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Kewaunee ScientificKEQU +0.39%72 PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates KEQU with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kewaunee Scientific ranks worse than 51.18% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Kewaunee Scientific's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% 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 Kewaunee Scientific was 25.50% per year. The lowest was -9.30% per year. And the median was 1.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Kewaunee Scientific (NAS:KEQU) 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.
Kewaunee Scientific PB Ratio Related Terms
Kewaunee Scientific PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewaunee 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kewaunee 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.
Kewaunee Scientific PB Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewaunee Scientific's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewaunee 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.
Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) has a PB Ratio of 1.43 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Kewaunee Scientific's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 3.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #216 out of 422 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Kewaunee Scientific's PB Ratio too high?
Kewaunee Scientific's current PB Ratio of 1.43 is near median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 3.12. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 1.43 is 10.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #216 out of 422 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewaunee Scientific has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewaunee Scientific's PB Ratio compare to VIRC and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #216 out of 422 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kewaunee Scientific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 1.43 is 10.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kewaunee Scientific's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 3.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Kewaunee 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median PB Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.29, based on 422 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. Kewaunee Scientific's current PB Ratio of 1.43 is 10.9% 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 Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewaunee Scientific's current PB Ratio is 1.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewaunee Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.41, compared to a current price of $37.40 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 10.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.29. Kewaunee Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU), the current PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jul. 22, 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 Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.40 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.41.
GuruFocus considers Kewaunee Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KEQU:
PB Ratio: 1.43 (near median its 10-year median of 1.45)
GF Value™: $45.41 vs. price of $37.40 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#216 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KEQU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewaunee Scientific Corp is a designer and manufacturer of technical furniture products for industries investing in spaces where discovery occurs, typically in laboratories. It serves in end-use markets that are all commercial, Life sciences, pharma, education, government and military research, etc. The company operates through two segments: The domestic segment designs manufactures and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, laminate casework, flexible systems, and Others; The International segment provides facility design, engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through the testing and commissioning of laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic business segment.
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