Schwabenverlag AGSTU:SBV 66 PB Ratio is 0.29 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates STU:SBV with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 924 Media - Diversified companies, Schwabenverlag AG ranks better than 94.91% on this metric.
Schwabenverlag AG stock PB Ratio (=0.39) is close to 1-year low of 0.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schwabenverlag AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SBV'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.52 Max: 2.31
Current: 0.26
During the past 11 years, Schwabenverlag AG's highest PB Ratio was 2.31. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.52.
STU:SBV's PB Ratio is ranked better than 94.91% of 924
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs STU:SBV: 0.26
During the past 12 months, Schwabenverlag AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Schwabenverlag AG was 36.00% per year. The lowest was -11.90% per year. And the median was 0.35% 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.
Schwabenverlag AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Schwabenverlag AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schwabenverlag AG'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 Publishing subindustry, Schwabenverlag AG'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.
Schwabenverlag AG PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Schwabenverlag AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schwabenverlag AG'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.
Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) has a PB Ratio of 0.29 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 Schwabenverlag AG and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Schwabenverlag AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 2.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Schwabenverlag AG ranks #47 out of 924 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Schwabenverlag AG's PB Ratio too high?
Schwabenverlag AG's current PB Ratio of 0.29 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 2.31. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Schwabenverlag AG's value of 0.29 is 77.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schwabenverlag AG ranks #47 out of 924 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Schwabenverlag AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schwabenverlag AG's PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Schwabenverlag AG ranks #47 out of 924 companies for PB Ratio. This places Schwabenverlag AG in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.29. Schwabenverlag AG's value of 0.29 is 77.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Schwabenverlag AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 2.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Schwabenverlag AG 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.29, based on 924 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. Schwabenverlag AG's current PB Ratio of 0.29 is 77.5% 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 Schwabenverlag AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schwabenverlag AG's current PB Ratio is 0.29, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schwabenverlag AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.88, compared to a current price of €1.10 — trading 41.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.29, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 77.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.29. Schwabenverlag AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV), the current PB Ratio is 0.29 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 Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwabenverlag AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.10 is trading 41.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.88.
GuruFocus considers Schwabenverlag AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:SBV:
PB Ratio: 0.29 (44% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: €1.88 vs. price of €1.10 (41.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#47 of 924)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SBV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schwabenverlag AG is engaged in the printing and publishing of newspapers, magazines, books and calendars, such as the weekly papers 'Katholisches Sonntagsblatt' and ' L'Osservatore Romano'.
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