Algoma CentralTSX:ALC +0.27%72 PB Ratio is 0.89 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates TSX:ALC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of C$16.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 962 Transportation companies, Algoma Central ranks better than 67.05% 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 (2026-07-02), Algoma Central's share price is C$22.18. Algoma Central's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$24.86. Hence, Algoma Central's PB Ratio of today is 0.89.
Warning Sign:
Algoma Central Corp stock PB Ratio (=0.89) is close to 3-year high of 0.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Algoma Central's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ALC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.78 Max: 1.22
Current: 0.89
During the past 13 years, Algoma Central's highest PB Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.78.
TSX:ALC's PB Ratio is ranked better than 67.05% of 962
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.24
vs TSX:ALC: 0.89
During the past 12 months, Algoma Central's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Algoma Central was 22.00% per year. The lowest was -4.80% per year. And the median was 7.40% 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.
Algoma Central PB Ratio Related Terms
Algoma Central PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Algoma Central'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Algoma Central'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.
Algoma Central PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Algoma Central's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Algoma Central'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.
Algoma Central'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.
Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) has a PB Ratio of 0.89 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Algoma Central and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Algoma Central's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #317 out of 962 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Algoma Central's PB Ratio too high?
Algoma Central's current PB Ratio of 0.89 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.22. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.24. Algoma Central's value of 0.89 is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #317 out of 962 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Algoma Central has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Central's PB Ratio compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #317 out of 962 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Algoma Central in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.24. Algoma Central's value of 0.89 is 28.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Algoma Central's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Algoma Central 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.24, based on 962 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. Algoma Central's current PB Ratio of 0.89 is 28.2% 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 Algoma Central and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Algoma Central's current PB Ratio is 0.89, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Central stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$16.45, compared to a current price of C$22.18 — trading 34.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.89, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 28.2% below the Transportation industry median of 1.24. Algoma Central's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 Algoma Central (TSX:ALC), the current PB Ratio is 0.89 as of Jul. 02, 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 Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$22.18 is trading 34.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$16.45.
GuruFocus considers Algoma Central to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ALC:
PB Ratio: 0.89 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: C$16.45 vs. price of C$22.18 (34.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.2% below the Transportation median (#317 of 962)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ALC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Algoma Central Corp owns and operates a fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Waterway. The company's Canadian flag fleet consists of self-unloading dry-bulk carriers, gearless dry-bulk carriers, and product tankers. The company operates its business through segments that are Domestic Dry-Bulk which generates key revenue, Product Tankers, Ocean Self-Unloaders, and Corporate. The company also earns revenues from marine operations through contracts of affreightment, time charters, and pool revenue.
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