The historical rank and industry rank for Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XAMS:AD'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 1.81 Max: 3.89
Current: 2.12
During the past 13 years, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's highest PB Ratio was 3.89. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 1.81.
XAMS:AD's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 58.82% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.655
vs XAMS:AD: 2.12
During the past 12 months, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV was 35.10% per year. The lowest was -25.20% per year. And the median was 2.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XAMS:AD) 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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV PB Ratio Related Terms
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize 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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's PB Ratio falls into.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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.
* 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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XAMS:AD) has a PB Ratio of 2.10 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 3.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #180 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's PB Ratio too high?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current PB Ratio of 2.10 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 3.89. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 2.10 is 26.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #180 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's PB Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #180 out of 306 companies for PB Ratio. This places Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 2.10 is 26.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 3.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current PB Ratio of 2.10 is 26.9% 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current PB Ratio is 2.10, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XAMS:AD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.11, compared to a current price of €35.26 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.10, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 26.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.66. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XAMS:AD), the current PB Ratio is 2.10 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XAMS:AD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.26 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.11.
GuruFocus considers Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XAMS:AD:
PB Ratio: 2.10 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: €35.11 vs. price of €35.26 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#180 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XAMS:AD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Business Description
Ahold Delhaize is the product of the July 2016 merger between Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium's Delhaize, forming the seventh-largest grocer in the US and a top player in several parts of Europe. The US is its largest market, accounting for over 60% of group sales, and the network stretches from Maine to Georgia, including banners Stop & Shop, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion, and Hannaford. The Europe segment accounts for the rest of the revenue, with the firm operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Luxembourg.
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