Hochtief AGHOCFF +4.44%71 PB Ratio is 24.96 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 330% above its 10-year median of 5.80. GuruFocus rates HOCFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $182.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Construction companies, Hochtief AG ranks worse than 98.55% 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), Hochtief AG's share price is $590.475. Hochtief AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.66. Hence, Hochtief AG's PB Ratio of today is 24.96.
Warning Sign:
Hochtief AG stock PB Ratio (=24.97) is close to 10-year high of 26.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hochtief AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HOCFF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.72 Med: 5.8 Max: 26.82
Current: 25.37
During the past 13 years, Hochtief AG's highest PB Ratio was 26.82. The lowest was 2.72. And the median was 5.80.
HOCFF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 98.55% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs HOCFF: 25.37
During the past 12 months, Hochtief AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hochtief AG was 18.70% per year. The lowest was -33.00% per year. And the median was 1.95% 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.
Hochtief AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Hochtief AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hochtief 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hochtief 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.
Hochtief AG PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hochtief AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hochtief 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.
Hochtief 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.
Hochtief AG (HOCFF) has a PB Ratio of 24.96 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 Hochtief AG and its competitors. This is 330% above median its historical median of 5.80. Over the past decade, Hochtief AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.72 to 26.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #1697 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 98.5%.
Is Hochtief AG's PB Ratio too high?
Hochtief AG's current PB Ratio of 24.96 is 330% above median its 10-year median of 5.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.72 to a high of 26.82. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Hochtief AG's value of 24.96 is 1790.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #1697 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hochtief AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochtief AG's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #1697 out of 1722 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hochtief AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Hochtief AG's value of 24.96 is 1790.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hochtief AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.72 to 26.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.80 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Hochtief 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 a Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.32, based on 1,722 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. Hochtief AG's current PB Ratio of 24.96 is 1790.9% 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 Hochtief AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hochtief AG's current PB Ratio is 24.96, which is 330% above median its own 10-year median of 5.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hochtief AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG (HOCFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $182.84, compared to a current price of $590.48 — trading 222.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 24.96, which is 330% above median its 10-year median of 5.80 and 1790.9% above the Construction industry median of 1.32. Hochtief AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Hochtief AG (HOCFF), the current PB Ratio is 24.96 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 Hochtief AG (HOCFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $590.48 is trading 222.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $182.84.
GuruFocus considers Hochtief AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOCFF:
PB Ratio: 24.96 (330% above median its 10-year median of 5.80)
GF Value™: $182.84 vs. price of $590.48 (222.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1790.9% above the Construction median (#1697 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOCFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hochtief AG develops and constructs building and infrastructure projects. It works on complex projects in transportation, energy, urban infrastructure, and mining markets. It expands transportation networks with roads, bridges, and tunnels, or designs and constructs office buildings, hospitals, and power plants. The company leans on expertise and technical know-how in developing, financing, building, and operating in designated business areas. Also, it will partner with external groups to work on specific components of a project. Its regional divisions are Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Americas and the Asia Pacific account for the majority of sales and are where the company's assets are located.
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