Koninklijke KPN NVCHIX:KPNA +1.95%70 PB Ratio is 4.88 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 3.76. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KPNA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Telecommunication Services companies, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks worse than 84.8% on this metric.
Koninklijke KPN NV stock PB Ratio (=4.86) is close to 5-year high of 5.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koninklijke KPN NV's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:KPNa'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.87 Med: 3.76 Max: 7.45
Current: 4.86
During the past 13 years, Koninklijke KPN NV's highest PB Ratio was 7.45. The lowest was 2.87. And the median was 3.76.
CHIX:KPNa's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 84.8% of 342
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.88
vs CHIX:KPNa: 4.86
During the past 12 months, Koninklijke KPN NV's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Koninklijke KPN NV was 41.60% per year. The lowest was -44.30% per year. And the median was -4.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNa) 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.
Koninklijke KPN NV PB Ratio Related Terms
Koninklijke KPN NV PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koninklijke KPN 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 Telecom Services subindustry, Koninklijke KPN 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.
Koninklijke KPN NV PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Koninklijke KPN NV's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke KPN 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.
* 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.
Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA) has a PB Ratio of 4.88 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 Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 3.76. Over the past decade, Koninklijke KPN NV's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.87 to 7.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #290 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV's PB Ratio too high?
Koninklijke KPN NV's current PB Ratio of 4.88 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.87 to a high of 7.45. The Telecommunication Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.88. Koninklijke KPN NV's value of 4.88 is 159.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #290 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Koninklijke KPN NV has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke KPN NV's PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #290 out of 342 companies for PB Ratio. This places Koninklijke KPN NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.88. Koninklijke KPN NV's value of 4.88 is 159.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Koninklijke KPN NV's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.87 to 7.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.76 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Koninklijke KPN NV 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.88, based on 342 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. Koninklijke KPN NV's current PB Ratio of 4.88 is 159.6% 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 Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koninklijke KPN NV's current PB Ratio is 4.88, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 3.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.00, compared to a current price of €4.49 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.88, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.76 and 159.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.88. Koninklijke KPN NV's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA), the current PB Ratio is 4.88 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.49 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.00.
GuruFocus considers Koninklijke KPN NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:KPNA:
PB Ratio: 4.88 (30% above median its 10-year median of 3.76)
GF Value™: €4.00 vs. price of €4.49 (12.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#290 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:KPNA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KPN is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the Netherlands. It has 40% share of the broadband market and 20% of the postpaid mobile market, with VodafoneZiggo (mobile and fixed) and Odido (mobile) as main competitors. KPN is rolling out fiber to the home in the Netherlands and expects to have most of the country covered by 2026. KPN's management has a cost-conscious mentality, something that has allowed it to grow dividends at midsingle digits over many years.
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