Monbat ADFRA:5MB +3.09%52 PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:5MB with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,986 Industrial Products companies, Monbat AD ranks better than 95.48% 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 (2026-06-27), Monbat AD's share price is €1.00. Monbat AD's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.70. Hence, Monbat AD's PB Ratio of today is 0.37.
Good Sign:
Monbat AD stock PB Ratio (=0.38) is close to 10-year low of 0.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Monbat AD's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5MB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 1.86 Max: 4.48
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, Monbat AD's highest PB Ratio was 4.48. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 1.86.
FRA:5MB's PB Ratio is ranked better than 95.48% of 2986
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs FRA:5MB: 0.39
During the past 12 months, Monbat AD's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Monbat AD was 10.50% per year. The lowest was -2.80% per year. And the median was 1.15% 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.
Monbat AD PB Ratio Related Terms
Monbat AD PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Monbat AD'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, Monbat AD'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.
Monbat AD PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Monbat AD's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monbat AD'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.
Monbat AD'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.
Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) has a PB Ratio of 0.37 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Monbat AD and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Monbat AD's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 4.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Monbat AD ranks #135 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Monbat AD's PB Ratio too high?
Monbat AD's current PB Ratio of 0.37 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 4.48. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. Monbat AD's value of 0.37 is 83.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monbat AD ranks #135 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Monbat AD has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monbat AD's PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Monbat AD ranks #135 out of 2986 companies for PB Ratio. This places Monbat AD in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. Monbat AD's value of 0.37 is 83.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Monbat AD's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 4.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Monbat AD 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.27, based on 2,986 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. Monbat AD's current PB Ratio of 0.37 is 83.7% 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 Monbat AD and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monbat AD's current PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monbat AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.79, compared to a current price of €1.00 — trading 64.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 83.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.27. Monbat AD's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Monbat AD (FRA:5MB), the current PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Jun. 27, 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 Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monbat AD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.00 is trading 64.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.79.
GuruFocus considers Monbat AD to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5MB:
PB Ratio: 0.37 (80% below median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: €2.79 vs. price of €1.00 (64.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.7% below the Industrial Products median (#135 of 2986)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5MB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Monbat AD is a Bulgaria-based company engaged in the production and maintenance of and sale of batteries; engineering and development activity; production and trade of equipment used in battery manufacturing; domestic and foreign trade and establishment of commercial networks; specialized stores and representative offices; recycling of lead and lead containing alloys. The company's product range includes starter batteries, stationary batteries, deep cycle batteries, and leisure batteries, special batteries for military applications and locomotive batteries. Additionally, it is also involved in the production of light emitting diode (LED) lighting. The company operates geographically across Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, Nigeria, and others.
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