Alfa Laval ABCHIX:ALFAS +1.98%92 PB Ratio is 5.09 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 4.03. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALFAS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of kr475.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,981 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks worse than 77.79% 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 (2026-07-01), Alfa Laval AB's share price is kr576.30. Alfa Laval AB's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr113.19. Hence, Alfa Laval AB's PB Ratio of today is 5.09.
Warning Sign:
Alfa Laval AB stock PB Ratio (=4.94) is close to 10-year high of 5.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Laval AB's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ALFAs'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.43 Med: 4.03 Max: 5.37
Current: 5.11
During the past 13 years, Alfa Laval AB's highest PB Ratio was 5.37. The lowest was 2.43. And the median was 4.03.
CHIX:ALFAs's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 77.79% of 2981
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.3
vs CHIX:ALFAs: 5.11
During the past 12 months, Alfa Laval AB's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Alfa Laval AB was 24.10% per year. The lowest was 6.10% per year. And the median was 9.20% 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.
Alfa Laval AB PB Ratio Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a PB Ratio of 5.09 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 4.03. Over the past decade, Alfa Laval AB's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.43 to 5.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #2319 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's PB Ratio too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current PB Ratio of 5.09 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 4.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 5.37. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.30. Alfa Laval AB's value of 5.09 is 121.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #2319 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #2319 out of 2981 companies for PB Ratio. This places Alfa Laval AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.30. Alfa Laval AB's value of 5.09 is 121.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Laval AB's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.43 to 5.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.03 vs. the industry median of 2.30, Alfa Laval AB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.30, based on 2,981 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. Alfa Laval AB's current PB Ratio of 5.09 is 121.3% 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current PB Ratio is 5.09, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr475.35, compared to a current price of kr576.30 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 5.09, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 4.03 and 121.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.30. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current PB Ratio is 5.09 as of Jul. 01, 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr576.30 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr475.35.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:
PB Ratio: 5.09 (26% above median its 10-year median of 4.03)
GF Value™: kr475.35 vs. price of kr576.30 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.3% above the Industrial Products median (#2319 of 2981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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