:ALCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Containers and Goods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£32.74 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£26.12.
GuruFocus considers Alexandria Containers and Goods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:ALCN:
PB Ratio: 12.04 (124% above median its 10-year median of 5.37)
GF Value™: E£26.12 vs. price of E£32.74 (25.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 829.7% above the Transportation median (#953 of 972)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:ALCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexandria Containers and Goods is a cargo-handling company. It specializes in all activities related to container handling. The company offers a range of maritime services, including stevedoring and storage. Its operating segments include the Alexandria container terminal in Alexandria Port, and the Al Dakhalia container terminal in Dekheila Port.
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