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Brimstone InvestmentJSE:BRT +9.56%42 PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates JSE:BRT with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,897 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Brimstone Investment ranks better than 91.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brimstone Investment's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BRT'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.59 Max: 1.58
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, Brimstone Investment's highest PB Ratio was 1.58. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.59.
JSE:BRT's PB Ratio is ranked better than 91.2% of 1897
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.37
vs JSE:BRT: 0.44
During the past 12 months, Brimstone Investment's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Brimstone Investment was 79.90% per year. The lowest was -14.00% per year. And the median was 4.00% 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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Brimstone Investment PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brimstone Investment'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Brimstone Investment'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.
Brimstone Investment PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brimstone Investment's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brimstone Investment'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.
Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRT) has a PB Ratio of 0.43 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Brimstone Investment and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Brimstone Investment's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #167 out of 1897 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Brimstone Investment's PB Ratio too high?
Brimstone Investment's current PB Ratio of 0.43 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.37. Brimstone Investment's value of 0.43 is 68.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #167 out of 1897 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brimstone Investment has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brimstone Investment's PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #167 out of 1897 companies for PB Ratio. This places Brimstone Investment in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.37. Brimstone Investment's value of 0.43 is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Brimstone Investment's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Brimstone Investment 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.37, based on 1,897 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. Brimstone Investment's current PB Ratio of 0.43 is 68.6% 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 Brimstone Investment and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brimstone Investment's current PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brimstone Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.36, compared to a current price of R5.50 — trading 1427.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 68.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.37. Brimstone Investment's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRT), the current PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Aug. 07, 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R5.50 is trading 1427.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.36.
GuruFocus considers Brimstone Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BRT:
PB Ratio: 0.43 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: R0.36 vs. price of R5.50 (1427.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#167 of 1897)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company invests in various sectors, including food, financial services, healthcare, clothing, and others. The primary business segments of the Group are Food and Investments. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment segment. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, which derives maximum revenue; Australia; Europe; and Other Markets.
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