Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS) PB Ratio: 0.86 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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WBO:HUS Hutter & Schrantz AG WBO:HUS
54 GF Score
Price €12.70
GF Value €8.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hutter & Schrantz AG PB Ratio?

Hutter & Schrantz AG WBO:HUS 54 PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates WBO:HUS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,720 Construction companies, Hutter & Schrantz AG ranks better than 67.56% 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 (2026-07-27), Hutter & Schrantz AG's share price is €12.70. Hutter & Schrantz AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was €14.84. Hence, Hutter & Schrantz AG's PB Ratio of today is 0.86.

Good Sign:

Hutter & Schrantz AG stock PB Ratio (=0.86) is close to 10-year low of 0.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hutter & Schrantz AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:HUS' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 1.11   Max: 1.79
Current: 0.86

During the past 13 years, Hutter & Schrantz AG's highest PB Ratio was 1.79. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.11.

WBO:HUS's PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.56% of 1720 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.32 vs WBO:HUS: 0.86

During the past 12 months, Hutter & Schrantz AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% 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 3.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hutter & Schrantz AG was 27.30% per year. The lowest was -29.10% per year. And the median was 3.10% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Hutter & Schrantz AG  (WBO:HUS) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Hutter & Schrantz AG PB Ratio Related Terms


Hutter & Schrantz AG PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hutter & Schrantz AG'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.

Hutter & Schrantz AG PB Ratio Chart

Hutter & Schrantz AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.14 1.07 0.94 0.96 0.85

Hutter & Schrantz AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.14 1.07 0.94 0.96 0.85

WBO:HUS vs TT, JCI, CARR: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Hutter & Schrantz AG'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.


Hutter & Schrantz AG PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hutter & Schrantz AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hutter & Schrantz AG's PB Ratio falls into.


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Hutter & Schrantz AG PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Hutter & Schrantz AG's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2024)
=12.70/14.835
=0.86

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.86 mean?
Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS) has a PB Ratio of 0.86 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hutter & Schrantz AG and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Hutter & Schrantz AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Hutter & Schrantz AG ranks #558 out of 1720 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Hutter & Schrantz AG's PB Ratio too high?
Hutter & Schrantz AG's current PB Ratio of 0.86 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 1.79. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Hutter & Schrantz AG's value of 0.86 is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hutter & Schrantz AG ranks #558 out of 1720 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hutter & Schrantz AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutter & Schrantz AG's PB Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hutter & Schrantz AG ranks #558 out of 1720 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Hutter & Schrantz AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Hutter & Schrantz AG's value of 0.86 is 34.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hutter & Schrantz AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Hutter & Schrantz AG 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.32, based on 1,720 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. Hutter & Schrantz AG's current PB Ratio of 0.86 is 34.8% 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 Hutter & Schrantz AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hutter & Schrantz AG's current PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hutter & Schrantz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.50, compared to a current price of €12.70 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 34.8% below the Construction industry median of 1.32. Hutter & Schrantz AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS), the current PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 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 Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter & Schrantz AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.70 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.50. GuruFocus considers Hutter & Schrantz AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:HUS:

  • PB Ratio: 0.86 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.11)
  • GF Value™: €8.50 vs. price of €12.70 (49.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.8% below the Construction median (#558 of 1720)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:HUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hutter & Schrantz AG Business Description

Address Grossmarktstrasse 7, Vienna, AUT, 1230
Hutter & Schrantz AG is active in wire processing business. The company has diversified its operations into four product segments, being Ceiling Systems, Industrial Screens, Steel Springs and Technical Fabrics. Ceiling Systems is involved in the production of Ceiling beams and insulation elements for the construction industry. Industrial Screens includes sieves for the processing industry. Steel Springs provides springs and bent wire parts; and Technical Fabrics includes metallic fabrics, fabric stampings and expanded metal processing. The company exports its products to Germany and Northern Europe as well as in the markets of its eastern and southeastern neighbour states.
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