MetalQuest MiningMQMIF -0.26%24 PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MQMIF with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,356 Metals & Mining companies, MetalQuest Mining ranks better than 67.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MetalQuest Mining's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MQMIF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 1.4
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, MetalQuest Mining's highest PB Ratio was 1.40. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
MQMIF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 67.87% of 2356
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.245
vs MQMIF: 1.40
During the past 12 months, MetalQuest Mining's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 345.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 74.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of MetalQuest Mining was 302.00% per year. The lowest was -81.60% per year. And the median was -4.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
MetalQuest Mining (OTCPK:MQMIF) 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.
MetalQuest Mining PB Ratio Related Terms
MetalQuest Mining PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MetalQuest Mining'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, MetalQuest Mining'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.
MetalQuest Mining PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, MetalQuest Mining's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MetalQuest Mining'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.
MetalQuest Mining (MQMIF) has a PB Ratio of 1.78 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on MetalQuest Mining and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MetalQuest Mining ranks #757 out of 2356 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is MetalQuest Mining's PB Ratio too high?
MetalQuest Mining's current PB Ratio is 1.78. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. MetalQuest Mining's value of 1.78 is 20.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MetalQuest Mining ranks #757 out of 2356 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MetalQuest Mining has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetalQuest Mining's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, MetalQuest Mining ranks #757 out of 2356 companies for PB Ratio. This puts MetalQuest Mining in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. MetalQuest Mining's value of 1.78 is 20.7% below this benchmark. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.25, based on 2,356 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. MetalQuest Mining's current PB Ratio of 1.78 is 20.7% 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 MetalQuest Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MetalQuest Mining's current PB Ratio is 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MetalQuest Mining stock overvalued right now?
MetalQuest Mining (MQMIF) has a current PB Ratio of 1.78. The current PB Ratio is 1.78 and 20.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.25. MetalQuest Mining's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 MetalQuest Mining (MQMIF), the current PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Jul. 01, 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.
MetalQuest Mining Inc is an exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Canada with the view of developing them to a stage where it can be exploited at a profit or to arrange joint ventures whereby other companies provide funding for development and exploration. The company projects include the Murray Brook Project and the Lac Otelnuk Iron Ore Project.
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