Northam Platinum HoldingsFRA:7JR +4.76%87 PB Ratio is 2.61 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:7JR with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,354 Metals & Mining companies, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks worse than 52.12% on this metric.
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.46) is close to 1-year low of 2.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northam Platinum Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7JR'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2 Med: 2.24 Max: 5.31
Current: 2.6
During the past 8 years, Northam Platinum Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 5.31. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 2.24.
FRA:7JR's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 52.12% of 2354
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs FRA:7JR: 2.60
During the past 12 months, Northam Platinum Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 27.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 22.80% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Northam Platinum Holdings was 46.60% per year. The lowest was 3.30% per year. And the median was 15.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) 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.
Northam Platinum Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms
Northam Platinum Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Northam Platinum Holdings'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.
Northam Platinum Holdings PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northam Platinum Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northam Platinum Holdings'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.
Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) has a PB Ratio of 2.61 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, Northam Platinum Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 5.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #1227 out of 2354 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Northam Platinum Holdings' current PB Ratio of 2.61 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 5.31. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.28. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 2.61 is 14.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #1227 out of 2354 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northam Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northam Platinum Holdings' PB Ratio compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #1227 out of 2354 companies for PB Ratio. This places Northam Platinum Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.28. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 2.61 is 14.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Northam Platinum Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 5.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Northam Platinum Holdings 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.28, based on 2,354 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. Northam Platinum Holdings's current PB Ratio of 2.61 is 14.5% 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 Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northam Platinum Holdings's current PB Ratio is 2.61, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.49, compared to a current price of €13.20 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.61, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 14.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.28. Northam Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR), the current PB Ratio is 2.61 as of Jul. 04, 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.20 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.49.
GuruFocus considers Northam Platinum Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7JR:
PB Ratio: 2.61 (17% above median its 10-year median of 2.24)
GF Value™: €10.49 vs. price of €13.20 (25.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#1227 of 2354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7JR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd is an integrated producer of platinum group metals. Its primary joint products are the platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E). The primary consumers of these metals are the motor manufacturing industry, the jewelry industry, and other industrial sectors. Its segments include Northam Holdings, Zondereinde mine (being Northam Platinum), Booysendal mine, Eland mine and the U.S recycling operations. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Zondereinde mine segment.
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