Auction Technology GroupFRA:684 -2.07%70 PB Ratio is 1.25 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:684 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,627 Software companies, Auction Technology Group ranks better than 76.25% on this metric.
Auction Technology Group PLC stock PB Ratio (=1.26) is close to 1-year high of 1.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Auction Technology Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:684'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 1.39 Max: 4.23
Current: 1.26
During the past 8 years, Auction Technology Group's highest PB Ratio was 4.23. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 1.39.
FRA:684's PB Ratio is ranked better than 76.25% of 2627
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs FRA:684: 1.26
During the past 12 months, Auction Technology Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -24.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.90% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Auction Technology Group was 5.60% per year. The lowest was -9.90% per year. And the median was -2.15% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Auction Technology Group (FRA:684) 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.
* 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 Software - Application subindustry, Auction Technology 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.
Auction Technology Group PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Auction Technology Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Auction Technology 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.
* 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.
Auction Technology Group (FRA:684) has a PB Ratio of 1.25 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Auction Technology Group and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Auction Technology Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #624 out of 2627 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Auction Technology Group's PB Ratio too high?
Auction Technology Group's current PB Ratio of 1.25 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 4.23. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Auction Technology Group's value of 1.25 is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #624 out of 2627 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Auction Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auction Technology Group's PB Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #624 out of 2627 companies for PB Ratio. This places Auction Technology Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Auction Technology Group's value of 1.25 is 48.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Auction Technology Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 4.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Auction Technology Group 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.42, based on 2,627 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. Auction Technology Group's current PB Ratio of 1.25 is 48.3% 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 Auction Technology Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Auction Technology Group's current PB Ratio is 1.25, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auction Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group (FRA:684) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.43, compared to a current price of €4.74 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.25, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 48.3% below the Software industry median of 2.42. Auction Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Auction Technology Group (FRA:684), the current PB Ratio is 1.25 as of Jul. 06, 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 Auction Technology Group (FRA:684) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.74 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.43.
GuruFocus considers Auction Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:684:
PB Ratio: 1.25 (10% below median its 10-year median of 1.39)
GF Value™: €7.43 vs. price of €4.74 (36.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.3% below the Software median (#624 of 2627)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Auction Technology Group PLC is a digital marketplace operator that powers the discovery and sale of curated secondary goods through trusted online platforms. The Group operates curated auction and list-price marketplaces and provides value-added services, including seller marketing, integrated payments, shipping solutions, cross-listing capabilities, white-label auction technology, and partner network services. Its operations are organised into two reportable segments: Arts & Antiques and Industrial & Commercial, across which it operates multiple specialist marketplaces. The majority of revenue is generated from the Arts & Antiques segment. Geographically, it serves the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, and the United States, with the majority of revenue generated from the United States.
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