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Skel Fjarfestingafelag hfOISE:SKEL -0.58%38 PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates OISE:SKEL with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,083 Retail - Cyclical companies, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf ranks better than 73.68% on this metric.
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf stock PB Ratio (=0.77) is close to 10-year low of 0.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:SKEL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77 Med: 1.9 Max: 2.69
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's highest PB Ratio was 2.69. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.90.
OISE:SKEL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 73.68% of 1083
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs OISE:SKEL: 0.77
During the past 12 months, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 34.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf was 54.00% per year. The lowest was -1.00% per year. And the median was 12.40% 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.
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf PB Ratio Related Terms
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf'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.
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf'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.
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf (OISE:SKEL) has a PB Ratio of 0.76 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf ranks #285 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's PB Ratio too high?
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's current PB Ratio of 0.76 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 2.69. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's value of 0.76 is 49.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf ranks #285 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf ranks #285 out of 1083 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's value of 0.76 is 49.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 1.50, Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.50, based on 1,083 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. Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's current PB Ratio of 0.76 is 49.3% 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 Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's current PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf stock overvalued right now?
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf (OISE:SKEL) has a current PB Ratio of 0.76. The current PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 49.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.50. Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf (OISE:SKEL), the current PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Aug. 07, 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.
Skel Fjarfestingafelag hf operates as an investment company to create value for shareholders, subsidiaries, associated companies, and other stakeholders. The Company achieves this by developing its asset portfolio, which spans various sectors. As a strategic investor, SKEL provides support and assistance to the companies, management teams, and entrepreneurs in which it invests. SKEL staff and management work closely with its partners to fully leverage opportunities, whether for established operating companies or business ideas.
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