NexansCHIX:NEXP -4.92%75 PB Ratio is 3.09 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NEXP with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €102.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,981 Industrial Products companies, Nexans ranks worse than 62.83% 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 (2026-06-29), Nexans's share price is €141.00. Nexans's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €45.70. Hence, Nexans's PB Ratio of today is 3.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nexans's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NEXp'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 2.04 Max: 3.58
Current: 3.09
During the past 13 years, Nexans's highest PB Ratio was 3.58. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 2.04.
CHIX:NEXp's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 62.83% of 2981
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs CHIX:NEXp: 3.09
During the past 12 months, Nexans's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nexans was 19.10% per year. The lowest was -20.30% per year. And the median was 2.85% 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.
Nexans PB Ratio Related Terms
Nexans PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nexans'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Nexans'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.
Nexans PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nexans's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexans'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.
Nexans'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.
Nexans (CHIX:NEXP) has a PB Ratio of 3.09 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nexans and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 2.04. Over the past decade, Nexans' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 3.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexans ranks #1873 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Nexans' PB Ratio too high?
Nexans' current PB Ratio of 3.09 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 2.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 3.58. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.26. Nexans' value of 3.09 is 36.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexans ranks #1873 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nexans has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexans' PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nexans ranks #1873 out of 2981 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nexans in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.26. Nexans' value of 3.09 is 36.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nexans' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 3.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Nexans 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 2.26, 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. Nexans's current PB Ratio of 3.09 is 36.7% 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 Nexans and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexans's current PB Ratio is 3.09, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexans (CHIX:NEXP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €102.50, compared to a current price of €141.00 — trading 37.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.09, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 36.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.26. Nexans' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Nexans (CHIX:NEXP), the current PB Ratio is 3.09 as of Jun. 29, 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 Nexans (CHIX:NEXP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexans stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €141.00 is trading 37.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €102.50.
GuruFocus considers Nexans to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NEXP:
PB Ratio: 3.09 (51% above median its 10-year median of 2.04)
GF Value™: €102.50 vs. price of €141.00 (37.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1873 of 2981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:NEXP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nexans is focused on electrification and provides cabling technologies and services across the value chain, including engineering and design, production, manufacturing, testing, installation, maintenance and repair. Its segments are: PWR-Transmission, supporting the energy transition through subsea and interconnection projects; PWR-Grid, providing cables, accessories and services for grid modernization; and PWR-Connect, which generates maximum revenue through solutions for data centers, electric vehicles and critical buildings. Its technologies include mass impregnated (MI), cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), and dynamic cables. It focuses on the electrical safety of end users, products that are easy to handle and install, and smart products integrated into a digital ecosystem.
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