Synlait MilkSMLKF 33 PB Ratio is 1.40 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates SMLKF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.77. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Synlait Milk ranks better than 93.88% 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 (2026-06-28), Synlait Milk's share price is $0.971. Synlait Milk's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.70. Hence, Synlait Milk's PB Ratio of today is 1.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synlait Milk's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SMLKF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 1.04 Max: 5.55
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, Synlait Milk's highest PB Ratio was 5.55. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 1.04.
SMLKF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 93.88% of 1896
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs SMLKF: 0.35
During the past 12 months, Synlait Milk's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -27.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Synlait Milk was 27.70% per year. The lowest was -27.40% per year. And the median was 14.75% 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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Synlait Milk PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk'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, Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Synlait Milk's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a PB Ratio of 1.40 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Synlait Milk and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Synlait Milk's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 5.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #116 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Synlait Milk's PB Ratio too high?
Synlait Milk's current PB Ratio of 1.40 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 5.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Synlait Milk's value of 1.40 is 5.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #116 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #116 out of 1896 companies for PB Ratio. This places Synlait Milk in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Synlait Milk's value of 1.40 is 5.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Synlait Milk's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 5.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Synlait Milk 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.33, based on 1,896 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. Synlait Milk's current PB Ratio of 1.40 is 5.3% 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 Synlait Milk 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. Synlait Milk's current PB Ratio is 1.40, which is 35% above 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 Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a current PB Ratio of 1.40. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.77, compared to a current price of $0.97 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.40, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 5.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF), the current PB Ratio is 1.40 as of Jun. 28, 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.97 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.77.
Key valuation signals for SMLKF:
PB Ratio: 1.40 (35% above median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: $0.77 vs. price of $0.97 (26.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#116 of 1896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMLKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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