Pepco Group NVWAR:PCO +0.99%75 PB Ratio is 22.99 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 313% above its 10-year median of 5.57. GuruFocus rates WAR:PCO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of zł22.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Retail - Defensive companies, Pepco Group NV ranks worse than 98.36% 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), Pepco Group NV's share price is zł36.69. Pepco Group NV's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł1.60. Hence, Pepco Group NV's PB Ratio of today is 22.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pepco Group NV's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:PCO'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.29 Med: 5.57 Max: 30.09
Current: 23.59
During the past 8 years, Pepco Group NV's highest PB Ratio was 30.09. The lowest was 2.29. And the median was 5.57.
WAR:PCO's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 98.36% of 304
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs WAR:PCO: 23.59
During the past 12 months, Pepco Group NV's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -30.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -44.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -24.70% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Pepco Group NV was 19.40% per year. The lowest was -44.20% per year. And the median was 8.40% 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.
Pepco Group NV PB Ratio Related Terms
Pepco Group NV PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pepco Group NV'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 Discount Stores subindustry, Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pepco Group NV's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) has a PB Ratio of 22.99 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. This is 313% above median its historical median of 5.57. Over the past decade, Pepco Group NV's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.29 to 30.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #299 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is Pepco Group NV's PB Ratio too high?
Pepco Group NV's current PB Ratio of 22.99 is 313% above median its 10-year median of 5.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.29 to a high of 30.09. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Pepco Group NV's value of 22.99 is 1293.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #299 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pepco Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepco Group NV's PB Ratio compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #299 out of 304 companies for PB Ratio. This places Pepco Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Pepco Group NV's value of 22.99 is 1293.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Pepco Group NV's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.29 to 30.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.57 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Pepco Group NV has consistently been above 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.65, based on 304 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. Pepco Group NV's current PB Ratio of 22.99 is 1293.3% above 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepco Group NV's current PB Ratio is 22.99, which is 313% above median its own 10-year median of 5.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepco Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł22.09, compared to a current price of zł36.69 — trading 66.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 22.99, which is 313% above median its 10-year median of 5.57 and 1293.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.65. Pepco Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO), the current PB Ratio is 22.99 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł36.69 is trading 66.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł22.09.
GuruFocus considers Pepco Group NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:PCO:
PB Ratio: 22.99 (313% above median its 10-year median of 5.57)
GF Value™: zł22.09 vs. price of zł36.69 (66.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1293.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#299 of 304)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:PCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pepco Group NV is a pan-European, multi-format discount chain of multi-branch stores under the Pepco, Dealz, and Poundland brands. The group's stores offer clothing, home furnishings, including toys and seasonal products, as well as FMCG products. The revenue is derived from geographical segments, namely the United Kingdom, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe.
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