HNISTU:HO9 +2.92%67 PB Ratio is 1.65 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 2.75. GuruFocus rates STU:HO9 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, HNI ranks worse than 57.01% 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), HNI's share price is €35.20. HNI's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €21.31. Hence, HNI's PB Ratio of today is 1.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for HNI's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:HO9'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21 Med: 2.75 Max: 4.94
Current: 1.62
During the past 13 years, HNI's highest PB Ratio was 4.94. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 2.75.
STU:HO9's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.01% of 421
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs STU:HO9: 1.62
During the past 12 months, HNI's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 42.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of HNI was 28.10% per year. The lowest was -5.40% per year. And the median was 6.10% 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.
HNI PB Ratio Related Terms
HNI PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HNI'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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, HNI'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.
HNI PB Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HNI's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HNI'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.
HNI'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.
HNI (STU:HO9) has a PB Ratio of 1.65 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 HNI and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 2.75. Over the past decade, HNI's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 4.94. According to the industry distribution chart, HNI ranks #240 out of 421 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is HNI's PB Ratio too high?
HNI's current PB Ratio of 1.65 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 2.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 4.94. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. HNI's value of 1.65 is 21.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HNI ranks #240 out of 421 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HNI has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HNI's PB Ratio compare to WHR and TILE?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, HNI ranks #240 out of 421 companies for PB Ratio. This places HNI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. HNI's value of 1.65 is 21.3% above this benchmark. Historically, HNI's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 4.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.75 vs. the industry median of 1.36, HNI 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median PB Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.36, based on 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. HNI's current PB Ratio of 1.65 is 21.3% 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 HNI and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HNI's current PB Ratio is 1.65, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HNI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HNI (STU:HO9) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.56, compared to a current price of €35.20 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.65, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 2.75 and 21.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.36. HNI's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 HNI (STU:HO9), the current PB Ratio is 1.65 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.
Is HNI (STU:HO9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HNI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €35.20 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €50.56.
GuruFocus considers HNI to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:HO9:
PB Ratio: 1.65 (40% below median its 10-year median of 2.75)
GF Value™: €50.56 vs. price of €35.20 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#240 of 421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HO9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HNI Corp is a provider of commercial furnishings and hearth products. Its two reportable segments are workplace furnishings and residential building products. The workplace furnishings segment includes furniture systems, seating, storage, tables, architectural products, ancillary products, and hospitality products. The residential building products segment includes various gas, wood, electric, and pellet-fueled fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, outdoor fire pits and fire tables, and accessories. The company's products are sold through independent dealers, distributors, eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and retail outlets. A majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the Workplace furnishings segment. Geographically, it operates in the United States.
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