Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (LIM:BACKUBC1) PB Ratio: 72.00 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


LIM:BACKUBC1 Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston SA LIM:BACKUBC1
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Price S/.245.10
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What is Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston PB Ratio?

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston LIM:BACKUBC1 23 PB Ratio is 72.00 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:BACKUBC1 with a GF Score™ of 23/100.

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 (2026-07-07), Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's share price is S/.245.10. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was S/.3.40. Hence, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's PB Ratio of today is 72.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:BACKUBC1's PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 1.64
* Ranked among companies with meaningful PB Ratio only.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston  (LIM:BACKUBC1) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston PB Ratio Related Terms


Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston'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.

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston PB Ratio Chart

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
PB Ratio
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Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston Semi-Annual Data
Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 43.07 41.24 58.13 64.33 60.52

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston'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.


Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston PB Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's PB Ratio falls into.


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Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2018)
=245.10/3.404
=72.00

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 72.00 mean?
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (LIM:BACKUBC1) has a PB Ratio of 72.00 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston and its competitors.
Is Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's PB Ratio too high?
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's current PB Ratio is 72.00. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's value of 72.00 is 4290.2% above this industry median. Overall, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's PB Ratio of 72.00 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's value of 72.00 is 4290.2% above this benchmark. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median PB Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.64, based on 205 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. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's current PB Ratio of 72.00 is 4290.2% 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 Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's current PB Ratio is 72.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston stock overvalued right now?
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (LIM:BACKUBC1) has a current PB Ratio of 72.00. The current PB Ratio is 72.00 and 4290.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.64. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's overall GF Score™ is 23/100. 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 Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (LIM:BACKUBC1), the current PB Ratio is 72.00 as of Jul. 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.

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston Business Description

Address Nicolas Ayllon Number 3986, Ate, Lima, PER
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston SA is engaged in the business of production, packaging, sale, distribution, and all other types of business related to malted and malt beverages, non-alcoholic beverages, and carbonated waters. The company's main business also includes investment in securities of domestic and foreign companies; the exploitation of rural properties; the sale, processing, conservation, marketing, and export of agricultural products; and the provision of advisory services related to these products.
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