Inspecs GroupLSE:SPEC 52 PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates LSE:SPEC with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 788 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Inspecs Group ranks better than 72.08% 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 (2026-06-26), Inspecs Group's share price is £0.97. Inspecs Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.78. Hence, Inspecs Group's PB Ratio of today is 1.24.
Warning Sign:
Inspecs Group PLC stock PB Ratio (=1.24) is close to 3-year high of 1.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inspecs Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SPEC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.8 Max: 3.84
Current: 1.24
During the past 10 years, Inspecs Group's highest PB Ratio was 3.84. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.80.
LSE:SPEC's PB Ratio is ranked better than 72.08% of 788
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.02
vs LSE:SPEC: 1.24
During the past 12 months, Inspecs Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Inspecs Group was 136.60% per year. The lowest was -74.80% per year. And the median was -9.50% 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.
Inspecs Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Inspecs Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inspecs 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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Inspecs 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.
Inspecs Group PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Inspecs Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inspecs 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.
Inspecs 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.
Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC) has a PB Ratio of 1.24 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Inspecs Group and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Inspecs Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 3.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Inspecs Group ranks #220 out of 788 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Inspecs Group's PB Ratio too high?
Inspecs Group's current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 3.84. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median PB Ratio is 2.02. Inspecs Group's value of 1.24 is 38.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inspecs Group ranks #220 out of 788 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Inspecs Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inspecs Group's PB Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Inspecs Group ranks #220 out of 788 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Inspecs Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.02. Inspecs Group's value of 1.24 is 38.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Inspecs Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 3.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Inspecs 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.02, based on 788 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. Inspecs Group's current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 38.6% 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 Inspecs Group and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inspecs Group's current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inspecs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.58, compared to a current price of £0.97 — trading 67.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 38.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.02. Inspecs Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC), the current PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Jun. 26, 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 Inspecs Group (LSE:SPEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspecs Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.97 is trading 67.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.58.
GuruFocus considers Inspecs Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SPEC:
PB Ratio: 1.24 (55% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
GF Value™: £0.58 vs. price of £0.97 (67.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#220 of 788)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SPEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inspecs Group PLC is a designer and manufacturer of eyewear frames and accessories. The customers of the company include optical and Non-optical retailers, distributors, and independent opticians. The company operations are spread across the United Kingdom, Europe (excluding the UK), South America, North America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Its eyewear brands include Superdry, Titanflex, O'Neill, Brendel, Humphreys, Marc O'Polo, and among others. The reporting segments of the company are Frames and Optics product distribution which derives maximum revenue, and Manufacturing includes OEM and manufacturing distribution segment.
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