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Frencken GroupSGX:E28 -3.26%70 PB Ratio is 2.36 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates SGX:E28 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of S$1.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,418 Hardware companies, Frencken Group ranks worse than 51.08% 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 (2026-08-19), Frencken Group's share price is S$2.67. Frencken Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S$1.13. Hence, Frencken Group's PB Ratio of today is 2.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Frencken Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:E28'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 1.21 Max: 3.18
Current: 2.36
During the past 13 years, Frencken Group's highest PB Ratio was 3.18. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 1.21.
SGX:E28's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 51.08% of 2418
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.295
vs SGX:E28: 2.36
During the past 12 months, Frencken Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Frencken Group was 23.00% per year. The lowest was -3.20% per year. And the median was 6.45% 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.
Frencken Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Frencken Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frencken 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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Frencken 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.
Frencken Group PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Frencken Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frencken 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.
Frencken 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.
Frencken Group (SGX:E28) has a PB Ratio of 2.36 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Frencken Group and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Frencken Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Frencken Group ranks #1235 out of 2418 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Frencken Group's PB Ratio too high?
Frencken Group's current PB Ratio of 2.36 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 3.18. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.30. Frencken Group's value of 2.36 is 2.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frencken Group ranks #1235 out of 2418 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frencken Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frencken Group's PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Frencken Group ranks #1235 out of 2418 companies for PB Ratio. This places Frencken Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.30. Frencken Group's value of 2.36 is 2.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Frencken Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 2.30, Frencken 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 a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.30, based on 2,418 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. Frencken Group's current PB Ratio of 2.36 is 2.8% 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 Frencken Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frencken Group's current PB Ratio is 2.36, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frencken Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frencken Group (SGX:E28) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.51, compared to a current price of S$2.67 — trading 76.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.36, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 2.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.30. Frencken Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Frencken Group (SGX:E28), the current PB Ratio is 2.36 as of Aug. 19, 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 Frencken Group (SGX:E28) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frencken Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$2.67 is trading 76.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.51.
GuruFocus considers Frencken Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:E28:
PB Ratio: 2.36 (95% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
GF Value™: S$1.51 vs. price of S$2.67 (76.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.8% above the Hardware median (#1235 of 2418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:E28 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frencken Group Ltd is a Singapore-based Integrated Technology Solutions Company. The company has two principal business segments: i) Mechatronics - specialising in the design and manufacture of complex electro-mechanical assemblies and automation systems for original equipment manufacturers. ii) Advanced Plastics Solutions - specialising in the manufacture of plastic components (including design and fabrication of mould) for assembly into modules and finished products. It also designs and manufactures oil filters. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Mechatronics segment. The company operates in four principal geographical areas - The Netherlands, People's Republic of China, Malaysia and Singapore, with the maximum revenue generated from The Netherlands.
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