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Besqab AB (publ)OSTO:BESQAB 81 PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BESQAB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of kr27.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Real Estate companies, Besqab AB (publ) ranks worse than 59.32% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-07-21), Besqab AB (publ)'s share price is kr28.50. Besqab AB (publ)'s Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr29.22. Hence, Besqab AB (publ)'s PB Ratio of today is 0.98.
Warning Sign:
Besqab AB (publ) stock PB Ratio (=0.98) is close to 2-year high of 1.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Besqab AB (publ)'s PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:BESQAB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 0.94 Max: 3.15
Current: 0.98
During the past 8 years, Besqab AB (publ)'s highest PB Ratio was 3.15. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 0.94.
OSTO:BESQAB's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 59.32% of 1716
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.81
vs OSTO:BESQAB: 0.98
During the past 12 months, Besqab AB (publ)'s average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Besqab AB (publ) was 26.30% per year. The lowest was -4.10% per year. And the median was 12.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB) 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.
Besqab AB (publ) PB Ratio Related Terms
Besqab AB (publ) PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Besqab AB (publ)'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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, Besqab AB (publ)'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.
Besqab AB (publ) PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Besqab AB (publ)'s PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Besqab AB (publ)'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.
Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB) has a PB Ratio of 0.98 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Besqab AB (publ) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Besqab AB (publ)'s PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 3.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Besqab AB (publ) ranks #1018 out of 1716 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Besqab AB (publ)'s PB Ratio too high?
Besqab AB (publ)'s current PB Ratio of 0.98 is near median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 3.15. The Real Estate industry median PB Ratio is 0.81. Besqab AB (publ)'s value of 0.98 is 21% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Besqab AB (publ) ranks #1018 out of 1716 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Besqab AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Besqab AB (publ)'s PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Besqab AB (publ) ranks #1018 out of 1716 companies for PB Ratio. This places Besqab AB (publ) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.81. Besqab AB (publ)'s value of 0.98 is 21% above this benchmark. Historically, Besqab AB (publ)'s own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 3.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Besqab AB (publ) 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 Real Estate company?
The median PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.81, based on 1,716 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. Besqab AB (publ)'s current PB Ratio of 0.98 is 21% 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 Besqab AB (publ) and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Besqab AB (publ)'s current PB Ratio is 0.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Besqab AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr27.17, compared to a current price of kr28.50 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 21% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.81. Besqab AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB), the current PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Jul. 21, 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 Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Besqab AB (publ) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr28.50 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr27.17.
GuruFocus considers Besqab AB (publ) to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:BESQAB:
PB Ratio: 0.98 (near median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: kr27.17 vs. price of kr28.50 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21% above the Real Estate median (#1018 of 1716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:BESQAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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