Desert Control ASDRTFF 65 PB Ratio is 4.32 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 4.43. GuruFocus rates DRTFF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.19. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, Desert Control AS ranks worse than 66.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Desert Control AS's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DRTFF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25 Med: 4.43 Max: 9.1
Current: 2.01
During the past 7 years, Desert Control AS's highest PB Ratio was 9.10. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 4.43.
DRTFF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 66.53% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs DRTFF: 2.01
During the past 12 months, Desert Control AS's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -36.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -29.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.70% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Desert Control AS was 40.90% per year. The lowest was -33.50% per year. And the median was 2.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Desert Control AS (OTCPK:DRTFF) 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.
Desert Control AS PB Ratio Related Terms
Desert Control AS PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Desert Control 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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Desert Control 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.
Desert Control AS PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Desert Control AS's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Desert Control 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.
* 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.
Desert Control AS (DRTFF) has a PB Ratio of 4.32 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Desert Control AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.43. Over the past decade, Desert Control AS's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 9.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Desert Control AS ranks #165 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Desert Control AS's PB Ratio too high?
Desert Control AS's current PB Ratio of 4.32 is near median its 10-year median of 4.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 9.10. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Desert Control AS's value of 4.32 is 188% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Desert Control AS ranks #165 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Desert Control AS has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desert Control AS's PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Desert Control AS ranks #165 out of 248 companies for PB Ratio. This places Desert Control AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Desert Control AS's value of 4.32 is 188% above this benchmark. Historically, Desert Control AS's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 9.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.43 vs. the industry median of 1.50, Desert Control 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 an Agriculture company?
The median PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.50, based on 248 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. Desert Control AS's current PB Ratio of 4.32 is 188% 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 Desert Control AS and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Desert Control AS's current PB Ratio is 4.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desert Control AS stock overvalued right now?
Desert Control AS (DRTFF) has a current PB Ratio of 4.32. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.19, compared to a current price of $0.28 — trading 76.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.43 and 188% above the Agriculture industry median of 1.50. Desert Control AS's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Desert Control AS (DRTFF), the current PB Ratio is 4.32 as of Jun. 28, 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 Desert Control AS (DRTFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desert Control AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.28 is trading 76.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.19.
Key valuation signals for DRTFF:
PB Ratio: 4.32 (near median its 10-year median of 4.43)
GF Value™: $1.19 vs. price of $0.28 (76.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 188% above the Agriculture median (#165 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DRTFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Desert Control AS delivers measurable water savings and improved soil performance through its proprietary LNC technology. The Company monetizes LNC through a combination of direct services, recurring outcome-based contracts, and partner-based licensing, depending on geography and customer segment. It developed a patented non-intrusive process to reverse desertification, rehabilitate degraded soils, and reduce water and fertiliser consumption. The Company currently reports its operations as a single segment (soil conditioning solutions). Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Norway.
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