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Animalcare GroupSTU:WQ7 77 PB Ratio is 1.58 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates STU:WQ7 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Drug Manufacturers companies, Animalcare Group ranks worse than 53.2% 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 (2026-07-24), Animalcare Group's share price is €3.00. Animalcare Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.90. Hence, Animalcare Group's PB Ratio of today is 1.58.
Warning Sign:
Animalcare Group PLC stock PB Ratio (=2.01) is close to 3-year high of 2.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Animalcare Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:WQ7'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 1.78 Max: 9.67
Current: 2.01
During the past 13 years, Animalcare Group's highest PB Ratio was 9.67. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.78.
STU:WQ7's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 53.2% of 921
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.87
vs STU:WQ7: 2.01
During the past 12 months, Animalcare Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Animalcare Group was 50.60% per year. The lowest was -24.60% per year. And the median was 7.15% 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.
Animalcare Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Animalcare Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Animalcare Group'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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Animalcare Group'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.
Animalcare Group PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Animalcare Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Animalcare Group'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.
Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) has a PB Ratio of 1.58 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Animalcare Group and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Animalcare Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 9.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Animalcare Group ranks #490 out of 921 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Animalcare Group's PB Ratio too high?
Animalcare Group's current PB Ratio of 1.58 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 9.67. The Drug Manufacturers industry median PB Ratio is 1.87. Animalcare Group's value of 1.58 is 15.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Animalcare Group ranks #490 out of 921 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Animalcare Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Animalcare Group's PB Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Animalcare Group ranks #490 out of 921 companies for PB Ratio. This places Animalcare Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.87. Animalcare Group's value of 1.58 is 15.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Animalcare Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 9.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 1.87, Animalcare Group 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.87, based on 921 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. Animalcare Group's current PB Ratio of 1.58 is 15.5% 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 Animalcare Group and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Animalcare Group's current PB Ratio is 1.58, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Animalcare Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.85, compared to a current price of €3.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.58, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 15.5% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.87. Animalcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7), the current PB Ratio is 1.58 as of Jul. 24, 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 Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.85.
GuruFocus considers Animalcare Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:WQ7:
PB Ratio: 1.58 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: €2.85 vs. price of €3.00 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.5% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#490 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WQ7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Animalcare Group PLC is active in the healthcare division in the United Kingdom. It is a generic veterinary medicines company. The company mainly caters to veterinary professionals in the treatment of companion animals through a product line comprised of licensed veterinary medicines and companion animal identification products and services. The company operates in Animalcare Europe and Randlab segment. The company derives maximum revenue from the Animalcare Europe segment engaged in development and sale of veterinary pharmaceutical products in Europe and the European International Partners network. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe region, followed by Asia-Pacific and other regions.
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