Close Brothers GroupCBGPY +0.25%58 PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates CBGPY with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,515 Banks companies, Close Brothers Group ranks better than 92.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Close Brothers Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CBGPY'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 1.22 Max: 2.32
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, Close Brothers Group's highest PB Ratio was 2.32. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 1.22.
CBGPY's PB Ratio is ranked better than 92.08% of 1515
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs CBGPY: 0.41
During the past 12 months, Close Brothers Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.80% 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 4.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Close Brothers Group was 21.00% per year. The lowest was -0.70% per year. And the median was 6.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Close Brothers Group (OTCPK:CBGPY) 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.
Close Brothers Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Close Brothers Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Close Brothers Group'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Close Brothers Group'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.
Close Brothers Group PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Close Brothers Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Close Brothers Group'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.
Close Brothers Group (CBGPY) has a PB Ratio of 0.41 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 Close Brothers Group and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Close Brothers Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 2.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #120 out of 1515 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Close Brothers Group's PB Ratio too high?
Close Brothers Group's current PB Ratio of 0.41 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 2.32. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Close Brothers Group's value of 0.41 is 62% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #120 out of 1515 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Close Brothers Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Close Brothers Group's PB Ratio compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #120 out of 1515 companies for PB Ratio. This places Close Brothers Group in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Close Brothers Group's value of 0.41 is 62% below this benchmark. Historically, Close Brothers Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 2.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Close Brothers Group 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 Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.08, based on 1,515 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. Close Brothers Group's current PB Ratio of 0.41 is 62% 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 Close Brothers Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Close Brothers Group's current PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Close Brothers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group (CBGPY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.91, compared to a current price of $12.12 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 62% below the Banks industry median of 1.08. Close Brothers Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Close Brothers Group (CBGPY), the current PB Ratio is 0.41 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 Close Brothers Group (CBGPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.12 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.91.
GuruFocus considers Close Brothers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CBGPY:
PB Ratio: 0.41 (66% below median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: $9.91 vs. price of $12.12 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62% below the Banks median (#120 of 1515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CBGPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Close Brothers Group PLC is a banking group that provides lending, deposit-taking, and securities trading services. The group mostly offers services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. Its operating segments are: Commercial, Retail, and Property. Maximum revenue is generated from its Commercial segment, which mainly offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market. The Retail segment provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers, and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and the Property segment offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.
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