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Palestine Telecommunications Co PLC stock PB Ratio (=3.38) is close to 3-year high of 3.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palestine Telecommunications Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XPAE:PALTEL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 1.43 Max: 4.19
Current: 3.42
During the past 13 years, Palestine Telecommunications Co's highest PB Ratio was 4.19. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.43.
XPAE:PALTEL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 76.11% of 339
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs XPAE:PALTEL: 3.42
During the past 12 months, Palestine Telecommunications Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Palestine Telecommunications Co was 9.30% per year. The lowest was -24.00% per year. And the median was 0.60% 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.
Palestine Telecommunications Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Palestine Telecommunications Co 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 Telecom Services subindustry, Palestine Telecommunications Co'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.
Palestine Telecommunications Co PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Palestine Telecommunications Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palestine Telecommunications Co's PB Ratio falls into.
Palestine Telecommunications Co 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.
Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL) has a PB Ratio of 3.47 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Palestine Telecommunications Co and its competitors. This is 143% above median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Palestine Telecommunications Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Palestine Telecommunications Co ranks #258 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Palestine Telecommunications Co's PB Ratio too high?
Palestine Telecommunications Co's current PB Ratio of 3.47 is 143% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 4.19. The Telecommunication Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Palestine Telecommunications Co's value of 3.47 is 101.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palestine Telecommunications Co ranks #258 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Palestine Telecommunications Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palestine Telecommunications Co's PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Palestine Telecommunications Co ranks #258 out of 339 companies for PB Ratio. This places Palestine Telecommunications Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Palestine Telecommunications Co's value of 3.47 is 101.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Palestine Telecommunications Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 4.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Palestine Telecommunications Co 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.72, based on 339 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. Palestine Telecommunications Co's current PB Ratio of 3.47 is 101.7% 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 Palestine Telecommunications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palestine Telecommunications Co's current PB Ratio is 3.47, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palestine Telecommunications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD5.66, compared to a current price of JOD5.85 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.47, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 101.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.72. Palestine Telecommunications Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 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 Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL), the current PB Ratio is 3.47 as of Sep. 03, 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 Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palestine Telecommunications Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JOD5.85 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD5.66.
GuruFocus considers Palestine Telecommunications Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAE:PALTEL:
PB Ratio: 3.47 (143% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: JOD5.66 vs. price of JOD5.85 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#258 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAE:PALTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palestine Telecommunications Co PLC provides telecommunication services in Palestine. The company's services include local and international fixed telephony, Internet, data communications, mobile, and next-generation, contact center, and value-added services. The company provides its services coupled with professional technical support and outstanding customer care. It operates in four reportable segments: telecommunications, Digital services and information technology, and Investments. The majority of its revenue is derived from the telecommunications segment.
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