Societatea Energetica ElectricaFRA:ECEB +0.55%40 PB Ratio is 1.82 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 168% above its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECEB with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Utilities - Regulated companies, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks worse than 66.14% on this metric.
Societatea Energetica Electrica SA stock PB Ratio (=1.77) is close to 10-year high of 1.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Societatea Energetica Electrica's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ECEB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.68 Max: 1.77
Current: 1.77
During the past 13 years, Societatea Energetica Electrica's highest PB Ratio was 1.77. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.68.
FRA:ECEB's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 66.14% of 502
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs FRA:ECEB: 1.77
During the past 12 months, Societatea Energetica Electrica's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 22.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Societatea Energetica Electrica was 29.60% per year. The lowest was -6.50% per year. And the median was 1.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) 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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica PB Ratio Related Terms
Societatea Energetica Electrica 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 Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Societatea Energetica Electrica'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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Societatea Energetica Electrica's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Societatea Energetica Electrica's PB Ratio falls into.
Societatea Energetica Electrica PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) has a PB Ratio of 1.82 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Societatea Energetica Electrica and its competitors. This is 168% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Societatea Energetica Electrica's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #332 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Societatea Energetica Electrica's PB Ratio too high?
Societatea Energetica Electrica's current PB Ratio of 1.82 is 168% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.77. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Societatea Energetica Electrica's value of 1.82 is 28.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #332 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Societatea Energetica Electrica has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societatea Energetica Electrica's PB Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #332 out of 502 companies for PB Ratio. This places Societatea Energetica Electrica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Societatea Energetica Electrica's value of 1.82 is 28.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Societatea Energetica Electrica's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Societatea Energetica Electrica 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.42, based on 502 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. Societatea Energetica Electrica's current PB Ratio of 1.82 is 28.2% 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societatea Energetica Electrica's current PB Ratio is 1.82, which is 168% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societatea Energetica Electrica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.33, compared to a current price of €7.34 — trading 120.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.82, which is 168% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 28.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.42. Societatea Energetica Electrica's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 9 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB), the current PB Ratio is 1.82 as of Jun. 26, 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Energetica Electrica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.34 is trading 120.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.33.
GuruFocus considers Societatea Energetica Electrica to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ECEB:
PB Ratio: 1.82 (168% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: €3.33 vs. price of €7.34 (120.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#332 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ECEB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Societatea Energetica Electrica Business Description
Societatea Energetica Electrica SA is a Romanian company, which is engaged in operation and development of electricity distribution networks and activities related to electricity supply to final consumers. It mainly acts as an electricity distribution operator and the main electricity supplier in North Transylvania, South Transylvania, and North Muntenia. The company operates through following segments: Electricity & gas supply, which is engaged in purchasing and supplying electricity and gas to end consumers; Electricity distribution, which provides electricity distribution services; External electricity network services, which offers repairs, maintenance and other services for electricity networks owned by other distributors; Electricity generation segment; and Headquarters.
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