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LAIQON AGFRA:LQAG 65 PB Ratio is 1.79 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:LQAG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,601 Asset Management companies, LAIQON AG ranks worse than 83.82% 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 (2026-07-20), LAIQON AG's share price is €4.49. LAIQON AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.51. Hence, LAIQON AG's PB Ratio of today is 1.79.
Warning Sign:
LAIQON AG stock PB Ratio (=1.83) is close to 2-year high of 2.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for LAIQON AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LQAG'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 1.86 Max: 5.24
Current: 1.83
During the past 13 years, LAIQON AG's highest PB Ratio was 5.24. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.86.
FRA:LQAG's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 83.82% of 1601
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs FRA:LQAG: 1.83
During the past 12 months, LAIQON AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -26.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of LAIQON AG was 73.90% per year. The lowest was -71.60% per year. And the median was 1.60% 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.
LAIQON AG PB Ratio Related Terms
LAIQON AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LAIQON AG'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 Asset Management subindustry, LAIQON AG'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.
LAIQON AG PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, LAIQON AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LAIQON AG'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.
LAIQON AG'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.
LAIQON AG (FRA:LQAG) has a PB Ratio of 1.79 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on LAIQON AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, LAIQON AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 5.24. According to the industry distribution chart, LAIQON AG ranks #1342 out of 1601 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is LAIQON AG's PB Ratio too high?
LAIQON AG's current PB Ratio of 1.79 is near median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 5.24. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. LAIQON AG's value of 1.79 is 88.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LAIQON AG ranks #1342 out of 1601 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LAIQON AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LAIQON AG's PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, LAIQON AG ranks #1342 out of 1601 companies for PB Ratio. This places LAIQON AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. LAIQON AG's value of 1.79 is 88.4% above this benchmark. Historically, LAIQON AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 5.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 0.95, LAIQON AG 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 Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,601 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. LAIQON AG's current PB Ratio of 1.79 is 88.4% 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 LAIQON AG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LAIQON AG's current PB Ratio is 1.79, which is near 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 LAIQON AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LAIQON AG (FRA:LQAG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.55, compared to a current price of €4.49 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 88.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. LAIQON AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 LAIQON AG (FRA:LQAG), the current PB Ratio is 1.79 as of Jul. 20, 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 LAIQON AG (FRA:LQAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LAIQON AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.49 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.55.
GuruFocus considers LAIQON AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LQAG:
PB Ratio: 1.79 (near median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: €6.55 vs. price of €4.49 (31.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.4% above the Asset Management median (#1342 of 1601)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LQAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LAIQON AG, along with its subsidiaries, develops, markets, and manages investments in real assets for institutional and retail investors. The business of the company operates in three business segments, namely, LAIQON Asset Management, positioned as a special provider of non-benchmarked equity, fixed-income, and mixed funds with a clear focus on active alpha strategies. The LAIQON Wealth Management business segment is committed to the proactive, holistic implementation of the individual goals of high-net-worth individuals utilizing personal asset management. The LAIQON Digital Wealth business segment offers digital and risk-optimized investment solutions for retail and institutional investors.
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