Astec IndustriesSTU:AI2 +0.41%84 PB Ratio is 1.93 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates STU:AI2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.97. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Astec Industries ranks worse than 65.67% 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 (2026-06-25), Astec Industries's share price is €49.40. Astec Industries's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €25.53. Hence, Astec Industries's PB Ratio of today is 1.93.
Warning Sign:
Astec Industries Inc stock PB Ratio (=2) is close to 3-year high of 2.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astec Industries's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI2'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 1.61 Max: 2.74
Current: 2
During the past 13 years, Astec Industries's highest PB Ratio was 2.74. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.61.
STU:AI2's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 65.67% of 201
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.54
vs STU:AI2: 2.00
During the past 12 months, Astec Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Astec Industries was 45.10% per year. The lowest was -18.20% per year. And the median was 5.10% 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.
Astec Industries PB Ratio Related Terms
Astec Industries PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astec Industries'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Astec Industries'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.
Astec Industries PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Astec Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Industries'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.
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a PB Ratio of 1.93 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 Astec Industries and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Astec Industries' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 2.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #132 out of 201 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Astec Industries' PB Ratio too high?
Astec Industries' current PB Ratio of 1.93 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 2.74. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median PB Ratio is 1.54. Astec Industries' value of 1.93 is 25.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #132 out of 201 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' PB Ratio compare to LNN and AEBI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #132 out of 201 companies for PB Ratio. This places Astec Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.54. Astec Industries' value of 1.93 is 25.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Astec Industries' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 2.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Astec Industries 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.54, based on 201 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. Astec Industries's current PB Ratio of 1.93 is 25.3% 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 Astec Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astec Industries's current PB Ratio is 1.93, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a current PB Ratio of 1.93. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.97, compared to a current price of €49.40 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.93, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 25.3% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.54. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current PB Ratio is 1.93 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.
Is Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €49.40 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.97.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:
PB Ratio: 1.93 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: €37.97 vs. price of €49.40 (30.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.3% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#132 of 201)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Industries Inc designs and manufactures equipment and components used in road construction and other development activities. Its products are used through the entire process of building roads, from mining and crushing materials to creating the road surface. The company manufactures a line of plants, pavers, vehicles, and machines to mix and transform materials into construction components. The company has two operating segments: infrastructure solutions generating maximum revenue and materials solutions. The majority of sales are derived from the United States. Its customers are asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, demolition recycling markets, sand and gravel producers, open mine operators, quarry operators, and others.
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