The historical rank and industry rank for Payton Planar Magnetics's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0NST'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 2.21 Max: 4.23
Current: 1.94
During the past 13 years, Payton Planar Magnetics's highest PB Ratio was 4.23. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 2.21.
LTS:0NST's PB Ratio is ranked better than 58.28% of 2416
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.405
vs LTS:0NST: 1.94
During the past 12 months, Payton Planar Magnetics's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Payton Planar Magnetics was 109.50% per year. The lowest was 4.00% per year. And the median was 11.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Payton Planar Magnetics's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) has a PB Ratio of 1.92 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Payton Planar Magnetics' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #1008 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics' PB Ratio too high?
Payton Planar Magnetics' current PB Ratio of 1.92 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 4.23. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 1.92 is 20.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #1008 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Payton Planar Magnetics has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Payton Planar Magnetics' PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #1008 out of 2416 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Payton Planar Magnetics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 1.92 is 20.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Payton Planar Magnetics' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 4.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Payton Planar Magnetics 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.41, based on 2,416 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. Payton Planar Magnetics's current PB Ratio of 1.92 is 20.2% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Payton Planar Magnetics's current PB Ratio is 1.92, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics stock overvalued right now?
Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) has a current PB Ratio of 1.92. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.91, compared to a current price of €8.15 — trading 37.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.92, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 20.2% below the Hardware industry median of 2.41. Payton Planar Magnetics' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST), the current PB Ratio is 1.92 as of Jul. 05, 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.15 is trading 37.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.91.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0NST:
PB Ratio: 1.92 (13% below median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: €5.91 vs. price of €8.15 (37.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% below the Hardware median (#1008 of 2416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd develops, manufactures, and markets planar transformers, operating globally through its subsidiaries and distributors. The Group has integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Far East, and has strengthened its operations through the acquisition of a U.S.-based business focused on electronic coils and custom magnetic components. Its product portfolio includes planar transformers, planar inductors, and off-the-shelf transformers, serving automotive, medical, telecom, server, and industrial sectors. The company operates across Israel, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, which generate the majority of its revenue.
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