Palfinger AGWBO:PAL +0.62%82 PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates WBO:PAL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks worse than 51.74% 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 (2026-06-26), Palfinger AG's share price is €32.25. Palfinger AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €20.56. Hence, Palfinger AG's PB Ratio of today is 1.57.
Good Sign:
Palfinger AG stock PB Ratio (=1.59) is close to 1-year low of 1.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palfinger AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:PAL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96 Med: 1.77 Max: 2.94
Current: 1.57
During the past 13 years, Palfinger AG's highest PB Ratio was 2.94. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.77.
WBO:PAL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 51.74% of 201
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.51
vs WBO:PAL: 1.57
During the past 12 months, Palfinger AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Palfinger AG was 28.50% per year. The lowest was 1.30% per year. And the median was 6.20% 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.
Palfinger AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Palfinger AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palfinger 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.
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger 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.
Palfinger AG PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palfinger AG'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.
Palfinger AG'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.
Palfinger AG (WBO:PAL) has a PB Ratio of 1.57 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Palfinger AG and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Palfinger AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #104 out of 201 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Palfinger AG's PB Ratio too high?
Palfinger AG's current PB Ratio of 1.57 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 2.94. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median PB Ratio is 1.51. Palfinger AG's value of 1.57 is 4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #104 out of 201 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's PB Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #104 out of 201 companies for PB Ratio. This places Palfinger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.51. Palfinger AG's value of 1.57 is 4% above this benchmark. Historically, Palfinger AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 2.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Palfinger AG 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.51, based on 201 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. Palfinger AG's current PB Ratio of 1.57 is 4% 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (WBO:PAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.30, compared to a current price of €32.25 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.51. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Palfinger AG (WBO:PAL), the current PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jun. 26, 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 Palfinger AG (WBO:PAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €32.25 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.30.
GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:PAL:
PB Ratio: 1.57 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: €24.30 vs. price of €32.25 (32.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#104 of 201)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:PAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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