Shoprite HoldingsLUS:SHOP 100 PB Ratio is 6.01 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.80. GuruFocus rates LUS:SHOP with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ZMW425.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,077 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shoprite Holdings ranks worse than 85.79% 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), Shoprite Holdings's share price is ZMW350.00. Shoprite Holdings's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ZMW58.24. Hence, Shoprite Holdings's PB Ratio of today is 6.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shoprite Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LUS:SHOP'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.53 Med: 4.8 Max: 6.37
Current: 5.27
During the past 13 years, Shoprite Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 6.37. The lowest was 2.53. And the median was 4.80.
LUS:SHOP's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 85.79% of 1077
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.44
vs LUS:SHOP: 5.27
During the past 12 months, Shoprite Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shoprite Holdings was 37.70% per year. The lowest was -9.90% per year. And the median was 13.90% 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.
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Shoprite Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoprite Holdings'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 Department Stores subindustry, Shoprite Holdings'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.
Shoprite Holdings PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoprite Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoprite Holdings'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.
Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) has a PB Ratio of 6.01 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 Shoprite Holdings and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.80. Over the past decade, Shoprite Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 2.53 to 6.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoprite Holdings ranks #924 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is Shoprite Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Shoprite Holdings' current PB Ratio of 6.01 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.53 to a high of 6.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Shoprite Holdings' value of 6.01 is 317.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoprite Holdings ranks #924 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shoprite Holdings has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoprite Holdings' PB Ratio compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoprite Holdings ranks #924 out of 1077 companies for PB Ratio. This places Shoprite Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Shoprite Holdings' value of 6.01 is 317.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shoprite Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.53 to 6.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.80 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Shoprite Holdings has consistently been above 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.44, based on 1,077 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. Shoprite Holdings's current PB Ratio of 6.01 is 317.4% above 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 Shoprite Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoprite Holdings's current PB Ratio is 6.01, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoprite Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZMW425.49, compared to a current price of ZMW350.00 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 6.01, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.80 and 317.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.44. Shoprite Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP), the current PB Ratio is 6.01 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 Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ZMW350.00 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ZMW425.49.
GuruFocus considers Shoprite Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LUS:SHOP:
PB Ratio: 6.01 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.80)
GF Value™: ZMW425.49 vs. price of ZMW350.00 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 317.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#924 of 1077)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUS:SHOP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoprite Holdings Ltd is Africa's food retailer, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with a widespread presence across multiple African countries. The company's main business is supermarket retailing through brands such as Shoprite, Usave, and Checkers. The company organizes its operations into three main segments: Supermarkets RSA, which covers its core supermarket retail operations in South Africa. The company segments include Supermarkets Non-RSA, covering supermarket operations in other African countries; and Other Operating Segments, which include franchise stores, pharmacies, pet products, clothing, and other specialist retail formats.
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