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Crookes BrothersJSE:CKS 46 PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates JSE:CKS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,898 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Crookes Brothers ranks better than 92.2% 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 (2026-08-03), Crookes Brothers's share price is R20.05. Crookes Brothers's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R49.00. Hence, Crookes Brothers's PB Ratio of today is 0.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crookes Brothers's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CKS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.61 Max: 1.07
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, Crookes Brothers's highest PB Ratio was 1.07. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.61.
JSE:CKS's PB Ratio is ranked better than 92.2% of 1898
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.37
vs JSE:CKS: 0.41
During the past 12 months, Crookes Brothers's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -28.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Crookes Brothers was 19.60% per year. The lowest was -7.80% per year. And the median was 3.00% 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.
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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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Crookes Brothers PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crookes Brothers'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 Farm Products subindustry, Crookes Brothers'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.
Crookes Brothers PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crookes Brothers's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crookes Brothers'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.
Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) has a PB Ratio of 0.41 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Crookes Brothers and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Crookes Brothers' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #148 out of 1898 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Crookes Brothers' PB Ratio too high?
Crookes Brothers' current PB Ratio of 0.41 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 1.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.37. Crookes Brothers' value of 0.41 is 70.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #148 out of 1898 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crookes Brothers has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crookes Brothers' PB Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #148 out of 1898 companies for PB Ratio. This places Crookes Brothers in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.37. Crookes Brothers' value of 0.41 is 70.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Crookes Brothers' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Crookes Brothers 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 1,898 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. Crookes Brothers's current PB Ratio of 0.41 is 70.1% 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 Crookes Brothers 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. Crookes Brothers's current PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crookes Brothers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.18, compared to a current price of R20.05 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 70.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.37. Crookes Brothers' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS), the current PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Aug. 03, 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R20.05 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R33.18.
GuruFocus considers Crookes Brothers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CKS:
PB Ratio: 0.41 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: R33.18 vs. price of R20.05 (39.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#148 of 1898)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crookes Brothers Ltd is involved in the production of primary agricultural products and long-term property development. The company's segments include Sugarcane, Bananas, Macadamias, Property, and other operations. Nearly half of the company's revenue comes from the Sugarcane segment. Its geographical segments include South Africa, eSwatini, Zambia, Mozambique, and Others, of which the majority of the revenue comes from South Africa.
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