Standard Chartered Bank GhanaXGHA:SCB 71 PB Ratio is 3.19 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates XGHA:SCB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS34.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,519 Banks companies, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana ranks worse than 96.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XGHA:SCB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11 Med: 1.67 Max: 4.6
Current: 3.19
During the past 13 years, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's highest PB Ratio was 4.60. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 1.67.
XGHA:SCB's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 96.25% of 1519
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs XGHA:SCB: 3.19
During the past 12 months, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 31.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 28.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana was 39.90% per year. The lowest was -31.90% per year. And the median was 7.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB) 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.
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PB Ratio Related Terms
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana 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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana'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.
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's PB Ratio falls into.
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana 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.
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB) has a PB Ratio of 3.19 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Standard Chartered Bank Ghana and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 1.67. Over the past decade, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 4.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana ranks #1462 out of 1519 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's PB Ratio too high?
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's current PB Ratio of 3.19 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 1.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 4.60. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.09. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's value of 3.19 is 192.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana ranks #1462 out of 1519 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's PB Ratio compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana ranks #1462 out of 1519 companies for PB Ratio. This places Standard Chartered Bank Ghana in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.09. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's value of 3.19 is 192.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 4.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana 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 Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.09, based on 1,519 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. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's current PB Ratio of 3.19 is 192.7% 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 Standard Chartered Bank Ghana and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's current PB Ratio is 3.19, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Chartered Bank Ghana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS34.23, compared to a current price of GHS71.00 — trading 107.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.19, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 192.7% above the Banks industry median of 1.09. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB), the current PB Ratio is 3.19 as of Jun. 29, 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 Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of GHS71.00 is trading 107.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of GHS34.23.
GuruFocus considers Standard Chartered Bank Ghana to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XGHA:SCB:
PB Ratio: 3.19 (91% above median its 10-year median of 1.67)
GF Value™: GHS34.23 vs. price of GHS71.00 (107.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 192.7% above the Banks median (#1462 of 1519)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XGHA:SCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Business Description
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC is a banking corporation registered in Ghana. It provides various banking services including personal banking, private banking, and business banking. The company manages its business into three segments namely, Corporate & Investment Banking, Wealth & Retail Banking, Ventures and Central & Other Items. The company's services include savings, loans, mortgages, credit cards, insurance, and investment opportunities for individual customers. It focuses on offering financial solutions to small-medium enterprises, corporates, and financial institutions. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong, Korea, China, Singapore, UK, and U.S.
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