Linedata ServicesXPAR:LIN -0.25%73 PB Ratio is 1.64 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates XPAR:LIN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,625 Software companies, Linedata Services ranks better than 63.81% on this metric.
Linedata Services SA stock PB Ratio (=1.7) is close to 3-year low of 1.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Linedata Services's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:LIN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05 Med: 2.17 Max: 3.62
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, Linedata Services's highest PB Ratio was 3.62. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 2.17.
XPAR:LIN's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.81% of 2625
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.36
vs XPAR:LIN: 1.70
During the past 12 months, Linedata Services's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Linedata Services was 17.00% per year. The lowest was -2.10% per year. And the median was 7.60% 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.
Linedata Services PB Ratio Related Terms
Linedata Services PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Linedata Services'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 Software - Application subindustry, Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Linedata Services's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) has a PB Ratio of 1.64 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Linedata Services and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 2.17. Over the past decade, Linedata Services' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 3.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #950 out of 2625 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Linedata Services' PB Ratio too high?
Linedata Services' current PB Ratio of 1.64 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 3.62. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.36. Linedata Services' value of 1.64 is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #950 out of 2625 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Linedata Services has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linedata Services' PB Ratio compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #950 out of 2625 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Linedata Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.36. Linedata Services' value of 1.64 is 30.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Linedata Services' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 3.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 2.36, Linedata Services 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.36, based on 2,625 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. Linedata Services's current PB Ratio of 1.64 is 30.5% 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 Linedata Services and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linedata Services's current PB Ratio is 1.64, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linedata Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.84, compared to a current price of €40.40 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.64, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 30.5% below the Software industry median of 2.36. Linedata Services' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN), the current PB Ratio is 1.64 as of Jun. 25, 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.40 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.84.
GuruFocus considers Linedata Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:LIN:
PB Ratio: 1.64 (24% below median its 10-year median of 2.17)
GF Value™: €63.84 vs. price of €40.40 (36.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.5% below the Software median (#950 of 2625)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:LIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Linedata Services SA provides software and service solutions. It caters to the requirements of investment, employee savings, insurance and savings, leasing and credit, and Software as a Service. The company publishes and integrates software packages for the finance sector. It also offers consulting, outsourcing, and maintenance services.
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