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Franchetti SpAMIL:FCH +0.98%81 PB Ratio is 2.21 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 4.67. GuruFocus rates MIL:FCH with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Construction companies, Franchetti SpA ranks worse than 68.41% 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 (2026-07-21), Franchetti SpA's share price is €5.15. Franchetti SpA's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.34. Hence, Franchetti SpA's PB Ratio of today is 2.21.
Good Sign:
Franchetti SpA stock PB Ratio (=2.18) is close to 5-year low of 2.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franchetti SpA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:FCH'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.04 Med: 4.67 Max: 26.62
Current: 2.18
During the past 6 years, Franchetti SpA's highest PB Ratio was 26.62. The lowest was 2.04. And the median was 4.67.
MIL:FCH's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 68.41% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.31
vs MIL:FCH: 2.18
During the past 12 months, Franchetti SpA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 29.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 51.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 107.60% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Franchetti SpA was 139.70% per year. The lowest was 51.30% per year. And the median was 131.60% 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.
Franchetti SpA PB Ratio Related Terms
Franchetti SpA PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franchetti SpA'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Franchetti SpA'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.
Franchetti SpA PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Franchetti SpA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franchetti SpA'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.
Franchetti SpA'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.
Franchetti SpA (MIL:FCH) has a PB Ratio of 2.21 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Franchetti SpA and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 4.67. Over the past decade, Franchetti SpA's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.04 to 26.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Franchetti SpA ranks #1178 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Franchetti SpA's PB Ratio too high?
Franchetti SpA's current PB Ratio of 2.21 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 4.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.04 to a high of 26.62. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. Franchetti SpA's value of 2.21 is 68.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franchetti SpA ranks #1178 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Franchetti SpA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franchetti SpA's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Franchetti SpA ranks #1178 out of 1722 companies for PB Ratio. This places Franchetti SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. Franchetti SpA's value of 2.21 is 68.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Franchetti SpA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.04 to 26.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.67 vs. the industry median of 1.31, Franchetti SpA 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.31, based on 1,722 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. Franchetti SpA's current PB Ratio of 2.21 is 68.7% 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 Franchetti SpA and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franchetti SpA's current PB Ratio is 2.21, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 4.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franchetti SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchetti SpA (MIL:FCH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.77, compared to a current price of €5.15 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.21, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 4.67 and 68.7% above the Construction industry median of 1.31. Franchetti SpA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Franchetti SpA (MIL:FCH), the current PB Ratio is 2.21 as of Jul. 21, 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 Franchetti SpA (MIL:FCH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchetti SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.15 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.77.
GuruFocus considers Franchetti SpA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:FCH:
PB Ratio: 2.21 (53% below median its 10-year median of 4.67)
GF Value™: €5.77 vs. price of €5.15 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.7% above the Construction median (#1178 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:FCH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franchetti SpA is a civil and environmental engineering company specializes in the inspection, analysis and maintenance of high-value elements, such as bridges and complex transport networks.
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