Chemins de Fer DepartementauxXPAR:MLCFD 17 PB Ratio is 1.48 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLCFD with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of €766.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 964 Transportation companies, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks worse than 58.51% on this metric.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock PB Ratio (=1.48) is close to 10-year high of 1.5.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chemins de Fer Departementaux's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLCFD'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 1 Max: 1.5
Current: 1.48
During the past 10 years, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's highest PB Ratio was 1.50. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.00.
XPAR:MLCFD's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 58.51% of 964
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.26
vs XPAR:MLCFD: 1.48
During the past 12 months, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Chemins de Fer Departementaux was 0.60% per year. The lowest was -1.80% per year. And the median was -0.45% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) 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.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux PB Ratio Related Terms
Chemins de Fer Departementaux 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 Railroads subindustry, Chemins de Fer Departementaux'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.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemins de Fer Departementaux's PB Ratio falls into.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux 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.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) has a PB Ratio of 1.48 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Chemins de Fer Departementaux and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #564 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Chemins de Fer Departementaux's PB Ratio too high?
Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current PB Ratio of 1.48 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 1.50. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.26. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's value of 1.48 is 17.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #564 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chemins de Fer Departementaux has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemins de Fer Departementaux's PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #564 out of 964 companies for PB Ratio. This places Chemins de Fer Departementaux in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.26. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's value of 1.48 is 17.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Chemins de Fer Departementaux 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 Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.26, based on 964 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. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current PB Ratio of 1.48 is 17.5% 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current PB Ratio is 1.48, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €766.26, compared to a current price of €1,080.00 — trading 40.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.48, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 17.5% above the Transportation industry median of 1.26. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 4 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD), the current PB Ratio is 1.48 as of Jul. 06, 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1,080.00 is trading 40.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €766.26.
GuruFocus considers Chemins de Fer Departementaux to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLCFD:
PB Ratio: 1.48 (48% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: €766.26 vs. price of €1,080.00 (40.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.5% above the Transportation median (#564 of 964)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLCFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux Business Description
Chemins de Fer Departementaux designs, constructs and installs railroad materials and equipment. The company's products includes locomotives, maneuvering and line locomotives, rail-road engines, rail cars, passenger cars, funiculars and electric rail car branches.
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