Ascom Holding AGXSWX:ASCN +4.90%69 PB Ratio is 2.56 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 5.09. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ASCN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF5.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ascom Holding AG ranks worse than 60.88% 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 (2026-06-25), Ascom Holding AG's share price is CHF5.99. Ascom Holding AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF2.34. Hence, Ascom Holding AG's PB Ratio of today is 2.56.
Warning Sign:
Ascom Holding AG stock PB Ratio (=2.66) is close to 1-year high of 2.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascom Holding AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ASCN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 5.09 Max: 11.19
Current: 2.57
During the past 13 years, Ascom Holding AG's highest PB Ratio was 11.19. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 5.09.
XSWX:ASCN's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 60.88% of 611
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.98
vs XSWX:ASCN: 2.57
During the past 12 months, Ascom Holding AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ascom Holding AG was 8.90% per year. The lowest was -31.60% per year. And the median was -5.40% 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.
Ascom Holding AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Ascom Holding AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascom Holding AG'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 Health Information Services subindustry, Ascom Holding AG'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.
Ascom Holding AG PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ascom Holding AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascom Holding AG'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.
Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) has a PB Ratio of 2.56 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 Ascom Holding AG and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 5.09. Over the past decade, Ascom Holding AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 11.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascom Holding AG ranks #372 out of 611 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Ascom Holding AG's PB Ratio too high?
Ascom Holding AG's current PB Ratio of 2.56 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 5.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 11.19. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.98. Ascom Holding AG's value of 2.56 is 29.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascom Holding AG ranks #372 out of 611 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascom Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascom Holding AG's PB Ratio compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ascom Holding AG ranks #372 out of 611 companies for PB Ratio. This places Ascom Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.98. Ascom Holding AG's value of 2.56 is 29.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ascom Holding AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 11.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.09 vs. the industry median of 1.98, Ascom Holding AG 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.98, based on 611 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. Ascom Holding AG's current PB Ratio of 2.56 is 29.3% 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 Ascom Holding AG and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascom Holding AG's current PB Ratio is 2.56, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 5.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascom Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF5.82, compared to a current price of CHF5.99 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.56, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 5.09 and 29.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.98. Ascom Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN), the current PB Ratio is 2.56 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 Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascom Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF5.99 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF5.82.
GuruFocus considers Ascom Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ASCN:
PB Ratio: 2.56 (50% below median its 10-year median of 5.09)
GF Value™: CHF5.82 vs. price of CHF5.99 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#372 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ASCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascom Holding AG is a solutions provider of ICT and mobile workflow solutions in the healthcare and enterprise sectors. The company consists of a business unit, the purpose of which is to use its product and solutions portfolio and software architecture capabilities to devise integration and mobilization solutions that provide digitalized, complete, and efficient workflows for healthcare as well as for industry, security, and retail sectors. The company has three segments OEM, Enterprise, and Healthcare. It derives a majority of revenue from the healthcare segment.
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