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ACI WorldwideFRA:TSA -0.45%82 PB Ratio is 3.47 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 3.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:TSA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,630 Software companies, ACI Worldwide ranks worse than 65.32% 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 (2026-08-20), ACI Worldwide's share price is €44.60. ACI Worldwide's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €12.84. Hence, ACI Worldwide's PB Ratio of today is 3.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACI Worldwide's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TSA'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77 Med: 3.25 Max: 4.62
Current: 3.52
During the past 13 years, ACI Worldwide's highest PB Ratio was 4.62. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 3.25.
FRA:TSA's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 65.32% of 2630
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.48
vs FRA:TSA: 3.52
During the past 12 months, ACI Worldwide's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of ACI Worldwide was 33.60% per year. The lowest was -25.50% per year. And the median was 10.75% 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.
ACI Worldwide PB Ratio Related Terms
ACI Worldwide PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACI Worldwide'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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, ACI Worldwide'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.
ACI Worldwide PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ACI Worldwide's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACI Worldwide'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.
ACI Worldwide'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.
ACI Worldwide (FRA:TSA) has a PB Ratio of 3.47 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on ACI Worldwide and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.25. Over the past decade, ACI Worldwide's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 4.62. According to the industry distribution chart, ACI Worldwide ranks #1718 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is ACI Worldwide's PB Ratio too high?
ACI Worldwide's current PB Ratio of 3.47 is near median its 10-year median of 3.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 4.62. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.48. ACI Worldwide's value of 3.47 is 39.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACI Worldwide ranks #1718 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ACI Worldwide has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACI Worldwide's PB Ratio compare to PATH and DOX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ACI Worldwide ranks #1718 out of 2630 companies for PB Ratio. This places ACI Worldwide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.48. ACI Worldwide's value of 3.47 is 39.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ACI Worldwide's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 4.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 2.48, ACI Worldwide 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.48, based on 2,630 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. ACI Worldwide's current PB Ratio of 3.47 is 39.9% 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 ACI Worldwide and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACI Worldwide's current PB Ratio is 3.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACI Worldwide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACI Worldwide (FRA:TSA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.99, compared to a current price of €44.60 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 39.9% above the Software industry median of 2.48. ACI Worldwide's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 ACI Worldwide (FRA:TSA), the current PB Ratio is 3.47 as of Aug. 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 ACI Worldwide (FRA:TSA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACI Worldwide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €44.60 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.99.
GuruFocus considers ACI Worldwide to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TSA:
PB Ratio: 3.47 (near median its 10-year median of 3.25)
GF Value™: €43.99 vs. price of €44.60 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.9% above the Software median (#1718 of 2630)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACI Worldwide Inc develops, markets, and installs a portfolio of software products focused on facilitating electronic payments. The firm's products are sold and supported directly and through distribution networks covering three geographic regions - the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. ACI software products process payment transactions for retail banking clients, billers such as utilities and healthcare providers, and community banks and credit unions. ACI's customers are financial institutions all over the world, but the majority of the revenue is generated in the United States and EMEA regions. The company's operating segment includes Payment Software and Biller. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Payment Software segment.
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