Kromek GroupSTU:4KM -2.58% PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.20. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,421 Hardware companies, Kromek Group ranks better than 79.76% 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 (2026-07-12), Kromek Group's share price is €0.0945. Kromek Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was €0.10. Hence, Kromek Group's PB Ratio of today is 0.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kromek Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4KM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 1.2 Max: 2.25
Current: 0.99
During the past 13 years, Kromek Group's highest PB Ratio was 2.25. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 1.20.
STU:4KM's PB Ratio is ranked better than 79.76% of 2421
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.35
vs STU:4KM: 0.99
During the past 12 months, Kromek Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 29.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kromek Group was 44.50% per year. The lowest was -14.20% per year. And the median was -3.65% 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.
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.
Kromek Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Kromek Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kromek Group'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kromek Group'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.
Kromek Group PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kromek Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kromek Group'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.
Kromek Group'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.
Kromek Group (STU:4KM) has a PB Ratio of 0.95 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kromek Group and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, Kromek Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #490 out of 2421 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Kromek Group's PB Ratio too high?
Kromek Group's current PB Ratio of 0.95 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 2.25. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.35. Kromek Group's value of 0.95 is 59.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #490 out of 2421 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Kromek Group's PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #490 out of 2421 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kromek Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.35. Kromek Group's value of 0.95 is 59.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kromek Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 2.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Kromek Group 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 2.35, based on 2,421 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. Kromek Group's current PB Ratio of 0.95 is 59.6% 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 Kromek Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kromek Group's current PB Ratio is 0.95, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kromek Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kromek Group (STU:4KM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.08, compared to a current price of €0.09 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.95, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 59.6% below the Hardware industry median of 2.35. 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 Kromek Group (STU:4KM), the current PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Jul. 12, 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.
Kromek Group PLC is the developer of radiation detectors based on cadmium zinc telluride, providing improved detection and characterization capabilities within the medical imaging, nuclear detection, and security screening markets. Based on its technology platforms, the company designs, develops, and produces X-ray and gamma-ray imaging and radiation detection products for the industrial and consumer markets. Some of its products include the TN15 thermal neutron detector, the SPEAR CZT-based radiation detector, the VTF voltage to frequency converter, the D3S NET networked radiation detector, and Photon-counting spectral CT. Its geographical segments include the United Kingdom, North America, Asia, Europe, and Other, of which the majority of the revenue comes from North America.
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