Pick N Pay StoresJSE:PIK +1.86%65 PB Ratio is 1.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 7.82. GuruFocus rates JSE:PIK with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of R24.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,077 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pick N Pay Stores ranks worse than 53.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pick N Pay Stores's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PIK'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36 Med: 7.82 Max: 12.86
Current: 1.59
During the past 13 years, Pick N Pay Stores's highest PB Ratio was 12.86. The lowest was 1.36. And the median was 7.82.
JSE:PIK's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 53.02% of 1077
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.44
vs JSE:PIK: 1.59
During the past 12 months, Pick N Pay Stores's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Pick N Pay Stores was 210.90% per year. The lowest was -53.20% per year. And the median was 8.40% 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.
Pick N Pay Stores PB Ratio Related Terms
Pick N Pay Stores PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pick N Pay Stores'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 Department Stores subindustry, Pick N Pay Stores'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.
Pick N Pay Stores PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pick N Pay Stores's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pick N Pay Stores'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.
Pick N Pay Stores (JSE:PIK) has a PB Ratio of 1.59 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 Pick N Pay Stores and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 7.82. Over the past decade, Pick N Pay Stores' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.36 to 12.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #571 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Pick N Pay Stores' PB Ratio too high?
Pick N Pay Stores' current PB Ratio of 1.59 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 7.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 12.86. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Pick N Pay Stores' value of 1.59 is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #571 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pick N Pay Stores has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pick N Pay Stores' PB Ratio compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #571 out of 1077 companies for PB Ratio. This places Pick N Pay Stores in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Pick N Pay Stores' value of 1.59 is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pick N Pay Stores' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.36 to 12.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.82 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Pick N Pay Stores 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.44, based on 1,077 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. Pick N Pay Stores's current PB Ratio of 1.59 is 10.4% 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 Pick N Pay Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pick N Pay Stores's current PB Ratio is 1.59, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 7.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pick N Pay Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores (JSE:PIK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R24.21, compared to a current price of R20.76 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.59, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 7.82 and 10.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.44. Pick N Pay Stores' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Pick N Pay Stores (JSE:PIK), the current PB Ratio is 1.59 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 Pick N Pay Stores (JSE:PIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R20.76 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R24.21.
GuruFocus considers Pick N Pay Stores to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PIK:
PB Ratio: 1.59 (80% below median its 10-year median of 7.82)
GF Value™: R24.21 vs. price of R20.76 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#571 of 1077)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pick N Pay Stores Ltd is a South African multiformat and multichannel retailer. The company operates in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mauritius, Swaziland, and Lesotho. The company offers food and groceries, clothing, general merchandise, and services across multiple store formats, both franchised and owned. The customer base is mainly represented by middle-income South African consumer. The portfolio of stores is composed of supermarkets, hypermarkets, local shops, express shops, clothing shops, liquor stores, and others.
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