Seneca FoodsSENEM 64 PB Ratio is 1.26 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates SENEM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,895 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seneca Foods ranks worse than 56.25% 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 (2026-06-30), Seneca Foods's share price is $140.00. Seneca Foods's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $111.38. Hence, Seneca Foods's PB Ratio of today is 1.26.
Warning Sign:
Seneca Foods Corp stock PB Ratio (=1.55) is close to 10-year high of 1.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seneca Foods's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SENEM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.76 Max: 1.57
Current: 1.55
During the past 13 years, Seneca Foods's highest PB Ratio was 1.57. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.76.
SENEM's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.25% of 1895
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs SENEM: 1.55
During the past 12 months, Seneca Foods's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Seneca Foods was 36.50% per year. The lowest was -21.70% per year. And the median was 6.00% 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.
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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.
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Seneca Foods PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seneca Foods'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Seneca Foods'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.
Seneca Foods PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seneca Foods's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seneca Foods'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.
Seneca Foods'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.
Seneca Foods (SENEM) has a PB Ratio of 1.26 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Seneca Foods and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Seneca Foods' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #1066 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Seneca Foods' PB Ratio too high?
Seneca Foods' current PB Ratio of 1.26 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Seneca Foods' value of 1.26 is 5.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #1066 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seneca Foods has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seneca Foods' PB Ratio compare to SMPL and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #1066 out of 1895 companies for PB Ratio. This places Seneca Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Seneca Foods' value of 1.26 is 5.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Seneca Foods' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Seneca Foods has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.33, based on 1,895 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. Seneca Foods's current PB Ratio of 1.26 is 5.3% below 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 Seneca Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seneca Foods's current PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seneca Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seneca Foods (SENEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $65.74, compared to a current price of $140.00 — trading 113% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 5.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. Seneca Foods' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Seneca Foods (SENEM), the current PB Ratio is 1.26 as of Jun. 30, 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 Seneca Foods (SENEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seneca Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $140.00 is trading 113% above its estimated GF Value™ of $65.74.
GuruFocus considers Seneca Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SENEM:
PB Ratio: 1.26 (66% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: $65.74 vs. price of $140.00 (113% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1066 of 1895)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SENEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seneca Foods Corp is a provider of packaged fruits and vegetables. The facilities are comprised of plants for packaging, can manufacturing, seed production, a farming operation and a logistical support network. The Company manages its business almost entirely on the basis of two reportable food packaging segments: Vegetable and Fruit/Snack. The Other category comprises non-food operations including revenue derived from the sale of cans, ends, seed, and outside revenue from the Company's aircraft operations, and certain corporate items. The Company's principal product offerings include canned, frozen and jarred fruits and vegetables, as well as packaged snack chips. Its brands are Aunt Nellie's, Cherry man, GREEN VALLEY, Libby's, READ, and SENECA APPLE CHIPS.
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