Randstad NVWBO:RAND -0.87%62 PB Ratio is 1.21 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates WBO:RAND with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,049 Business Services companies, Randstad NV ranks better than 62.54% 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 (2026-06-25), Randstad NV's share price is €26.25. Randstad NV's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €21.68. Hence, Randstad NV's PB Ratio of today is 1.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Randstad NV's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:RAND'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 2.07 Max: 2.79
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, Randstad NV's highest PB Ratio was 2.79. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 2.07.
WBO:RAND's PB Ratio is ranked better than 62.54% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.61
vs WBO:RAND: 1.20
During the past 12 months, Randstad NV's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Randstad NV was 45.40% per year. The lowest was -5.30% per year. And the median was 4.50% 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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Randstad NV PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Randstad 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Randstad 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.
Randstad NV PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Randstad NV's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Randstad 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.
Randstad 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.
Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) has a PB Ratio of 1.21 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Randstad NV and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, Randstad NV's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 2.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #393 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Randstad NV's PB Ratio too high?
Randstad NV's current PB Ratio of 1.21 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.79. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.61. Randstad NV's value of 1.21 is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #393 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Randstad NV has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Randstad NV's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #393 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Randstad NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.61. Randstad NV's value of 1.21 is 24.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Randstad NV's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 2.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 1.61, Randstad NV 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.61, 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. Randstad NV's current PB Ratio of 1.21 is 24.8% 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 Randstad NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Randstad NV's current PB Ratio is 1.21, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Randstad NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.69, compared to a current price of €26.25 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.21, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 24.8% below the Business Services industry median of 1.61. Randstad NV's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Randstad NV (WBO:RAND), the current PB Ratio is 1.21 as of Jun. 25, 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 Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €26.25 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.69.
GuruFocus considers Randstad NV to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:RAND:
PB Ratio: 1.21 (42% below median its 10-year median of 2.07)
GF Value™: €40.69 vs. price of €26.25 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.8% below the Business Services median (#393 of 1049)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:RAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1960 and domiciled in the Netherlands, Randstad is one of only three global recruitment providers, placing over 200,000 permanent candidates and 2 million temporary candidates annually. In addition, the company provides recruitment process outsourcing services, managed services programs, payroll services, outplacement services, and job postings.
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