Barco NVCHIX:BARB 78 PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BARB with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.01. Among 2,413 Hardware companies, Barco NV ranks better than 80.23% 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 (2026-06-27), Barco NV's share price is €9.705. Barco NV's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €8.70. Hence, Barco NV's PB Ratio of today is 1.12.
Good Sign:
Barco NV stock PB Ratio (=0.97) is close to 10-year low of 0.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barco NV's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BARb'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 2.19 Max: 4.32
Current: 0.97
During the past 13 years, Barco NV's highest PB Ratio was 4.32. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 2.19.
CHIX:BARb's PB Ratio is ranked better than 80.23% of 2413
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs CHIX:BARb: 0.97
During the past 12 months, Barco NV's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Barco NV was 967.80% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 3.40% 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.
Barco NV PB Ratio Related Terms
Barco NV PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barco NV'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Barco NV'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.
Barco NV PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Barco NV's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barco NV'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.
Barco NV'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.
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a PB Ratio of 1.12 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Barco NV and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, Barco NV's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 4.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #477 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Barco NV's PB Ratio too high?
Barco NV's current PB Ratio of 1.12 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 4.32. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.40. Barco NV's value of 1.12 is 53.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #477 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barco NV has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barco NV's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #477 out of 2413 companies for PB Ratio. This places Barco NV in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.40. Barco NV's value of 1.12 is 53.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Barco NV's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 4.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Barco NV 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.40, based on 2,413 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. Barco NV's current PB Ratio of 1.12 is 53.3% 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 Barco NV and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barco NV's current PB Ratio is 1.12, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barco NV stock overvalued right now?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a current PB Ratio of 1.12. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.01, compared to a current price of €9.71 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.12, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 53.3% below the Hardware industry median of 2.40. Barco NV's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB), the current PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Jun. 27, 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barco NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.71 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.01.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BARB:
PB Ratio: 1.12 (49% below median its 10-year median of 2.19)
GF Value™: €16.01 vs. price of €9.71 (39.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.3% below the Hardware median (#477 of 2413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BARB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barco NV is an electronics company with three business segments: Entertainment, Enterprise, and Healthcare. The Entertainment business segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises two business units; Cinema which offers the industry's complete range of laser and lamp-based cinema projectors, including image processing and audio solutions; and the Immersive Experience business unit, which offers solutions tailored to the specific needs of large venues, live events, themed entertainment (museums, theme parks, digital immersive art installations, projection mapping, etc.) and simulation applications: projection, image processing, and related services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Americas, followed by EMEA and the Asia-Pacific regions.
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