Public Policy Holding Co Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.04) is close to 2-year low of 2.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Public Policy Holding Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PD70'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.04 Med: 3.61 Max: 4.75
Current: 2.04
During the past 8 years, Public Policy Holding Co's highest PB Ratio was 4.75. The lowest was 2.04. And the median was 3.61.
FRA:PD70's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 59.68% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs FRA:PD70: 2.04
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Public Policy Holding Co was 42.90% per year. The lowest was -8.00% per year. And the median was 11.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Public Policy Holding Co (FRA:PD70) 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.
* 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 Consulting Services subindustry, Public Policy Holding Co'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.
Public Policy Holding Co PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Public Policy Holding Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Policy Holding Co'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.
Public Policy Holding Co (FRA:PD70) has a PB Ratio of 1.97 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 3.61. Over the past decade, Public Policy Holding Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.04 to 4.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #626 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Public Policy Holding Co's PB Ratio too high?
Public Policy Holding Co's current PB Ratio of 1.97 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 3.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.04 to a high of 4.75. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Public Policy Holding Co's value of 1.97 is 20.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #626 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Public Policy Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Policy Holding Co's PB Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #626 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This places Public Policy Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Public Policy Holding Co's value of 1.97 is 20.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Public Policy Holding Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.04 to 4.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.61 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Public Policy Holding Co 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.64, based on 1,049 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. Public Policy Holding Co's current PB Ratio of 1.97 is 20.1% 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 Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Policy Holding Co's current PB Ratio is 1.97, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 3.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Policy Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Public Policy Holding Co (FRA:PD70) has a current PB Ratio of 1.97. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.11, compared to a current price of €6.40 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.97, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 3.61 and 20.1% above the Business Services industry median of 1.64. Public Policy Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Public Policy Holding Co (FRA:PD70), the current PB Ratio is 1.97 as of Jul. 02, 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 Public Policy Holding Co (FRA:PD70) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.40 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.11.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PD70:
PB Ratio: 1.97 (45% below median its 10-year median of 3.61)
GF Value™: €11.11 vs. price of €6.40 (42.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.1% above the Business Services median (#626 of 1049)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PD70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Policy Holding Co Inc operates as a advisory firm. The company also operates a portfolio of independent firms that offer public affairs, crisis management, lobbying, and advocacy services on behalf of the corporate, trade association, and non-profit client organisations. Its business comprises of three reporting segments - Government Relations Consulting, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Consulting and Compliance and Insights Services.
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