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MPL VerbumWAR:VER 82 PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.68. GuruFocus rates WAR:VER with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of zł12.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 920 Media - Diversified companies, MPL Verbum ranks worse than 51.63% 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 (2026-08-08), MPL Verbum's share price is zł4.50. MPL Verbum's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was zł3.30. Hence, MPL Verbum's PB Ratio of today is 1.36.
Good Sign:
MPL Verbum SA stock PB Ratio (=1.42) is close to 5-year low of 1.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for MPL Verbum's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:VER'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.68 Max: 5.48
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, MPL Verbum's highest PB Ratio was 5.48. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.68.
WAR:VER's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 51.63% of 920
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.3
vs WAR:VER: 1.35
During the past 12 months, MPL Verbum's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% 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 9.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of MPL Verbum was 31.30% per year. The lowest was 4.10% 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.
MPL Verbum PB Ratio Related Terms
MPL Verbum PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MPL Verbum'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, MPL Verbum'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.
MPL Verbum PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, MPL Verbum's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MPL Verbum'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.
MPL Verbum'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.
MPL Verbum (WAR:VER) has a PB Ratio of 1.36 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on MPL Verbum and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, MPL Verbum's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 5.48. According to the industry distribution chart, MPL Verbum ranks #475 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is MPL Verbum's PB Ratio too high?
MPL Verbum's current PB Ratio of 1.36 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 5.48. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.30. MPL Verbum's value of 1.36 is 4.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MPL Verbum ranks #475 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MPL Verbum has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPL Verbum's PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MPL Verbum ranks #475 out of 920 companies for PB Ratio. This places MPL Verbum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.30. MPL Verbum's value of 1.36 is 4.6% above this benchmark. Historically, MPL Verbum's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 5.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 1.30, MPL Verbum 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.30, based on 920 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. MPL Verbum's current PB Ratio of 1.36 is 4.6% 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 MPL Verbum and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MPL Verbum's current PB Ratio is 1.36, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPL Verbum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPL Verbum (WAR:VER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł12.00, compared to a current price of zł4.50 — trading 62.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.36, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 4.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.30. MPL Verbum's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 MPL Verbum (WAR:VER), the current PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Aug. 08, 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 MPL Verbum (WAR:VER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPL Verbum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł4.50 is trading 62.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł12.00.
GuruFocus considers MPL Verbum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WAR:VER:
PB Ratio: 1.36 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.68)
GF Value™: zł12.00 vs. price of zł4.50 (62.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#475 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:VER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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