ISS ASCHIX:ISSC +7.36%71 PB Ratio is 4.45 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 2.93. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ISSC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of kr170.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,050 Business Services companies, ISS AS ranks worse than 85.14% 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 (2026-07-02), ISS AS's share price is kr269.70. ISS AS's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr60.56. Hence, ISS AS's PB Ratio of today is 4.45.
Warning Sign:
ISS AS stock PB Ratio (=4.48) is close to 10-year high of 4.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for ISS AS's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ISSc'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17 Med: 2.93 Max: 4.49
Current: 4.48
During the past 13 years, ISS AS's highest PB Ratio was 4.49. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 2.93.
CHIX:ISSc's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 85.14% of 1050
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.635
vs CHIX:ISSc: 4.48
During the past 12 months, ISS AS's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of ISS AS was 64.50% per year. The lowest was -22.20% per year. And the median was 3.30% 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.
ISS AS PB Ratio Related Terms
ISS AS PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ISS AS'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 Business Services subindustry, ISS AS'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.
ISS AS PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ISS AS's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ISS AS'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.
ISS AS'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.
ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC) has a PB Ratio of 4.45 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on ISS AS and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 2.93. Over the past decade, ISS AS's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 4.49. According to the industry distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #894 out of 1050 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is ISS AS's PB Ratio too high?
ISS AS's current PB Ratio of 4.45 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 2.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 4.49. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. ISS AS's value of 4.45 is 172.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #894 out of 1050 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ISS AS has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISS AS's PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #894 out of 1050 companies for PB Ratio. This places ISS AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. ISS AS's value of 4.45 is 172.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ISS AS's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 4.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.93 vs. the industry median of 1.64, ISS AS 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.64, based on 1,050 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. ISS AS's current PB Ratio of 4.45 is 172.2% 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 ISS AS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ISS AS's current PB Ratio is 4.45, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr170.19, compared to a current price of kr269.70 — trading 58.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.45, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 2.93 and 172.2% above the Business Services industry median of 1.64. ISS AS's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC), the current PB Ratio is 4.45 as of Jul. 02, 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 ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISS AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr269.70 is trading 58.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr170.19.
GuruFocus considers ISS AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ISSC:
PB Ratio: 4.45 (52% above median its 10-year median of 2.93)
GF Value™: kr170.19 vs. price of kr269.70 (58.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 172.2% above the Business Services median (#894 of 1050)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ISSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ISS AS is a provider of workplace and facility service solutions with a focus on cleaning, property, catering, support, security, and facility management. It has four segments: Financial services, Professional services, Technology, and Life sciences. Its core services offered to customers consist of cleaning, food, technical, and workplace services. Revenue is mainly generated in European end markets, with the majority earned in the United Kingdom.
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