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FRA:MBH3's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.98% of 2985
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.18
vs FRA:MBH3: 2.57
During the past 12 months, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG was 13.90% per year. The lowest was 1.80% per year. And the median was 6.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG (FRA:MBH3) 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.
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle 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.
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's PB Ratio falls into.
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG 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.
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG (FRA:MBH3) has a PB Ratio of 2.51 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 4.37. Over the past decade, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 8.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG ranks #1701 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's PB Ratio too high?
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's current PB Ratio of 2.51 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 4.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 8.85. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's value of 2.51 is 15.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG ranks #1701 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG ranks #1701 out of 2985 companies for PB Ratio. This places Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's value of 2.51 is 15.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 8.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle 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 Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.18, based on 2,985 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. Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's current PB Ratio of 2.51 is 15.1% 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 Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's current PB Ratio is 2.51, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 4.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG (FRA:MBH3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €196.95, compared to a current price of €175.50 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.51, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 15.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.18. Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG (FRA:MBH3), the current PB Ratio is 2.51 as of Jul. 14, 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 Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG (FRA:MBH3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €175.50 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €196.95.
GuruFocus considers Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MBH3:
PB Ratio: 2.51 (43% below median its 10-year median of 4.37)
GF Value™: €196.95 vs. price of €175.50 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1701 of 2985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MBH3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG Business Description
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG is a Germany-based company that produces universal milling machines and machining centers, offering its customers complete automation solutions under one roof. The company's customers include domestic and international companies in various high-tech sectors, encompassing mechanical and plant engineering with applications for packing technology, mining or the special vehicles segment, the aerospace industry, medical technology, the electronics and chip industry, the optical industry, energy technology, toolmaking and mould construction as well as the automotive industry, including their subcontractors. The group's operating segments include Domestic companies, which derive maximum revenue, and Foreign sales companies.
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