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Prospect CapitalLTS:0R25 28 PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates LTS:0R25 with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,602 Asset Management companies, Prospect Capital ranks better than 94.13% 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 (2026-07-14), Prospect Capital's share price is $2.25. Prospect Capital's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.05. Hence, Prospect Capital's PB Ratio of today is 0.37.
Good Sign:
Prospect Capital Corp stock PB Ratio (=0.38) is close to 10-year low of 0.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prospect Capital's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0R25'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.71 Max: 0.99
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, Prospect Capital's highest PB Ratio was 0.99. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.71.
LTS:0R25's PB Ratio is ranked better than 94.13% of 1602
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs LTS:0R25: 0.38
During the past 12 months, Prospect Capital's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Prospect Capital was 5.20% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was -3.35% 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.
Prospect Capital PB Ratio Related Terms
Prospect Capital PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prospect Capital'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 Asset Management subindustry, Prospect 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.
Prospect Capital PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Prospect Capital's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prospect 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.
Prospect Capital (LTS:0R25) has a PB Ratio of 0.37 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Prospect Capital and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Prospect Capital's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Prospect Capital ranks #94 out of 1602 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Prospect Capital's PB Ratio too high?
Prospect Capital's current PB Ratio of 0.37 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.99. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Prospect Capital's value of 0.37 is 61.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prospect Capital ranks #94 out of 1602 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prospect Capital has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prospect Capital's PB Ratio compare to FRBP and CRF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Prospect Capital ranks #94 out of 1602 companies for PB Ratio. This places Prospect Capital in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Prospect Capital's value of 0.37 is 61.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Prospect Capital's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Prospect 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 0.96, based on 1,602 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. Prospect Capital's current PB Ratio of 0.37 is 61.5% 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 Prospect Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prospect Capital's current PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prospect Capital stock overvalued right now?
Prospect Capital (LTS:0R25) has a current PB Ratio of 0.37. The current PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 61.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.96. Prospect Capital's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Prospect Capital (LTS:0R25), the current PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Jul. 14, 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.
Prospect Capital Corp is a closed-end investment company based in the United States. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and long-term capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company invests mainly in senior and subordinated debt and equity of private companies for acquisitions, divestitures, growth, development, recapitalizations, and other purposes. It makes investments, including lending in private equity, sponsored transactions, directly to companies, investments in structured credit, real estate, and syndicated debt.
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