Western Bulk Chartering ASOSL:WEST +1.86%66 PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates OSL:WEST with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr16.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 963 Transportation companies, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks worse than 57.01% on this metric.
Western Bulk Chartering AS stock PB Ratio (=1.43) is close to 1-year high of 1.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Bulk Chartering AS's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:WEST'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 1.52 Max: 8.33
Current: 1.43
During the past 8 years, Western Bulk Chartering AS's highest PB Ratio was 8.33. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.52.
OSL:WEST's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.01% of 963
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs OSL:WEST: 1.43
During the past 12 months, Western Bulk Chartering AS's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.00% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Western Bulk Chartering AS was 66.40% per year. The lowest was -8.60% per year. And the median was 29.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS PB Ratio Related Terms
Western Bulk Chartering AS 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Bulk Chartering AS's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) has a PB Ratio of 1.43 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, Western Bulk Chartering AS's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 8.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #549 out of 963 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS's PB Ratio too high?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current PB Ratio of 1.43 is near median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 8.33. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 1.43 is 14.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #549 out of 963 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Bulk Chartering AS has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Bulk Chartering AS's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #549 out of 963 companies for PB Ratio. This places Western Bulk Chartering AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 1.43 is 14.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Western Bulk Chartering AS's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 8.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Western Bulk Chartering AS 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 963 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. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current PB Ratio of 1.43 is 14.4% 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS 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. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current PB Ratio is 1.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr16.76, compared to a current price of kr21.90 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 14.4% above the Transportation industry median of 1.25. Western Bulk Chartering AS's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST), the current PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jun. 29, 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr21.90 is trading 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr16.76.
GuruFocus considers Western Bulk Chartering AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:WEST:
PB Ratio: 1.43 (near median its 10-year median of 1.52)
GF Value™: kr16.76 vs. price of kr21.90 (30.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.4% above the Transportation median (#549 of 963)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:WEST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Bulk Chartering AS is a transporter of dry bulk commodities. Its commodities include coal, minerals, steel products, cement, agriculture or grains, ferrous ores, and fertilizers, among others. It operates in dry bulk vessels in the Panamax to Handysize segment. Geographic diversification is the Far East, Europe, India, North America, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue is from the Far East.
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