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Arab InvestorsXPAE:ARAB 45 PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates XPAE:ARAB with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD0.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,712 Real Estate companies, Arab Investors ranks better than 57.18% 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 (2026-07-18), Arab Investors's share price is JOD0.95. Arab Investors's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD1.36. Hence, Arab Investors's PB Ratio of today is 0.70.
Warning Sign:
Arab Investors PLC stock PB Ratio (=0.7) is close to 5-year high of 0.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arab Investors's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XPAE:ARAB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.73 Max: 3.33
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, Arab Investors's highest PB Ratio was 3.33. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.73.
XPAE:ARAB's PB Ratio is ranked better than 57.18% of 1712
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs XPAE:ARAB: 0.70
During the past 12 months, Arab Investors's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% 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 Arab Investors was 10.40% per year. The lowest was -3.40% per year. And the median was 2.10% 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.
Arab Investors PB Ratio Related Terms
Arab Investors PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arab Investors'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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, Arab Investors'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.
Arab Investors PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Arab Investors's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arab Investors'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.
Arab Investors'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.
Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB) has a PB Ratio of 0.70 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Arab Investors and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Arab Investors' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 3.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Investors ranks #733 out of 1712 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Arab Investors' PB Ratio too high?
Arab Investors' current PB Ratio of 0.70 is near median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 3.33. The Real Estate industry median PB Ratio is 0.82. Arab Investors' value of 0.70 is 14.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Investors ranks #733 out of 1712 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arab Investors has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Investors' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Arab Investors ranks #733 out of 1712 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Arab Investors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.82. Arab Investors' value of 0.70 is 14.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Arab Investors' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 3.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.82, Arab Investors 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 Real Estate company?
The median PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.82, based on 1,712 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. Arab Investors's current PB Ratio of 0.70 is 14.6% 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 Arab Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Investors's current PB Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD0.81, compared to a current price of JOD0.95 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 14.6% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.82. Arab Investors' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 11 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 Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB), the current PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Jul. 18, 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 Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Investors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JOD0.95 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD0.81.
GuruFocus considers Arab Investors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAE:ARAB:
PB Ratio: 0.70 (near median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: JOD0.81 vs. price of JOD0.95 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.6% below the Real Estate median (#733 of 1712)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAE:ARAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arab Investors PLC is engaged in investment activities primarily in the real estate sector. The company also invests in industrial and tourist projects, as well as securities.
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