Colruyt Group NVCUYTY +6.69%72 PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 2.59. GuruFocus rates CUYTY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Colruyt Group NV ranks better than 58.17% 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 (2026-06-25), Colruyt Group NV's share price is $10.20. Colruyt Group NV's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $7.63. Hence, Colruyt Group NV's PB Ratio of today is 1.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colruyt Group NV's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CUYTY'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11 Med: 2.59 Max: 4.49
Current: 1.31
During the past 13 years, Colruyt Group NV's highest PB Ratio was 4.49. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 2.59.
CUYTY's PB Ratio is ranked better than 58.17% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.655
vs CUYTY: 1.31
During the past 12 months, Colruyt Group NV's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Colruyt Group NV was 25.60% per year. The lowest was 4.30% per year. And the median was 8.80% per year.
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Colruyt Group NV (OTCPK:CUYTY) PB Ratio Explanation
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Colruyt Group NV PB Ratio Related Terms
Colruyt Group NV PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colruyt Group 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Colruyt Group 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.
Colruyt Group NV PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colruyt Group NV's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colruyt Group 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.
Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) has a PB Ratio of 1.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, Colruyt Group NV's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 4.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #128 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is Colruyt Group NV's PB Ratio too high?
Colruyt Group NV's current PB Ratio of 1.34 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 4.49. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Colruyt Group NV's value of 1.34 is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #128 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Colruyt Group NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colruyt Group NV's PB Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #128 out of 306 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Colruyt Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Colruyt Group NV's value of 1.34 is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Colruyt Group NV's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 4.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Colruyt Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.66, based on 306 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. Colruyt Group NV's current PB Ratio of 1.34 is 19% 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 Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colruyt Group NV's current PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colruyt Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.13, compared to a current price of $10.20 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 19% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.66. Colruyt Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY), the current PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Jun. 25, 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.20 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.13.
GuruFocus considers Colruyt Group NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CUYTY:
PB Ratio: 1.34 (48% below median its 10-year median of 2.59)
GF Value™: $14.13 vs. price of $10.20 (27.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19% below the Retail - Defensive median (#128 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUYTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colruyt Group NV is a retail group that operates in the areas of expertise Food, Health and Well-being, Non-Food and Energy, mainly in Belgium, but also in other countries, including France and Luxembourg. It operates a chain of supermarkets under the Colruyt brand, offering products at low prices through both physical outlets and webshops. The group is also active in the wholesale segment through Spar stores and the Solucious food service, among other initiatives. Its operating segments are: Food; Health and Well-being and Non-food; and Group activities, Real Estate and Energy. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment, which offers a diverse range of food brands and sells directly to bulk and other consumers through its own stores and online channels (retail).
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