Hexpol ABHXPLF 85 PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 2.89. GuruFocus rates HXPLF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Hexpol AB ranks better than 52.6% 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 (2026-07-02), Hexpol AB's share price is $7.46. Hexpol AB's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.66. Hence, Hexpol AB's PB Ratio of today is 1.60.
Good Sign:
Hexpol AB stock PB Ratio (=1.66) is close to 10-year low of 1.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexpol AB's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HXPLF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6 Med: 2.89 Max: 5.03
Current: 1.67
During the past 13 years, Hexpol AB's highest PB Ratio was 5.03. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 2.89.
HXPLF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 52.6% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.8
vs HXPLF: 1.67
During the past 12 months, Hexpol AB's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hexpol AB was 32.80% per year. The lowest was 0.60% per year. And the median was 11.45% 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.
Hexpol AB PB Ratio Related Terms
Hexpol AB PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexpol 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexpol 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.
Hexpol AB PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexpol AB's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexpol 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.
Hexpol 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.
Hexpol AB (HXPLF) has a PB Ratio of 1.60 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hexpol AB and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 2.89. Over the past decade, Hexpol AB's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 5.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #748 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Hexpol AB's PB Ratio too high?
Hexpol AB's current PB Ratio of 1.60 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 2.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 5.03. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.80. Hexpol AB's value of 1.60 is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #748 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexpol AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexpol AB's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #748 out of 1578 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Hexpol AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.80. Hexpol AB's value of 1.60 is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hexpol AB's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 5.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.89 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Hexpol AB 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.80, based on 1,578 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. Hexpol AB's current PB Ratio of 1.60 is 11.1% 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 Hexpol AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexpol AB's current PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 2.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexpol AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB (HXPLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.62, compared to a current price of $7.46 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 2.89 and 11.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.80. Hexpol AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF), the current PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Jul. 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.46 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.62.
GuruFocus considers Hexpol AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HXPLF:
PB Ratio: 1.60 (45% below median its 10-year median of 2.89)
GF Value™: $9.62 vs. price of $7.46 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% below the Chemicals median (#748 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HXPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexpol AB manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The compounding segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, sells synthetic rubber to the automotive, aerospace, footwear, and pharmaceutical industries. The company's synthetic rubber products are used in the production of tires, hoses, seals, footwear, and pharmaceuticals. The engineered products segment sells gaskets used in plate heat exchangers, forklift wheels, and castor wheels. The Americas generates the majority of its revenue from geographic market.
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