QinetiQ GroupQNTQF 86 PB Ratio is 3.99 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates QNTQF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks worse than 59.76% 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 (2026-07-08), QinetiQ Group's share price is $5.65. QinetiQ Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.42. Hence, QinetiQ Group's PB Ratio of today is 3.99.
Warning Sign:
QinetiQ Group PLC stock PB Ratio (=4.51) is close to 5-year high of 4.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for QinetiQ Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
QNTQF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.52 Med: 2.21 Max: 5.15
Current: 4.51
During the past 13 years, QinetiQ Group's highest PB Ratio was 5.15. The lowest was 1.52. And the median was 2.21.
QNTQF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 59.76% of 338
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.75
vs QNTQF: 4.51
During the past 12 months, QinetiQ Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of QinetiQ Group was 612.40% per year. The lowest was -18.60% per year. And the median was 2.15% 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.
QinetiQ Group PB Ratio Related Terms
QinetiQ Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QinetiQ Group'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
QinetiQ Group (QNTQF) has a PB Ratio of 3.99 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, QinetiQ Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 5.15. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #202 out of 338 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is QinetiQ Group's PB Ratio too high?
QinetiQ Group's current PB Ratio of 3.99 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 5.15. The Aerospace & Defense industry median PB Ratio is 3.75. QinetiQ Group's value of 3.99 is 6.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #202 out of 338 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's PB Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #202 out of 338 companies for PB Ratio. This places QinetiQ Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 3.75. QinetiQ Group's value of 3.99 is 6.4% above this benchmark. Historically, QinetiQ Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 5.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 3.75, QinetiQ Group 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median PB Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.75, based on 338 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. QinetiQ Group's current PB Ratio of 3.99 is 6.4% 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median PB Ratio is 3.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QinetiQ Group's current PB Ratio is 3.99, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (QNTQF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.89, compared to a current price of $5.65 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.99, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 6.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.75. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQF), the current PB Ratio is 3.99 as of Jul. 08, 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.65 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.89.
GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for QNTQF:
PB Ratio: 3.99 (81% above median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: $5.89 vs. price of $5.65 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#202 of 338)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QNTQF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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