MPC Container Ships ASAMPZZF +2.24%72 PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates MPZZF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 970 Transportation companies, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks better than 51.24% on this metric.
MPC Container Ships ASA stock PB Ratio (=1.23) is close to 3-year high of 1.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for MPC Container Ships ASA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MPZZF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.96 Max: 3.24
Current: 1.23
During the past 9 years, MPC Container Ships ASA's highest PB Ratio was 3.24. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.96.
MPZZF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 51.24% of 970
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs MPZZF: 1.23
During the past 12 months, MPC Container Ships ASA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.80% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of MPC Container Ships ASA was 28.30% per year. The lowest was -28.30% per year. And the median was -1.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
MPC Container Ships ASA (OTCPK:MPZZF) 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.
MPC Container Ships ASA PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, MPC Container Ships ASA'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.
MPC Container Ships ASA PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MPC Container Ships ASA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MPC Container Ships ASA'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.
MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF) has a PB Ratio of 1.20 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 MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, MPC Container Ships ASA's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #473 out of 970 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA's PB Ratio too high?
MPC Container Ships ASA's current PB Ratio of 1.20 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 3.24. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 1.20 is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #473 out of 970 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MPC Container Ships ASA has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPC Container Ships ASA's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #473 out of 970 companies for PB Ratio. This puts MPC Container Ships ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 1.20 is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, MPC Container Ships ASA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 3.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 1.25, MPC Container Ships ASA 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 970 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. MPC Container Ships ASA's current PB Ratio of 1.20 is 4% 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 MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MPC Container Ships ASA's current PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $2.56 — trading 81.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 4% below the Transportation industry median of 1.25. MPC Container Ships ASA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF), the current PB Ratio is 1.20 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.56 is trading 81.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41.
GuruFocus considers MPC Container Ships ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPZZF:
PB Ratio: 1.20 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $2.56 (81.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4% below the Transportation median (#473 of 970)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MPZZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MPC Container Ships ASA is a Norway based company that engages in the investment in and operation of shipping assets. The group's principal business activity is to invest in and operate maritime assets in the container shipping segment. It owns and operates container shops and feeder vessels that are chartered out to liner shipping companies and regional carriers. The group has one reporting segment, i.e., the container shipping segment.
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