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Plains AcquisitionPLQC 64 PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates PLQC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,515 Banks companies, Plains Acquisition ranks worse than 65.54% on this metric.
Plains Acquisition Corp stock PB Ratio (=1.32) is close to 5-year high of 1.4.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plains Acquisition's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PLQC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 1.2 Max: 1.4
Current: 1.32
During the past 7 years, Plains Acquisition's highest PB Ratio was 1.40. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.20.
PLQC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 65.54% of 1515
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs PLQC: 1.32
During the past 12 months, Plains Acquisition's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Plains Acquisition was 12.90% per year. The lowest was 11.40% per year. And the median was 12.05% 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.
Plains Acquisition PB Ratio Related Terms
Plains Acquisition PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plains Acquisition'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Plains Acquisition'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.
Plains Acquisition PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Plains Acquisition's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plains Acquisition'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.
Plains Acquisition (PLQC) has a PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Plains Acquisition and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, Plains Acquisition's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Plains Acquisition ranks #993 out of 1515 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Plains Acquisition's PB Ratio too high?
Plains Acquisition's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 1.40. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. Plains Acquisition's value of 1.32 is 18.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plains Acquisition ranks #993 out of 1515 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Plains Acquisition has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plains Acquisition's PB Ratio compare to SBKO and MSWV?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Plains Acquisition ranks #993 out of 1515 companies for PB Ratio. This places Plains Acquisition in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. Plains Acquisition's value of 1.32 is 18.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Plains Acquisition's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 1.11, Plains Acquisition 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 Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.11, based on 1,515 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. Plains Acquisition's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 18.9% 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 Plains Acquisition and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plains Acquisition's current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plains Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains Acquisition (PLQC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.39, compared to a current price of $70.00 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 18.9% above the Banks industry median of 1.11. Plains Acquisition's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Plains Acquisition (PLQC), the current PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jul. 31, 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 Plains Acquisition (PLQC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains Acquisition stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $70.00 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.39.
GuruFocus considers Plains Acquisition to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLQC:
PB Ratio: 1.32 (10% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: $57.39 vs. price of $70.00 (22% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.9% above the Banks median (#993 of 1515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLQC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plains Acquisition Corp is a United States-based bank holding company. It offers a full range of banking services. It provides loans to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in its market area. The Bank operates full-service branch locations in Humble, Houston, Plains, Sugar Land, and Conroe, Texas, and limited-service branches or loan production offices in Houston and San Antonio, Texas.
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