Newport ExplorationNWXPF 33 PB Ratio is 1.04 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates NWXPF with a GF Score™ of 33/100. Among 2,355 Metals & Mining companies, Newport Exploration ranks worse than 66.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Newport Exploration's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NWXPF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 3.79
Current: 1.25
During the past 13 years, Newport Exploration's highest PB Ratio was 3.79. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
NWXPF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 66.07% of 2355
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs NWXPF: 1.25
During the past 12 months, Newport Exploration's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -21.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Newport Exploration was 29.30% per year. The lowest was -42.80% per year. And the median was -5.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Newport Exploration (OTCPK:NWXPF) 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.
Newport Exploration PB Ratio Related Terms
Newport Exploration PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Newport Exploration'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.
Newport Exploration PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Newport Exploration'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.
Newport Exploration PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Newport Exploration's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Newport Exploration'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.
Newport Exploration (NWXPF) has a PB Ratio of 1.04 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Newport Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Newport Exploration ranks #1556 out of 2355 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Newport Exploration's PB Ratio too high?
Newport Exploration's current PB Ratio is 1.04. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.26. Newport Exploration's value of 1.04 is 54% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Newport Exploration ranks #1556 out of 2355 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Newport Exploration has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newport Exploration's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Newport Exploration ranks #1556 out of 2355 companies for PB Ratio. This places Newport Exploration in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.26. Newport Exploration's value of 1.04 is 54% 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 2.26, based on 2,355 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. Newport Exploration's current PB Ratio of 1.04 is 54% 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 Newport Exploration and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Newport Exploration's current PB Ratio is 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newport Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Newport Exploration (NWXPF) has a current PB Ratio of 1.04. The current PB Ratio is 1.04 and 54% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.26. Newport Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 33/100. 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 Newport Exploration (NWXPF), the current PB Ratio is 1.04 as of Jul. 02, 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.
Newport Exploration Ltd is an exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of resource properties. The company holds an interest in the Cooper Basin in Australia, an onshore oil and gas development area operated by Beach Energy, and derives royalty income from this interest. It also holds an interest in Chu Chua, a sulphide deposit located north of Kamloops, British Columbia. The company operates in a single segment with its exploration asset in Canada, and its royalty income being derived from Australia.
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