St Galler Kantonalbank AG stock PB Ratio (=1.2) is close to 5-year high of 1.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for St Galler Kantonalbank AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SGKBF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 1.04 Max: 1.38
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, St Galler Kantonalbank AG's highest PB Ratio was 1.38. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.04.
SGKBF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 59.56% of 1516
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs SGKBF: 1.20
During the past 12 months, St Galler Kantonalbank AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of St Galler Kantonalbank AG was 4.00% per year. The lowest was 1.70% per year. And the median was 2.75% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
St Galler Kantonalbank AG (OTCPK:SGKBF) 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.
St Galler Kantonalbank AG PB Ratio Related Terms
St Galler Kantonalbank 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.
St Galler Kantonalbank AG PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, St Galler Kantonalbank 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.
St Galler Kantonalbank AG PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, St Galler Kantonalbank AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where St Galler Kantonalbank AG'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.
St Galler Kantonalbank AG (SGKBF) has a PB Ratio of 0.54 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on St Galler Kantonalbank AG and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, St Galler Kantonalbank AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, St Galler Kantonalbank AG ranks #903 out of 1516 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is St Galler Kantonalbank AG's PB Ratio too high?
St Galler Kantonalbank AG's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 1.38. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.09. St Galler Kantonalbank AG's value of 0.54 is 50.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, St Galler Kantonalbank AG ranks #903 out of 1516 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, St Galler Kantonalbank AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does St Galler Kantonalbank AG's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, St Galler Kantonalbank AG ranks #903 out of 1516 companies for PB Ratio. This places St Galler Kantonalbank AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.09. St Galler Kantonalbank AG's value of 0.54 is 50.5% below this benchmark. Historically, St Galler Kantonalbank AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.09, St Galler Kantonalbank AG 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 Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.09, based on 1,516 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. St Galler Kantonalbank AG's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 50.5% 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 St Galler Kantonalbank AG and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. St Galler Kantonalbank AG's current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is St Galler Kantonalbank AG stock overvalued right now?
St Galler Kantonalbank AG (SGKBF) has a current PB Ratio of 0.54. The stock's GF Value™ is $304.59, compared to a current price of $355.00 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 50.5% below the Banks industry median of 1.09. St Galler Kantonalbank AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 St Galler Kantonalbank AG (SGKBF), the current PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Jun. 26, 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 St Galler Kantonalbank AG (SGKBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St Galler Kantonalbank AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $355.00 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $304.59.
Key valuation signals for SGKBF:
PB Ratio: 0.54 (48% below median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: $304.59 vs. price of $355.00 (16.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.5% below the Banks median (#903 of 1516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGKBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
St Galler Kantonalbank AG provides banking services to the local population and small and middle-sized companies in Switzerland and globally. It also offers private banking. The bank adopts a balanced business model based on two revenue sources. Its objectives are the growth of loans, the growth of funds under management, cost and income ratio and return on equity. The firm operates in St Gall through its network of branches. The company has developed and promoted the brand Cantonal bank. Retail and commercial clients, private banking, and corporate center are the segments of the company.
63GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SGKBF
PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SGKBF has been successfully added to your 
