Waterstone FinancialWSBF -0.05%56 PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates WSBF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,515 Banks companies, Waterstone Financial ranks better than 55.38% on this metric.
Waterstone Financial Inc stock PB Ratio (=1.03) is close to 3-year high of 1.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waterstone Financial's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WSBF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 1.12 Max: 1.43
Current: 1.03
During the past 13 years, Waterstone Financial's highest PB Ratio was 1.43. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.12.
WSBF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 55.38% of 1515
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs WSBF: 1.03
During the past 12 months, Waterstone Financial's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Waterstone Financial was 39.20% per year. The lowest was -9.50% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Waterstone Financial (NAS:WSBF) 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.
Waterstone Financial PB Ratio Related Terms
Waterstone Financial PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waterstone Financial'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Waterstone Financial'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.
Waterstone Financial PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Waterstone Financial's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waterstone Financial'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.
Waterstone Financial (WSBF) has a PB Ratio of 1.03 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 Waterstone Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Waterstone Financial's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Waterstone Financial ranks #676 out of 1515 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Waterstone Financial's PB Ratio too high?
Waterstone Financial's current PB Ratio of 1.03 is near median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.43. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Waterstone Financial's value of 1.03 is 4.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waterstone Financial ranks #676 out of 1515 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waterstone Financial has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waterstone Financial's PB Ratio compare to BFCC and NECB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Waterstone Financial ranks #676 out of 1515 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Waterstone Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Waterstone Financial's value of 1.03 is 4.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Waterstone Financial's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Waterstone Financial 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 Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.08, based on 1,515 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. Waterstone Financial's current PB Ratio of 1.03 is 4.6% 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 Waterstone Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waterstone Financial's current PB Ratio is 1.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waterstone Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterstone Financial (WSBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.86, compared to a current price of $19.78 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 4.6% below the Banks industry median of 1.08. Waterstone Financial's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Waterstone Financial (WSBF), the current PB Ratio is 1.03 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 Waterstone Financial (WSBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterstone Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.78 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.86.
GuruFocus considers Waterstone Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WSBF:
PB Ratio: 1.03 (near median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: $16.86 vs. price of $19.78 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.6% below the Banks median (#676 of 1515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waterstone Financial Inc is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates in two reportable segments: Community Banking and Mortgage Banking. The Community Banking segment provides consumer and business banking products and services to customers, which include various types of loans, deposits, and personal investment services. The Mortgage Banking segment involves residential mortgage loans for the primary purpose of sale in the secondary market. The majority of its revenue comes from the Community Banking segment.
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