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Sensata Technologies HoldingST +1.05%77 PB Ratio is 2.08 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 2.67. GuruFocus rates ST with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,416 Hardware companies, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks better than 54.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sensata Technologies Holding's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ST'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96 Med: 2.67 Max: 4.16
Current: 2.08
During the past 13 years, Sensata Technologies Holding's highest PB Ratio was 4.16. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 2.67.
ST's PB Ratio is ranked better than 54.06% of 2416
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs ST: 2.08
During the past 12 months, Sensata Technologies Holding's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sensata Technologies Holding was 44.80% per year. The lowest was -2.20% per year. And the median was 10.85% 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.
Sensata Technologies Holding PB Ratio Related Terms
Sensata Technologies Holding 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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensata Technologies Holding'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.
Sensata Technologies Holding PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensata Technologies Holding's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensata Technologies Holding'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.
Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) has a PB Ratio of 2.08 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 2.67. Over the past decade, Sensata Technologies Holding's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 4.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1110 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding's PB Ratio too high?
Sensata Technologies Holding's current PB Ratio of 2.08 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 4.16. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 2.08 is 8.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1110 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sensata Technologies Holding has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensata Technologies Holding's PB Ratio compare to NOVT and ESE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1110 out of 2416 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Sensata Technologies Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 2.08 is 8.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sensata Technologies Holding's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 4.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.67 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Sensata Technologies Holding 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,416 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. Sensata Technologies Holding's current PB Ratio of 2.08 is 8.4% 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 Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Sensata Technologies Holding's current PB Ratio is 2.08, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.35, compared to a current price of $42.37 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.08, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.67 and 8.4% below the Hardware industry median of 2.27. Sensata Technologies Holding's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (ST), the current PB Ratio is 2.08 as of Aug. 21, 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.37 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.35.
GuruFocus considers Sensata Technologies Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ST:
PB Ratio: 2.08 (22% below median its 10-year median of 2.67)
GF Value™: $34.35 vs. price of $42.37 (23.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.4% below the Hardware median (#1110 of 2416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of sensors and electrical protection for transportation and industrial applications. Sensata sells a bevy of pressure, temperature, force, and position sensors into the automotive, heavy vehicle, industrial, heating, ventilation, and cooling, and aerospace markets. It also sells electrical protection products, like contactors and relays. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the automotive market, where it focuses on bumper-in applications.
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