Knowit ABSTU:KOW +0.96%71 PB Ratio is 0.58 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates STU:KOW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.44. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,626 Software companies, Knowit AB ranks better than 91.81% 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 (2026-07-11), Knowit AB's share price is €7.35. Knowit AB's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.66. Hence, Knowit AB's PB Ratio of today is 0.58.
Good Sign:
Knowit AB stock PB Ratio (=0.62) is close to 10-year low of 0.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knowit AB's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:KOW'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 2.14 Max: 4.56
Current: 0.59
During the past 13 years, Knowit AB's highest PB Ratio was 4.56. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 2.14.
STU:KOW's PB Ratio is ranked better than 91.81% of 2626
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs STU:KOW: 0.59
During the past 12 months, Knowit AB's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Knowit AB was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -5.70% per year. And the median was 13.00% 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.
Knowit AB PB Ratio Related Terms
Knowit AB PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knowit AB'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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Knowit AB'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.
Knowit AB PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Knowit AB's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knowit AB'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.
Knowit AB'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.
Knowit AB (STU:KOW) has a PB Ratio of 0.58 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Knowit AB and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, Knowit AB's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #215 out of 2626 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Knowit AB's PB Ratio too high?
Knowit AB's current PB Ratio of 0.58 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 4.56. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.40. Knowit AB's value of 0.58 is 75.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #215 out of 2626 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Knowit AB has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowit AB's PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #215 out of 2626 companies for PB Ratio. This places Knowit AB in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.40. Knowit AB's value of 0.58 is 75.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Knowit AB's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 4.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Knowit AB 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.40, based on 2,626 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. Knowit AB's current PB Ratio of 0.58 is 75.8% 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 Knowit AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowit AB's current PB Ratio is 0.58, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowit AB stock overvalued right now?
Knowit AB (STU:KOW) has a current PB Ratio of 0.58. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.44, compared to a current price of €7.35 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.58, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 75.8% below the Software industry median of 2.40. Knowit AB's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Knowit AB (STU:KOW), the current PB Ratio is 0.58 as of Jul. 11, 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 Knowit AB (STU:KOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowit AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.35 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.44.
Key valuation signals for STU:KOW:
PB Ratio: 0.58 (73% below median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: €10.44 vs. price of €7.35 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.8% below the Software median (#215 of 2626)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knowit AB is a Nordic consultancy, operating three divisions: IT and system development; Customer experience technology and communications; Management consultancy. The company has about 2200 employees in 20 locations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Germany. Knowit provides services towards most industries, both public and private sector. Knowit AB (Publ) was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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