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Foraco InternationalFRACF +0.99%72 PB Ratio is 1.58 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates FRACF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,356 Metals & Mining companies, Foraco International ranks better than 62.18% on this metric.
Foraco International SA stock PB Ratio (=1.58) is close to 1-year low of 1.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Foraco International's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRACF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 1.71 Max: 11.81
Current: 1.58
During the past 13 years, Foraco International's highest PB Ratio was 11.81. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 1.71.
FRACF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 62.18% of 2356
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs FRACF: 1.58
During the past 12 months, Foraco International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 39.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Foraco International was 84.90% per year. The lowest was -41.50% 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.
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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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Foraco International PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foraco International'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.
Foraco International PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Foraco International'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.
Foraco International PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Foraco International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foraco International'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.
Foraco International (FRACF) has a PB Ratio of 1.58 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Foraco International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, Foraco International's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 11.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Foraco International ranks #891 out of 2356 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Foraco International's PB Ratio too high?
Foraco International's current PB Ratio of 1.58 is near median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 11.81. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.14. Foraco International's value of 1.58 is 26.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foraco International ranks #891 out of 2356 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Foraco International has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foraco International's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Foraco International ranks #891 out of 2356 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Foraco International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.14. Foraco International's value of 1.58 is 26.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Foraco International's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 11.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Foraco International 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.14, based on 2,356 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. Foraco International's current PB Ratio of 1.58 is 26.2% 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 Foraco International and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foraco International's current PB Ratio is 1.58, 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 Foraco International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foraco International (FRACF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.51, compared to a current price of $1.64 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 26.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.14. Foraco International's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Foraco International (FRACF), the current PB Ratio is 1.58 as of Aug. 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 Foraco International (FRACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foraco International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.64 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.51.
GuruFocus considers Foraco International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRACF:
PB Ratio: 1.58 (near median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: $1.51 vs. price of $1.64 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#891 of 2356)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foraco International SA is the business of providing mineral and water drilling services and hydraulic drilling. It specializes in drilling in harsh environments and isolated locations including desert and mountainous regions. The principal sources of revenue consist of drilling contracts for companies involved in mining and water exploration. The group has its operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, South America and the Asia Pacific. The company has two operating segments: Mining segment, which derives maximum revenue, encompasses drilling services for mining companies, including exploration, development, and production drilling; and Water segment provides water-related drilling services, such as water well drilling and environmental services.
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