Strategic Equity CapitalLSE:SEC -0.27%41 PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates LSE:SEC with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Asset Management companies, Strategic Equity Capital ranks better than 52.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Equity Capital's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SEC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 0.89 Max: 1.29
Current: 0.94
During the past 13 years, Strategic Equity Capital's highest PB Ratio was 1.29. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.89.
LSE:SEC's PB Ratio is ranked better than 52.99% of 1604
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs LSE:SEC: 0.94
During the past 12 months, Strategic Equity Capital's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Strategic Equity Capital was 28.80% per year. The lowest was -21.80% per year. And the median was 10.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) 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.
* 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 Asset Management subindustry, Strategic Equity Capital'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.
Strategic Equity Capital PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Strategic Equity Capital's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Equity Capital'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.
Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) has a PB Ratio of 0.94 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Strategic Equity Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Strategic Equity Capital's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Equity Capital ranks #754 out of 1604 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Strategic Equity Capital's PB Ratio too high?
Strategic Equity Capital's current PB Ratio of 0.94 is near median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.29. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Strategic Equity Capital's value of 0.94 is 1.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Equity Capital ranks #754 out of 1604 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Strategic Equity Capital has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Equity Capital's PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Strategic Equity Capital ranks #754 out of 1604 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Strategic Equity Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Strategic Equity Capital's value of 0.94 is 1.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Strategic Equity Capital's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Strategic Equity Capital 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 an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,604 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. Strategic Equity Capital's current PB Ratio of 0.94 is 1.1% 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 Strategic Equity Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Equity Capital's current PB Ratio is 0.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strategic Equity Capital stock overvalued right now?
Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) has a current PB Ratio of 0.94. The current PB Ratio is 0.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 1.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. Strategic Equity Capital's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC), the current PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Jun. 27, 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.
Strategic Equity Capital PLC is an investment company based in the UK. Its investment objective is to achieve medium-term absolute returns, mainly through capital growth, rather than to outperform market indices. The company mainly invests in equity and equity-linked securities quoted on markets operated by the London Stock Exchange, which will increase their value through strategic, operational, or management change. It focuses on long-term investment for the duration of rolling three-year investment plans that include an entry and exit strategy. The company follows a practice of constructive corporate engagement and aims to work with management teams to enhance shareholder value. Its total revenue includes interest and dividends from the investment made.
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