Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AGPFFVF 79 PB Ratio is 2.97 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 3.32. GuruFocus rates PFFVF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $184.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,982 Industrial Products companies, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks worse than 63.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PFFVF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.61 Med: 3.32 Max: 5.57
Current: 3.14
During the past 13 years, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's highest PB Ratio was 5.57. The lowest was 2.61. And the median was 3.32.
PFFVF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 63.04% of 2982
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs PFFVF: 3.14
During the past 12 months, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG was 24.60% per year. The lowest was 0.50% per year. And the median was 7.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (OTCPK:PFFVF) 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's PB Ratio falls into.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) has a PB Ratio of 2.97 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 3.32. Over the past decade, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.61 to 5.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #1880 out of 2982 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's PB Ratio too high?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current PB Ratio of 2.97 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 3.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.61 to a high of 5.57. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.26. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 2.97 is 31.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #1880 out of 2982 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #1880 out of 2982 companies for PB Ratio. This places Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.26. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 2.97 is 31.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.61 to 5.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.32 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.26, based on 2,982 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. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current PB Ratio of 2.97 is 31.4% 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current PB Ratio is 2.97, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $184.42, compared to a current price of $190.00 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.97, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 3.32 and 31.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.26. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF), the current PB Ratio is 2.97 as of Jun. 28, 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $190.00 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $184.42.
GuruFocus considers Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PFFVF:
PB Ratio: 2.97 (11% below median its 10-year median of 3.32)
GF Value™: $184.42 vs. price of $190.00 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1880 of 2982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFFVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Business Description
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets parts and systems for vacuum generation, measurement, and analysis, and for leak detection. The company has an extensive line of solutions, products, and services, including turbo pumps, backing pumps, custom pumps, measurement and analysis equipment, and others. The company's customers primarily come from applications including semiconductors, coating, industrial purposes, and others. The company markets its products through its proprietary sales network and independent marketing agents. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology has a global presence, with Europe, the United States, and Asia being the three biggest markets for the company.
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