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KB Components ABOSTO:KBC 12 PB Ratio is 3.79 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 4.36. GuruFocus rates OSTO:KBC with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, KB Components AB ranks worse than 80.06% 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 (2026-07-14), KB Components AB's share price is kr40.00. KB Components AB's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr10.55. Hence, KB Components AB's PB Ratio of today is 3.79.
Good Sign:
KB Components AB stock PB Ratio (=3.75) is close to 2-year low of 3.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for KB Components AB's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:KBC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.53 Med: 4.36 Max: 6.01
Current: 3.8
During the past 5 years, KB Components AB's highest PB Ratio was 6.01. The lowest was 3.53. And the median was 4.36.
OSTO:KBC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 80.06% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs OSTO:KBC: 3.80
During the past 12 months, KB Components AB's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of KB Components AB was 8.90% per year. The lowest was 8.90% per year. And the median was 8.90% 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.
KB Components AB PB Ratio Related Terms
KB Components AB PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KB Components AB'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, KB Components AB'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.
KB Components AB PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, KB Components AB's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KB Components AB'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.
KB Components AB (OSTO:KBC) has a PB Ratio of 3.79 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on KB Components AB and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 4.36. Over the past decade, KB Components AB's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.53 to 6.01. According to the industry distribution chart, KB Components AB ranks #1261 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is KB Components AB's PB Ratio too high?
KB Components AB's current PB Ratio of 3.79 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 4.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.53 to a high of 6.01. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. KB Components AB's value of 3.79 is 124.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KB Components AB ranks #1261 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KB Components AB has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KB Components AB's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, KB Components AB ranks #1261 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places KB Components AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. KB Components AB's value of 3.79 is 124.3% above this benchmark. Historically, KB Components AB's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.53 to 6.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.36 vs. the industry median of 1.69, KB Components AB 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.69, based on 1,575 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. KB Components AB's current PB Ratio of 3.79 is 124.3% 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 KB Components AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KB Components AB's current PB Ratio is 3.79, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 4.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KB Components AB stock overvalued right now?
KB Components AB (OSTO:KBC) has a current PB Ratio of 3.79. The current PB Ratio is 3.79, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 4.36 and 124.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.69. KB Components AB's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 KB Components AB (OSTO:KBC), the current PB Ratio is 3.79 as of Jul. 14, 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.
KB Components AB is a polymer component manufacturer with production facilities in Europe, North and Central America, and Asia. is divided into eight main activity business areas: light vehicles, heavy vehicles, medical, industrial, furniture, lighting, chrome plating, and industrial windows. The company operates in geographical reportable segments: North America, Europe, and Asia. it provides expertise in injection molding technology and a well-invested machine park with a high degree of automation.
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