Nordwest Handel AGHAM:NWX -2.42%54 PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates HAM:NWX with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, Nordwest Handel AG ranks better than 87.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nordwest Handel AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:NWX'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.82 Max: 1.48
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, Nordwest Handel AG's highest PB Ratio was 1.48. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.82.
HAM:NWX's PB Ratio is ranked better than 87.1% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs HAM:NWX: 0.49
During the past 12 months, Nordwest Handel AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nordwest Handel AG was 11.80% per year. The lowest was -3.50% per year. And the median was 6.95% 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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Nordwest Handel AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nordwest Handel 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Nordwest Handel 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.
Nordwest Handel AG PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Nordwest Handel AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nordwest Handel 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.
* 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.
Nordwest Handel AG (HAM:NWX) has a PB Ratio of 0.42 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Nordwest Handel AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #20 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Nordwest Handel AG's PB Ratio too high?
Nordwest Handel AG's current PB Ratio of 0.42 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.48. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 0.42 is 62.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #20 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nordwest Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordwest Handel AG's PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #20 out of 155 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nordwest Handel AG in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 0.42 is 62.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Nordwest Handel AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 1.11, Nordwest Handel AG 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.11, based on 155 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. Nordwest Handel AG's current PB Ratio of 0.42 is 62.2% 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 Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordwest Handel AG's current PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordwest Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG (HAM:NWX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.28, compared to a current price of €16.10 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 62.2% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.11. Nordwest Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Nordwest Handel AG (HAM:NWX), the current PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 11, 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 Nordwest Handel AG (HAM:NWX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.10 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.28.
GuruFocus considers Nordwest Handel AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:NWX:
PB Ratio: 0.42 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: €15.28 vs. price of €16.10 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.2% below the Industrial Distribution median (#20 of 155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:NWX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nordwest Handel AG provides procurement, finance, logistics, IT, and sales services for small and medium sized businesses. It trades in various steel products, such as molded steel/broad flanged beams; and trades in occupational health and safety, construction equipment and components. The company also supplies sanitary/bathroom ceramics and fittings, bathroom furniture and radiators, shower separations, and accessories to plumbers, fitters, and housing societies, as well as to private building owners and renovators.
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