Columbus ASFRA:P1F 72 PB Ratio is 1.65 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:P1F with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,622 Software companies, Columbus AS ranks better than 64.53% 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 (2026-07-04), Columbus AS's share price is €1.29. Columbus AS's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.78. Hence, Columbus AS's PB Ratio of today is 1.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus AS's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:P1F'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 1.71 Max: 3.78
Current: 1.74
During the past 13 years, Columbus AS's highest PB Ratio was 3.78. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.71.
FRA:P1F's PB Ratio is ranked better than 64.53% of 2622
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.39
vs FRA:P1F: 1.74
During the past 12 months, Columbus AS's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Columbus AS was 15.70% per year. The lowest was -3.40% per year. And the median was 2.80% 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.
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Columbus AS PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus AS'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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Columbus AS's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS (FRA:P1F) has a PB Ratio of 1.65 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 Columbus AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, Columbus AS's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 3.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #930 out of 2622 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Columbus AS's PB Ratio too high?
Columbus AS's current PB Ratio of 1.65 is near median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 3.78. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.39. Columbus AS's value of 1.65 is 31% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #930 out of 2622 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbus AS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus AS's PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #930 out of 2622 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Columbus AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.39. Columbus AS's value of 1.65 is 31% below this benchmark. Historically, Columbus AS's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 3.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 2.39, Columbus AS 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 2.39, based on 2,622 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. Columbus AS's current PB Ratio of 1.65 is 31% 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 Columbus AS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus AS's current PB Ratio is 1.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbus AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS (FRA:P1F) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.21, compared to a current price of €1.29 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 31% below the Software industry median of 2.39. Columbus AS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Columbus AS (FRA:P1F), the current PB Ratio is 1.65 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 Columbus AS (FRA:P1F) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.29 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.21.
GuruFocus considers Columbus AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:P1F:
PB Ratio: 1.65 (near median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: €1.21 vs. price of €1.29 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31% below the Software median (#930 of 2622)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:P1F stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbus AS is a digital consultancy company. The group specialises in solving complex challenges for customers in the manufacturing, retail and distribution, food and beverage, and life science industries. It delivers business-critical solutions in areas such as CloudERP, Data & Analytics, Application Management, Digital Commerce, Cybersecurity, AI Innovation, and ESG. The company's geographical segments include Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the UK, the U.S., and Other.
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