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Universal Music Group NVSTU:0VD -0.16%72 PB Ratio is 7.62 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 16.53. GuruFocus rates STU:0VD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 924 Media - Diversified companies, Universal Music Group NV ranks worse than 92.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Music Group NV's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:0VD'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.28 Med: 16.53 Max: 30.3
Current: 7.63
During the past 9 years, Universal Music Group NV's highest PB Ratio was 30.30. The lowest was 6.28. And the median was 16.53.
STU:0VD's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 92.21% of 924
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.3
vs STU:0VD: 7.63
During the past 12 months, Universal Music Group NV's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.50% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Universal Music Group NV was 30.20% per year. The lowest was -12.20% per year. And the median was 21.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Universal Music Group NV (STU:0VD) 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.
* 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 Entertainment subindustry, Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Music Group NV's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV (STU:0VD) has a PB Ratio of 7.62 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 16.53. Over the past decade, Universal Music Group NV's PB Ratio has ranged from 6.28 to 30.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #852 out of 924 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Universal Music Group NV's PB Ratio too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current PB Ratio of 7.62 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 16.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.28 to a high of 30.30. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.30. Universal Music Group NV's value of 7.62 is 486.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #852 out of 924 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's PB Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #852 out of 924 companies for PB Ratio. This places Universal Music Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.30. Universal Music Group NV's value of 7.62 is 486.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Music Group NV's own PB Ratio has ranged from 6.28 to 30.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.53 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Universal Music Group NV 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.30, based on 924 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. Universal Music Group NV's current PB Ratio of 7.62 is 486.2% 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 Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Music Group NV's current PB Ratio is 7.62, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 16.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (STU:0VD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.46, compared to a current price of €18.87 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 7.62, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 16.53 and 486.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.30. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Universal Music Group NV (STU:0VD), the current PB Ratio is 7.62 as of Jul. 14, 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 Universal Music Group NV (STU:0VD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.87 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.46.
GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:0VD:
PB Ratio: 7.62 (54% below median its 10-year median of 16.53)
GF Value™: €27.46 vs. price of €18.87 (31.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 486.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#852 of 924)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0VD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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