Gelsenwasser AGFRA:WWG 26 PB Ratio is 1.65 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 3.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:WWG with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €447.91. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Utilities - Regulated companies, Gelsenwasser AG ranks worse than 58.57% 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 (2026-07-05), Gelsenwasser AG's share price is €535.00. Gelsenwasser AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €323.74. Hence, Gelsenwasser AG's PB Ratio of today is 1.65.
Good Sign:
Gelsenwasser AG stock PB Ratio (=1.65) is close to 10-year low of 1.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gelsenwasser AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WWG'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62 Med: 3.9 Max: 7.59
Current: 1.65
During the past 13 years, Gelsenwasser AG's highest PB Ratio was 7.59. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 3.90.
FRA:WWG's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 58.57% of 502
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.435
vs FRA:WWG: 1.65
During the past 12 months, Gelsenwasser AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Gelsenwasser AG was 7.20% per year. The lowest was -4.30% per year. And the median was 2.65% 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.
Gelsenwasser AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Gelsenwasser AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gelsenwasser 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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Gelsenwasser 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.
Gelsenwasser AG PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Gelsenwasser AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gelsenwasser 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.
Gelsenwasser 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.
Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) has a PB Ratio of 1.65 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Gelsenwasser AG and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 3.90. Over the past decade, Gelsenwasser AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.62 to 7.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Gelsenwasser AG ranks #294 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Gelsenwasser AG's PB Ratio too high?
Gelsenwasser AG's current PB Ratio of 1.65 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 3.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 7.59. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Gelsenwasser AG's value of 1.65 is 15% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gelsenwasser AG ranks #294 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gelsenwasser AG has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gelsenwasser AG's PB Ratio compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Gelsenwasser AG ranks #294 out of 502 companies for PB Ratio. This places Gelsenwasser AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Gelsenwasser AG's value of 1.65 is 15% above this benchmark. Historically, Gelsenwasser AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.62 to 7.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.90 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Gelsenwasser 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.44, based on 502 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. Gelsenwasser AG's current PB Ratio of 1.65 is 15% 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 Gelsenwasser AG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gelsenwasser AG's current PB Ratio is 1.65, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 3.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gelsenwasser AG stock overvalued right now?
Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) has a current PB Ratio of 1.65. The stock's GF Value™ is €447.91, compared to a current price of €535.00 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.65, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 3.90 and 15% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.44. Gelsenwasser AG's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG), the current PB Ratio is 1.65 as of Jul. 05, 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 Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gelsenwasser AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €535.00 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €447.91.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WWG:
PB Ratio: 1.65 (58% below median its 10-year median of 3.90)
GF Value™: €447.91 vs. price of €535.00 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#294 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WWG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gelsenwasser AG is engaged in supplying their customers with drinking and process water as well as with natural gas and heating to households, businesses, public institutions, and industry. It also performs wastewater disposal and electricity supply functions. The company generates revenue mostly from gas and water.
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