Coats GroupFRA:4TC 57 PB Ratio is 2.78 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 4.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:4TC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Coats Group ranks worse than 80.42% 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 (2026-07-02), Coats Group's share price is €0.895. Coats Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.32. Hence, Coats Group's PB Ratio of today is 2.78.
Good Sign:
Coats Group PLC stock PB Ratio (=2.8) is close to 2-year low of 2.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coats Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4TC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 4.03 Max: 22.95
Current: 2.78
During the past 13 years, Coats Group's highest PB Ratio was 22.95. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 4.03.
During the past 12 months, Coats Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 64.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Coats Group was 63.40% per year. The lowest was -50.30% per year. And the median was -6.70% 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.
Coats Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Coats Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coats Group'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Coats Group'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.
Coats Group PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Coats Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coats Group'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.
Coats Group'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.
Coats Group (FRA:4TC) has a PB Ratio of 2.78 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Coats Group and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 4.03. Over the past decade, Coats Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 22.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #805 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is Coats Group's PB Ratio too high?
Coats Group's current PB Ratio of 2.78 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 4.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 22.95. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Coats Group's value of 2.78 is 162.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #805 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Coats Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coats Group's PB Ratio compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #805 out of 1001 companies for PB Ratio. This places Coats Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Coats Group's value of 2.78 is 162.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Coats Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 22.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.03 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Coats Group 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.06, based on 1,001 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. Coats Group's current PB Ratio of 2.78 is 162.3% 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 Coats Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coats Group's current PB Ratio is 2.78, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coats Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coats Group (FRA:4TC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.83, compared to a current price of €0.90 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.78, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 4.03 and 162.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.06. Coats Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Coats Group (FRA:4TC), the current PB Ratio is 2.78 as of Jul. 02, 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 Coats Group (FRA:4TC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coats Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.90 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.83.
GuruFocus considers Coats Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4TC:
PB Ratio: 2.78 (31% below median its 10-year median of 4.03)
GF Value™: €0.83 vs. price of €0.90 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 162.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#805 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4TC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coats Group PLC is a firm manufacturing thread for industrial and consumer use. Its product portfolio includes industrial thread and knitting yarns used in the apparel and footwear industries, zips, trims, composites, and fabrics. The company's customers are grouped into two segments; Apparel which is also the key revenue generating customer segment and Footwear. The company generates a majority of its revenue from China and Hong Kong and the rest from Vietnam, India, United Kingdom and other regions.
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