Judges ScientificJSCIF 82 PB Ratio is 3.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 7.62. GuruFocus rates JSCIF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $124.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,412 Hardware companies, Judges Scientific ranks worse than 64.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Judges Scientific's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSCIF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3 Med: 7.62 Max: 16.44
Current: 3.72
During the past 13 years, Judges Scientific's highest PB Ratio was 16.44. The lowest was 3.00. And the median was 7.62.
JSCIF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 64.93% of 2412
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs JSCIF: 3.72
During the past 12 months, Judges Scientific's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Judges Scientific was 39.80% per year. The lowest was -0.20% per year. And the median was 12.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Judges Scientific (OTCPK:JSCIF) 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.
Judges Scientific PB Ratio Related Terms
Judges Scientific PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Judges Scientific'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Judges Scientific'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.
Judges Scientific PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Judges Scientific's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Judges Scientific'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.
Judges Scientific (JSCIF) has a PB Ratio of 3.71 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 Judges Scientific and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 7.62. Over the past decade, Judges Scientific's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.00 to 16.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #1566 out of 2412 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Judges Scientific's PB Ratio too high?
Judges Scientific's current PB Ratio of 3.71 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 16.44. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Judges Scientific's value of 3.71 is 53.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #1566 out of 2412 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Judges Scientific has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Judges Scientific's PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #1566 out of 2412 companies for PB Ratio. This places Judges Scientific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Judges Scientific's value of 3.71 is 53.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Judges Scientific's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.00 to 16.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.62 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Judges Scientific 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. Judges Scientific's current PB Ratio of 3.71 is 53.3% 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 Judges Scientific 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. Judges Scientific's current PB Ratio is 3.71, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 7.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Judges Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific (JSCIF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $124.11, compared to a current price of $62.50 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.71, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.62 and 53.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.42. Judges Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF), the current PB Ratio is 3.71 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $62.50 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $124.11.
GuruFocus considers Judges Scientific to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSCIF:
PB Ratio: 3.71 (51% below median its 10-year median of 7.62)
GF Value™: $124.11 vs. price of $62.50 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.3% above the Hardware median (#1566 of 2412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSCIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Judges Scientific PLC is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and sale of scientific instruments. The company operates in two main segments namely Materials Sciences and Vacuum. The firm specializes in the acquisition and development of a portfolio of scientific instrument businesses. The company has operational footprints across the United Kingdom, the Rest of Europe, North America, and the Rest of the world.
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