Bang & Olufsen ASSTU:BUOB +1.48%60 PB Ratio is 1.31 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates STU:BUOB with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks better than 72.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bang & Olufsen AS's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:BUOB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 1.67 Max: 5.04
Current: 1.32
During the past 13 years, Bang & Olufsen AS's highest PB Ratio was 5.04. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.67.
STU:BUOB's PB Ratio is ranked better than 72.55% of 2415
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs STU:BUOB: 1.32
During the past 12 months, Bang & Olufsen AS's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Bang & Olufsen AS was 40.60% per year. The lowest was -34.40% per year. And the median was -3.90% 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.
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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.
Bang & Olufsen AS PB Ratio Related Terms
Bang & Olufsen AS PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bang & Olufsen AS'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Bang & Olufsen AS'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.
Bang & Olufsen AS PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bang & Olufsen AS's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bang & Olufsen AS'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.
Bang & Olufsen AS (STU:BUOB) has a PB Ratio of 1.31 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.67. Over the past decade, Bang & Olufsen AS's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 5.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #663 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's PB Ratio too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current PB Ratio of 1.31 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 5.04. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Bang & Olufsen AS's value of 1.31 is 45.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #663 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's PB Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #663 out of 2415 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Bang & Olufsen AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Bang & Olufsen AS's value of 1.31 is 45.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Bang & Olufsen AS's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 5.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Bang & Olufsen AS 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 2.41, based on 2,415 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. Bang & Olufsen AS's current PB Ratio of 1.31 is 45.6% 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 Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bang & Olufsen AS's current PB Ratio is 1.31, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS (STU:BUOB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.08, compared to a current price of €1.24 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.31, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 45.6% below the Hardware industry median of 2.41. Bang & Olufsen AS's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (STU:BUOB), the current PB Ratio is 1.31 as of Jul. 06, 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (STU:BUOB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.24 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.08.
GuruFocus considers Bang & Olufsen AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:BUOB:
PB Ratio: 1.31 (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.67)
GF Value™: €1.08 vs. price of €1.24 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.6% below the Hardware median (#663 of 2415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BUOB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
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