Woolworths GroupWOLWF +0.28%74 PB Ratio is 10.79 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 5.31. GuruFocus rates WOLWF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Woolworths Group ranks worse than 94.12% 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), Woolworths Group's share price is $27.20. Woolworths Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.52. Hence, Woolworths Group's PB Ratio of today is 10.79.
Warning Sign:
Woolworths Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=10.1) is close to 3-year high of 10.1.
The historical rank and industry rank for Woolworths Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WOLWF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.04 Med: 5.31 Max: 38.59
Current: 10.15
During the past 13 years, Woolworths Group's highest PB Ratio was 38.59. The lowest was 2.04. And the median was 5.31.
WOLWF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 94.12% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.655
vs WOLWF: 10.15
During the past 12 months, Woolworths Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Woolworths Group was 59.60% per year. The lowest was -48.60% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Woolworths Group (OTCPK:WOLWF) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Woolworths Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Woolworths Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Woolworths Group'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Woolworths Group'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.
Woolworths Group PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Woolworths Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Woolworths Group'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.
* 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.
Woolworths Group (WOLWF) has a PB Ratio of 10.79 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 Woolworths Group and its competitors. This is 103% above median its historical median of 5.31. Over the past decade, Woolworths Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.04 to 38.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #288 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Woolworths Group's PB Ratio too high?
Woolworths Group's current PB Ratio of 10.79 is 103% above median its 10-year median of 5.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.04 to a high of 38.59. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Woolworths Group's value of 10.79 is 552% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #288 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Woolworths Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Group's PB Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #288 out of 306 companies for PB Ratio. This places Woolworths Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Woolworths Group's value of 10.79 is 552% above this benchmark. Historically, Woolworths Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.04 to 38.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.31 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Woolworths Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.66, based on 306 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. Woolworths Group's current PB Ratio of 10.79 is 552% 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 Woolworths Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Woolworths Group's current PB Ratio is 10.79, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 5.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group (WOLWF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.25, compared to a current price of $27.20 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 10.79, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 5.31 and 552% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.66. Woolworths Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 Woolworths Group (WOLWF), the current PB Ratio is 10.79 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 Woolworths Group (WOLWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.20 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.25.
GuruFocus considers Woolworths Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WOLWF:
PB Ratio: 10.79 (103% above median its 10-year median of 5.31)
GF Value™: $25.25 vs. price of $27.20 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 552% above the Retail - Defensive median (#288 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOLWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
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