Hydraulique Holding (XPAR:MLHYD) PB Ratio: 0.52 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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XPAR:MLHYD Hydraulique Holding SA XPAR:MLHYD
22 GF Score
Price €720.00
GF Value €151.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hydraulique Holding PB Ratio?

Hydraulique Holding XPAR:MLHYD 22 PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLHYD with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of €151.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,994 Industrial Products companies, Hydraulique Holding ranks better than 92.15% 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 (2026-08-31), Hydraulique Holding's share price is €720.00. Hydraulique Holding's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €1,375.99. Hence, Hydraulique Holding's PB Ratio of today is 0.52.

Good Sign:

Hydraulique Holding SA stock PB Ratio (=0.52) is close to 5-year low of 0.52.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hydraulique Holding's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XPAR:MLHYD' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.7   Max: 0.95
Current: 0.52

During the past 9 years, Hydraulique Holding's highest PB Ratio was 0.95. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.70.

XPAR:MLHYD's PB Ratio is ranked better than
92.15% of 2994 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.22 vs XPAR:MLHYD: 0.52

During the past 12 months, Hydraulique Holding's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 29.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.00% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hydraulique Holding was 21.00% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was -1.20% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Hydraulique Holding  (XPAR:MLHYD) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Hydraulique Holding PB Ratio Related Terms


Hydraulique Holding PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hydraulique Holding'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.

Hydraulique Holding PB Ratio Chart

Hydraulique Holding Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep24 Sep25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.70 0.69 0.69 0.54

Hydraulique Holding Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep24 Sep25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.70 0.69 0.69 0.54

XPAR:MLHYD vs GEV, ETN, PH: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hydraulique Holding'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.


Hydraulique Holding PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hydraulique Holding's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hydraulique Holding's PB Ratio falls into.


XPAR:MLHYD
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Hydraulique Holding 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.

Hydraulique Holding's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Sep. 2025)
=720.00/1375.986
=0.52

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.52 mean?
Hydraulique Holding (XPAR:MLHYD) has a PB Ratio of 0.52 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hydraulique Holding and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Hydraulique Holding's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydraulique Holding ranks #235 out of 2994 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Hydraulique Holding's PB Ratio too high?
Hydraulique Holding's current PB Ratio of 0.52 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 0.95. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.22. Hydraulique Holding's value of 0.52 is 76.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hydraulique Holding ranks #235 out of 2994 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hydraulique Holding has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydraulique Holding's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hydraulique Holding ranks #235 out of 2994 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hydraulique Holding in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.22. Hydraulique Holding's value of 0.52 is 76.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hydraulique Holding's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Hydraulique Holding 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.22, based on 2,994 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. Hydraulique Holding's current PB Ratio of 0.52 is 76.6% 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 Hydraulique Holding and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydraulique Holding's current PB Ratio is 0.52, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydraulique Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydraulique Holding (XPAR:MLHYD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €151.08, compared to a current price of €720.00 — trading 376.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.52, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 76.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.22. Hydraulique Holding's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 2 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 Hydraulique Holding (XPAR:MLHYD), the current PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Aug. 31, 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 Hydraulique Holding (XPAR:MLHYD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydraulique Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €720.00 is trading 376.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €151.08. GuruFocus considers Hydraulique Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLHYD:

  • PB Ratio: 0.52 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.70)
  • GF Value™: €151.08 vs. price of €720.00 (376.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.6% below the Industrial Products median (#235 of 2994)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLHYD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hydraulique Holding Business Description

Address Le Void d''Escles, Escles, FRA, 88260
Hydraulique Holding SA is engaged in designing and manufacture of single acting, double acting and telescopic hydraulic cylinders. The company's activity is organized around two products: standard cylinders: single and double-acting cylinders; specialist cylinders: double-acting telescopic cylinders, supports, etc.
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€720.00
Price
€151.08
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