South Star Battery MetalsSTSBF 27 PB Ratio is 1.98 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates STSBF with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,358 Metals & Mining companies, South Star Battery Metals ranks better than 52.63% on this metric.
South Star Battery Metals Corp stock PB Ratio (=2.05) is close to 1-year high of 2.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for South Star Battery Metals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STSBF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 1.65 Max: 2.18
Current: 1.88
During the past 13 years, South Star Battery Metals's highest PB Ratio was 2.18. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.65.
STSBF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 52.63% of 2358
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs STSBF: 1.88
During the past 12 months, South Star Battery Metals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -44.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -37.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -33.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of South Star Battery Metals was 148.30% per year. The lowest was -57.60% per year. And the median was -16.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
South Star Battery Metals (OTCPK:STSBF) 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.
South Star Battery Metals PB Ratio Related Terms
South Star Battery Metals 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.
South Star Battery Metals PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, South Star Battery Metals'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.
South Star Battery Metals PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, South Star Battery Metals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Star Battery Metals'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.
South Star Battery Metals (STSBF) has a PB Ratio of 1.98 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 South Star Battery Metals and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, South Star Battery Metals' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, South Star Battery Metals ranks #1117 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is South Star Battery Metals' PB Ratio too high?
South Star Battery Metals' current PB Ratio of 1.98 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 2.18. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. South Star Battery Metals' value of 1.98 is 12.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Star Battery Metals ranks #1117 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South Star Battery Metals has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Star Battery Metals' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, South Star Battery Metals ranks #1117 out of 2358 companies for PB Ratio. This puts South Star Battery Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. South Star Battery Metals' value of 1.98 is 12.8% below this benchmark. Historically, South Star Battery Metals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 2.27, South Star Battery Metals 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. South Star Battery Metals's current PB Ratio of 1.98 is 12.8% 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 South Star Battery Metals 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. South Star Battery Metals's current PB Ratio is 1.98, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Star Battery Metals stock overvalued right now?
South Star Battery Metals (STSBF) has a current PB Ratio of 1.98. The current PB Ratio is 1.98, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 12.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.27. South Star Battery Metals' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 5 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 South Star Battery Metals (STSBF), the current PB Ratio is 1.98 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.
South Star Battery Metals Corp is focused on the acquisition and development of near-term mine-production projects, particularly battery minerals for clean energy. It is currently developing the Santa Cruz Graphite Project in Bahia State, Brazil and has an exploration project, BamaStar Graphite Project, in Alabama, USA.
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