PGIM High Yield FundISD +0.95%57 PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates ISD with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Asset Management companies, PGIM High Yield Fund ranks better than 74.36% on this metric.
PGIM High Yield Fund Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.78) is close to 5-year low of 0.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for PGIM High Yield Fund's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ISD'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 0.92 Max: 1.08
Current: 0.79
During the past 8 years, PGIM High Yield Fund's highest PB Ratio was 1.08. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 0.92.
ISD's PB Ratio is ranked better than 74.36% of 1607
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs ISD: 0.79
During the past 12 months, PGIM High Yield Fund's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.80% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of PGIM High Yield Fund was 1.70% per year. The lowest was -6.60% per year. And the median was -2.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
PGIM High Yield Fund (NYSE:ISD) 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.
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.
PGIM High Yield Fund PB Ratio Related Terms
PGIM High Yield Fund PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PGIM High Yield Fund'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 Asset Management subindustry, PGIM High Yield Fund'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.
PGIM High Yield Fund PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, PGIM High Yield Fund's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PGIM High Yield Fund'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.
PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) has a PB Ratio of 0.79 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on PGIM High Yield Fund and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, PGIM High Yield Fund's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, PGIM High Yield Fund ranks #412 out of 1607 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is PGIM High Yield Fund's PB Ratio too high?
PGIM High Yield Fund's current PB Ratio of 0.79 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 1.08. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. PGIM High Yield Fund's value of 0.79 is 16.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PGIM High Yield Fund ranks #412 out of 1607 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PGIM High Yield Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PGIM High Yield Fund's PB Ratio compare to GLAD and HPI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, PGIM High Yield Fund ranks #412 out of 1607 companies for PB Ratio. This puts PGIM High Yield Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. PGIM High Yield Fund's value of 0.79 is 16.8% below this benchmark. Historically, PGIM High Yield Fund's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 0.95, PGIM High Yield Fund 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 Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,607 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. PGIM High Yield Fund's current PB Ratio of 0.79 is 16.8% 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 PGIM High Yield Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PGIM High Yield Fund's current PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PGIM High Yield Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.16, compared to a current price of $12.80 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 16.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. PGIM High Yield Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD), the current PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Jun. 26, 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 PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM High Yield Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.80 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.16.
GuruFocus considers PGIM High Yield Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ISD:
PB Ratio: 0.79 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: $18.16 vs. price of $12.80 (29.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.8% below the Asset Management median (#412 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PGIM High Yield Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company, active in the financial services domain. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income, with its secondary objective being capital appreciation. It invests at least eighty percent of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high-yield fixed-income instruments that are rated below investment grade with varying maturities and other investments.
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