Sanoma OyjSWYBY 67 PB Ratio is 1.27 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.52. GuruFocus rates SWYBY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.03. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Education companies, Sanoma Oyj ranks worse than 71.21% 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 (2026-06-26), Sanoma Oyj's share price is $2.46. Sanoma Oyj's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.94. Hence, Sanoma Oyj's PB Ratio of today is 1.27.
Warning Sign:
Sanoma Oyj stock PB Ratio (=2.64) is close to 3-year high of 2.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanoma Oyj's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SWYBY'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 2.52 Max: 4.16
Current: 2.64
During the past 13 years, Sanoma Oyj's highest PB Ratio was 4.16. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.52.
SWYBY's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 71.21% of 257
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.38
vs SWYBY: 2.64
During the past 12 months, Sanoma Oyj's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -26.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sanoma Oyj was 10.40% per year. The lowest was -15.50% per year. And the median was 0.40% 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.
Sanoma Oyj PB Ratio Related Terms
Sanoma Oyj PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanoma Oyj'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Sanoma Oyj'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.
Sanoma Oyj PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanoma Oyj's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanoma Oyj'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.
Sanoma Oyj'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.
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a PB Ratio of 1.27 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sanoma Oyj and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.52. Over the past decade, Sanoma Oyj's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 4.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #183 out of 257 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 71.2%.
Is Sanoma Oyj's PB Ratio too high?
Sanoma Oyj's current PB Ratio of 1.27 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 4.16. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. Sanoma Oyj's value of 1.27 is 8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #183 out of 257 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanoma Oyj has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanoma Oyj's PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #183 out of 257 companies for PB Ratio. This places Sanoma Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. Sanoma Oyj's value of 1.27 is 8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanoma Oyj's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 4.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.52 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Sanoma Oyj 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 an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.38, based on 257 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. Sanoma Oyj's current PB Ratio of 1.27 is 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 Sanoma Oyj and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanoma Oyj's current PB Ratio is 1.27, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanoma Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a current PB Ratio of 1.27. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.03, compared to a current price of $2.46 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.27, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.52 and 8% below the Education industry median of 1.38. Sanoma Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY), the current PB Ratio is 1.27 as of Jun. 26, 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanoma Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.46 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.03.
Key valuation signals for SWYBY:
PB Ratio: 1.27 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.52)
GF Value™: $2.03 vs. price of $2.46 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8% below the Education median (#183 of 257)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWYBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanoma Oyj is a learning and media company. The group publishes magazines and newspapers along with educational learning literature and services. It operates in two segments: Learning and Media Finland. Sanoma's learning products and services enable teachers to develop the talents of every child to reach their full potential. The company offers printed and digital learning content as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education. The Finnish media business of Sanoma provides information, experiences, inspiration, and entertainment via multiple media platforms: newspapers, radio, television, events, magazines, online, and mobile channels. The company's publications include Helsingin Sanomat, IltaSanomat among others.
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