James HalsteadJMHSF 77 PB Ratio is 2.92 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 6.94. GuruFocus rates JMHSF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.25. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, James Halstead ranks worse than 76.37% 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 (2026-06-28), James Halstead's share price is $1.684. James Halstead's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.58. Hence, James Halstead's PB Ratio of today is 2.92.
Good Sign:
James Halstead PLC stock PB Ratio (=2.94) is close to 10-year low of 2.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for James Halstead's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JMHSF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.68 Med: 6.94 Max: 11.26
Current: 2.94
During the past 13 years, James Halstead's highest PB Ratio was 11.26. The lowest was 2.68. And the median was 6.94.
JMHSF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 76.37% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.305
vs JMHSF: 2.94
During the past 12 months, James Halstead's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of James Halstead was 20.10% per year. The lowest was -15.30% per year. And the median was 6.60% 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.
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James Halstead PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for James Halstead'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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, James Halstead'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.
James Halstead PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, James Halstead's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Halstead'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.
James Halstead'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.
James Halstead (JMHSF) has a PB Ratio of 2.92 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on James Halstead and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 6.94. Over the past decade, James Halstead's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.68 to 11.26. According to the industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #1312 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is James Halstead's PB Ratio too high?
James Halstead's current PB Ratio of 2.92 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 6.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.68 to a high of 11.26. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. James Halstead's value of 2.92 is 123.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #1312 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, James Halstead has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Halstead's PB Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #1312 out of 1718 companies for PB Ratio. This places James Halstead in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. James Halstead's value of 2.92 is 123.8% above this benchmark. Historically, James Halstead's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.68 to 11.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.94 vs. the industry median of 1.31, James Halstead 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 1.31, based on 1,718 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. James Halstead's current PB Ratio of 2.92 is 123.8% 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 James Halstead and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Halstead's current PB Ratio is 2.92, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 6.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James Halstead stock overvalued right now?
James Halstead (JMHSF) has a current PB Ratio of 2.92. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.25, compared to a current price of $1.68 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.92, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 6.94 and 123.8% above the Construction industry median of 1.31. James Halstead's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 James Halstead (JMHSF), the current PB Ratio is 2.92 as of Jun. 28, 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 James Halstead (JMHSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.68 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.25.
Key valuation signals for JMHSF:
PB Ratio: 2.92 (58% below median its 10-year median of 6.94)
GF Value™: $2.25 vs. price of $1.68 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 123.8% above the Construction median (#1312 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JMHSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
James Halstead PLC manufactures commercial, contract, and consumer flooring. The flooring is used in offices, retail shops, factories, clinics, hospitals, schools, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, and airports. The firm's portfolio of brands includes Polyflor, Polysafe, Expona, Performa, Saarfloor Systems, Megastrong, Camaro, Colonia, Kudos, Expona Domestic, Voyager, Forest fx, Cavalio, and Arai. Arai is a helmet manufacturer focused on motorsports. Its geographic segments include the United Kingdom; Europe and Scandinavia; Australasia and Asia; and the Rest of the World.
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