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Jamaica Producers GroupXJAM:JP +0.59%74 PB Ratio is 0.63 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 1.38. GuruFocus rates XJAM:JP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD19.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Retail - Defensive companies, Jamaica Producers Group ranks better than 83.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jamaica Producers Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:JP'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 1.38 Max: 2.98
Current: 0.63
During the past 13 years, Jamaica Producers Group's highest PB Ratio was 2.98. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.38.
XJAM:JP's PB Ratio is ranked better than 83.71% of 307
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs XJAM:JP: 0.63
During the past 12 months, Jamaica Producers Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 27.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 23.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Jamaica Producers Group was 31.30% per year. The lowest was 3.30% per year. And the median was 13.35% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) 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.
* 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, Jamaica Producers 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.
Jamaica Producers Group PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jamaica Producers Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Producers 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.
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) has a PB Ratio of 0.63 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 1.38. Over the past decade, Jamaica Producers Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #50 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Jamaica Producers Group's PB Ratio too high?
Jamaica Producers Group's current PB Ratio of 0.63 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 2.98. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Jamaica Producers Group's value of 0.63 is 62.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #50 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jamaica Producers Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Producers Group's PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #50 out of 307 companies for PB Ratio. This places Jamaica Producers Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Jamaica Producers Group's value of 0.63 is 62.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Jamaica Producers Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 2.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Jamaica Producers Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.67, based on 307 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. Jamaica Producers Group's current PB Ratio of 0.63 is 62.3% 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 Jamaica Producers Group 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. Jamaica Producers Group's current PB Ratio is 0.63, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Producers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD19.63, compared to a current price of JMD22.31 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.63, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 62.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.67. Jamaica Producers Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP), the current PB Ratio is 0.63 as of Jul. 16, 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD22.31 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD19.63.
GuruFocus considers Jamaica Producers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:JP:
PB Ratio: 0.63 (54% below median its 10-year median of 1.38)
GF Value™: JMD19.63 vs. price of JMD22.31 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#50 of 307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:JP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jamaica Producers Group Ltd is engaged in land and property management, treasury investments, and the provision of services to its subsidiaries and associates. Through its associate, the company maintains business interests in four key segments: property and infrastructure, specialty foods, global services (including shipping, logistics, and port terminal operations) and financial services. It acquires, holds and manages business interests in Property and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Global Services, and Specialty Food and Drink.
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