HMS Networks ABHMNKF 96 PB Ratio is 7.52 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 8.36. GuruFocus rates HMNKF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,412 Hardware companies, HMS Networks AB ranks worse than 82.46% 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 (2026-06-25), HMS Networks AB's share price is $59.75. HMS Networks AB's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.95. Hence, HMS Networks AB's PB Ratio of today is 7.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for HMS Networks AB's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HMNKF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.66 Med: 8.36 Max: 23.5
Current: 6.96
During the past 13 years, HMS Networks AB's highest PB Ratio was 23.50. The lowest was 4.66. And the median was 8.36.
HMNKF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 82.46% of 2412
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs HMNKF: 6.96
During the past 12 months, HMS Networks AB's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 26.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 26.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of HMS Networks AB was 40.40% per year. The lowest was 8.60% per year. And the median was 16.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
HMS Networks AB (OTCPK:HMNKF) 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.
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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.
HMS Networks AB PB Ratio Related Terms
HMS Networks AB PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HMS Networks AB'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 Communication Equipment subindustry, HMS Networks AB'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.
HMS Networks AB PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HMS Networks AB's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HMS Networks AB'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.
HMS Networks AB'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.
HMS Networks AB (HMNKF) has a PB Ratio of 7.52 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on HMS Networks AB and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 8.36. Over the past decade, HMS Networks AB's PB Ratio has ranged from 4.66 to 23.50. According to the industry distribution chart, HMS Networks AB ranks #1989 out of 2412 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is HMS Networks AB's PB Ratio too high?
HMS Networks AB's current PB Ratio of 7.52 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.66 to a high of 23.50. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. HMS Networks AB's value of 7.52 is 210.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HMS Networks AB ranks #1989 out of 2412 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HMS Networks AB has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HMS Networks AB's PB Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HMS Networks AB ranks #1989 out of 2412 companies for PB Ratio. This places HMS Networks AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. HMS Networks AB's value of 7.52 is 210.7% above this benchmark. Historically, HMS Networks AB's own PB Ratio has ranged from 4.66 to 23.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.36 vs. the industry median of 2.42, HMS Networks AB 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.42, based on 2,412 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. HMS Networks AB's current PB Ratio of 7.52 is 210.7% 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 HMS Networks AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HMS Networks AB's current PB Ratio is 7.52, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 8.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HMS Networks AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HMS Networks AB (HMNKF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.18, compared to a current price of $59.75 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 7.52, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.36 and 210.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.42. HMS Networks AB's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 HMS Networks AB (HMNKF), the current PB Ratio is 7.52 as of Jun. 25, 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 HMS Networks AB (HMNKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HMS Networks AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.75 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.18.
GuruFocus considers HMS Networks AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HMNKF:
PB Ratio: 7.52 (10% below median its 10-year median of 8.36)
GF Value™: $53.18 vs. price of $59.75 (12.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 210.7% above the Hardware median (#1989 of 2412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HMNKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HMS Networks AB supplies proprietary, patented technology for intelligent industrial communication. It develops and manufactures solutions for connecting industrial products to networks and gateways, thus enabling interconnection between various networks. The group sells products in various countries, including Germany. Its operating segments include Industrial Data Solutions, Industrial Network Technology, and New Industries. The brands of the company are Anybus, Red Lion, N-Tron, Ewon, Intesis, Ixxat, Owasys, and PEAK-System.
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