PolmanWAR:PLM 47 PB Ratio is 1.96 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates WAR:PLM with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,049 Business Services companies, Polman ranks worse than 57.2% 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 (2026-06-27), Polman's share price is zł0.398. Polman's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł0.20. Hence, Polman's PB Ratio of today is 1.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Polman's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:PLM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 1.61 Max: 4.54
Current: 1.96
During the past 13 years, Polman's highest PB Ratio was 4.54. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.61.
WAR:PLM's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.2% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs WAR:PLM: 1.96
During the past 12 months, Polman's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Polman was 16.30% per year. The lowest was -57.30% per year. And the median was -3.50% 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.
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Polman PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polman'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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, Polman'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.
Polman PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Polman's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polman'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.
Polman'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.
Polman (WAR:PLM) has a PB Ratio of 1.96 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Polman and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Polman's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Polman ranks #600 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Polman's PB Ratio too high?
Polman's current PB Ratio of 1.96 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 4.54. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Polman's value of 1.96 is 21% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polman ranks #600 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Polman has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polman's PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Polman ranks #600 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This places Polman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Polman's value of 1.96 is 21% above this benchmark. Historically, Polman's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 4.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Polman 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.62, based on 1,049 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. Polman's current PB Ratio of 1.96 is 21% 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 Polman and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polman's current PB Ratio is 1.96, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polman (WAR:PLM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.56, compared to a current price of zł0.40 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.96, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 21% above the Business Services industry median of 1.62. Polman's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Polman (WAR:PLM), the current PB Ratio is 1.96 as of Jun. 27, 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 Polman (WAR:PLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polman stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł0.40 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.56.
GuruFocus considers Polman to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:PLM:
PB Ratio: 1.96 (22% above median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: zł0.56 vs. price of zł0.40 (28.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21% above the Business Services median (#600 of 1049)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:PLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Polman SA provides various industrial cleaning services. The company activities inlcude high-pressure cleaning of industrial surfaces and installations, chemical cleaning and etching of industrial installations, vacuuming and dedusting, vacuum loading, transport and unloading of all loose, semi-liquid and liquid materials, cleaning and rinsing oil systems with oil change and hydrodynamic cleaning of air and smoke heaters etc. The company serves petrochemical, chemical, energy, and combined heat and power, food and paper industries.
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