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FountainXBRU:FOU 66 PB Ratio is 1.92 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates XBRU:FOU with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Fountain ranks worse than 56.39% 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 (2026-07-26), Fountain's share price is €1.40. Fountain's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.73. Hence, Fountain's PB Ratio of today is 1.92.
Good Sign:
Fountain SA stock PB Ratio (=1.92) is close to 5-year low of 1.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fountain's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XBRU:FOU'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 2.46 Max: 77.22
Current: 1.92
During the past 13 years, Fountain's highest PB Ratio was 77.22. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.46.
XBRU:FOU's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.39% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs XBRU:FOU: 1.92
During the past 12 months, Fountain's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 80.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 51.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Fountain was 218.40% per year. The lowest was -66.70% per year. And the median was -5.60% 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.
Fountain PB Ratio Related Terms
Fountain PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fountain'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Fountain'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.
Fountain PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fountain's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fountain'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.
Fountain'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.
Fountain (XBRU:FOU) has a PB Ratio of 1.92 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Fountain and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Fountain's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 77.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Fountain ranks #172 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Fountain's PB Ratio too high?
Fountain's current PB Ratio of 1.92 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 77.22. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Fountain's value of 1.92 is 15% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fountain ranks #172 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fountain has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fountain's PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Fountain ranks #172 out of 305 companies for PB Ratio. This places Fountain in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Fountain's value of 1.92 is 15% above this benchmark. Historically, Fountain's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 77.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Fountain 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 1.67, based on 305 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. Fountain's current PB Ratio of 1.92 is 15% 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 Fountain and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fountain's current PB Ratio is 1.92, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fountain stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountain (XBRU:FOU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.38, compared to a current price of €1.40 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.92, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 15% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.67. Fountain's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Fountain (XBRU:FOU), the current PB Ratio is 1.92 as of Jul. 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 Fountain (XBRU:FOU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountain stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.40 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.38.
GuruFocus considers Fountain to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XBRU:FOU:
PB Ratio: 1.92 (22% below median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: €1.38 vs. price of €1.40 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15% above the Retail - Defensive median (#172 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRU:FOU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fountain SA markets coffee and other beverage dispensing machines intended mainly for businesses. The Group distributes its products through its subsidiaries, but also through a network of independent distributors.
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