Famous BrandsFMBRF 84 PB Ratio is 3.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 6.92. GuruFocus rates FMBRF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks worse than 81.05% 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), Famous Brands's share price is $3.0453. Famous Brands's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.85. Hence, Famous Brands's PB Ratio of today is 3.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Famous Brands's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FMBRF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45 Med: 6.92 Max: 29.56
Current: 4.04
During the past 13 years, Famous Brands's highest PB Ratio was 29.56. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 6.92.
FMBRF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 81.05% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.655
vs FMBRF: 4.04
During the past 12 months, Famous Brands's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 33.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Famous Brands was 52.30% per year. The lowest was -43.60% per year. And the median was 18.35% 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.
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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.
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Famous Brands PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Famous Brands'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands (FMBRF) has a PB Ratio of 3.59 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 6.92. Over the past decade, Famous Brands' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 29.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #248 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Famous Brands' PB Ratio too high?
Famous Brands' current PB Ratio of 3.59 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 6.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.45 to a high of 29.56. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Famous Brands' value of 3.59 is 116.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #248 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #248 out of 306 companies for PB Ratio. This places Famous Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Famous Brands' value of 3.59 is 116.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Famous Brands' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 29.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.92 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Famous Brands 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 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. Famous Brands's current PB Ratio of 3.59 is 116.9% 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 Famous Brands 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. Famous Brands's current PB Ratio is 3.59, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 6.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands (FMBRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.56, compared to a current price of $3.05 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.59, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 6.92 and 116.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.66. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF), the current PB Ratio is 3.59 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.05 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.56.
GuruFocus considers Famous Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FMBRF:
PB Ratio: 3.59 (48% below median its 10-year median of 6.92)
GF Value™: $3.56 vs. price of $3.05 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 116.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#248 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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