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NX Filtration NVSTU:9KJ -1.43%72 PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates STU:9KJ with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,983 Industrial Products companies, NX Filtration NV ranks better than 53.8% 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 (2026-08-02), NX Filtration NV's share price is €3.10. NX Filtration NV's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.66. Hence, NX Filtration NV's PB Ratio of today is 1.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for NX Filtration NV's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:9KJ'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11 Med: 2.24 Max: 54.21
Current: 1.84
During the past 9 years, NX Filtration NV's highest PB Ratio was 54.21. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 2.24.
STU:9KJ's PB Ratio is ranked better than 53.8% of 2983
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.11
vs STU:9KJ: 1.84
During the past 12 months, NX Filtration NV's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -20.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.30% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of NX Filtration NV was 263.40% per year. The lowest was -16.50% per year. And the median was 89.50% 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.
NX Filtration NV PB Ratio Related Terms
NX Filtration NV PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NX Filtration NV'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 Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, NX Filtration 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.
NX Filtration NV PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NX Filtration NV's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NX Filtration 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.
NX Filtration NV (STU:9KJ) has a PB Ratio of 1.87 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on NX Filtration NV and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, NX Filtration NV's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 54.21. According to the industry distribution chart, NX Filtration NV ranks #1378 out of 2983 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is NX Filtration NV's PB Ratio too high?
NX Filtration NV's current PB Ratio of 1.87 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 54.21. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.11. NX Filtration NV's value of 1.87 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NX Filtration NV ranks #1378 out of 2983 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NX Filtration 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 NX Filtration NV's PB Ratio compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, NX Filtration NV ranks #1378 out of 2983 companies for PB Ratio. This puts NX Filtration NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.11. NX Filtration NV's value of 1.87 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, NX Filtration NV's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 54.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 2.11, NX Filtration NV 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.11, based on 2,983 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. NX Filtration NV's current PB Ratio of 1.87 is 11.4% 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 NX Filtration NV and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NX Filtration NV's current PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NX Filtration NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NX Filtration NV (STU:9KJ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.49, compared to a current price of €3.10 — trading 58.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 11.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.11. NX Filtration NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 NX Filtration NV (STU:9KJ), the current PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Aug. 02, 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 NX Filtration NV (STU:9KJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NX Filtration NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.10 is trading 58.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.49.
GuruFocus considers NX Filtration NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:9KJ:
PB Ratio: 1.87 (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.24)
GF Value™: €7.49 vs. price of €3.10 (58.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1378 of 2983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9KJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NX Filtration NV is a provider of direct nanofiltration membrane technology for producing pure and affordable water to improve quality of life. . NX Filtration sells its filtration membranes in the form of modules in its two business lines: Clean Municipal Water and Sustainable Industrial Water Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Europe (excluding the Netherlands) and also has a presence in North America; Asia, and Rest of World.
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