RTC GroupLSE:RTC 61 PB Ratio is 1.55 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.58. GuruFocus rates LSE:RTC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.83 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,049 Business Services companies, RTC Group ranks better than 51.95% 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 (2026-06-28), RTC Group's share price is £1.01. RTC Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.65. Hence, RTC Group's PB Ratio of today is 1.55.
Good Sign:
RTC Group PLC stock PB Ratio (=1.55) is close to 2-year low of 1.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for RTC Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:RTC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 1.58 Max: 3.41
Current: 1.55
During the past 13 years, RTC Group's highest PB Ratio was 3.41. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 1.58.
LSE:RTC's PB Ratio is ranked better than 51.95% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs LSE:RTC: 1.55
During the past 12 months, RTC Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of RTC Group was 138.70% per year. The lowest was -53.30% per year. And the median was 12.80% 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.
RTC Group PB Ratio Related Terms
RTC Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RTC Group'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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, RTC Group'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.
RTC Group PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RTC Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RTC Group'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.
RTC Group's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
RTC Group (LSE:RTC) has a PB Ratio of 1.55 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on RTC Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.58. Over the past decade, RTC Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 3.41. According to the industry distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #504 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is RTC Group's PB Ratio too high?
RTC Group's current PB Ratio of 1.55 is near median its 10-year median of 1.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 3.41. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. RTC Group's value of 1.55 is 4.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #504 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RTC Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTC Group's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #504 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This puts RTC Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. RTC Group's value of 1.55 is 4.3% below this benchmark. Historically, RTC Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 3.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.58 vs. the industry median of 1.62, RTC Group 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.62, based on 1,049 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. RTC Group's current PB Ratio of 1.55 is 4.3% 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 RTC Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RTC Group's current PB Ratio is 1.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RTC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group (LSE:RTC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.83, compared to a current price of £1.01 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.58 and 4.3% below the Business Services industry median of 1.62. RTC Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100. 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC), the current PB Ratio is 1.55 as of Jun. 28, 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.01 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.83.
GuruFocus considers RTC Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RTC:
PB Ratio: 1.55 (near median its 10-year median of 1.58)
GF Value™: £0.83 vs. price of £1.01 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% below the Business Services median (#504 of 1049)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RTC Group PLC is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the provision of engineering and technical recruitment services that provide temporary and permanent labor to a broad range of industries and customers in both domestic and international markets. It focuses on white and blue-collar recruitment, providing temporary, permanent, and contingent staff to a range of industries and clients in both domestic and international markets. The Group's operating segments include UK Recruitment, UK Central Services, and International Recruitment. The majority of its revenues are generated from the UK Recruitment segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and the rest from the United States and the Middle East.
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