Starcore International MinesSHVLF -1.66%43 PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 227% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates SHVLF with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,358 Metals & Mining companies, Starcore International Mines ranks better than 82.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starcore International Mines's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHVLF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.26 Max: 2.45
Current: 0.86
During the past 13 years, Starcore International Mines's highest PB Ratio was 2.45. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.26.
SHVLF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 82.53% of 2358
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs SHVLF: 0.86
During the past 12 months, Starcore International Mines's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Starcore International Mines was 179.60% per year. The lowest was -27.50% per year. And the median was -3.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Starcore International Mines (OTCPK:SHVLF) 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.
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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.
Starcore International Mines PB Ratio Related Terms
Starcore International Mines 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.
Starcore International Mines PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Starcore International Mines'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.
Starcore International Mines PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Starcore International Mines's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starcore International Mines'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.
Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) has a PB Ratio of 0.85 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Starcore International Mines and its competitors. This is 227% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Starcore International Mines' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #412 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Starcore International Mines' PB Ratio too high?
Starcore International Mines' current PB Ratio of 0.85 is 227% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 2.45. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. Starcore International Mines' value of 0.85 is 62.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #412 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Starcore International Mines has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starcore International Mines' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #412 out of 2358 companies for PB Ratio. This places Starcore International Mines in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. Starcore International Mines' value of 0.85 is 62.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Starcore International Mines' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 2.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Starcore International Mines 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.27, based on 2,358 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. Starcore International Mines's current PB Ratio of 0.85 is 62.6% 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 Starcore International Mines and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starcore International Mines's current PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 227% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starcore International Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.14, compared to a current price of $0.33 — trading 132.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 227% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 62.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.27. Starcore International Mines' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Starcore International Mines (SHVLF), the current PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jun. 25, 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 Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.33 is trading 132.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.14.
GuruFocus considers Starcore International Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHVLF:
PB Ratio: 0.85 (227% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: $0.14 vs. price of $0.33 (132.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#412 of 2358)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHVLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starcore International Mines Ltd is in the business of exploration, development, and production of minerals. It has got products in various stages The San Martin being the primary source of operating cash flows. In Mexico, the business holds an interest in the silver and gold processing plant. Some of its projects include San Martin, El Creston, and Toiyabe among others. The majority of the organization's revenue comes from Bernal, Mexico. The Company is also engaged in acquiring mining related operating assets and exploration assets in North America and West Africa directly and through corporate acquisitions.
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