Explosifs et Produits ChimiquesXPAR:EXPL 88 PB Ratio is 3.19 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 195% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates XPAR:EXPL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €175.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks worse than 73.28% on this metric.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock PB Ratio (=3.17) is close to 10-year high of 3.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:EXPL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 1.08 Max: 3.36
Current: 3.17
During the past 13 years, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's highest PB Ratio was 3.36. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 1.08.
XPAR:EXPL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 73.28% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs XPAR:EXPL: 3.17
During the past 12 months, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -15.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Explosifs et Produits Chimiques was 133.50% per year. The lowest was -59.50% per year. And the median was 0.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques PB Ratio Related Terms
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's PB Ratio falls into.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a PB Ratio of 3.19 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. This is 195% above median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 3.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #1160 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' PB Ratio too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current PB Ratio of 3.19 is 195% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 3.36. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.77. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 3.19 is 80.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #1160 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #1160 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This places Explosifs et Produits Chimiques in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.77. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 3.19 is 80.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 3.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.77, based on 1,583 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current PB Ratio of 3.19 is 80.2% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current PB Ratio is 3.19, which is 195% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €175.40, compared to a current price of €281.00 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.19, which is 195% above median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 80.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.77. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current PB Ratio is 3.19 as of Jun. 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €281.00 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €175.40.
GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:
PB Ratio: 3.19 (195% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: €175.40 vs. price of €281.00 (60.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.2% above the Chemicals median (#1160 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EXPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Business Description
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
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