Bucher Industries AG (XSWX:BUCN) PB Ratio: 1.74 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 27% Below Median


XSWX:BUCN Bucher Industries AG XSWX:BUCN
75 GF Score
Price CHF315.00
GF Value CHF321.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Bucher Industries AG PB Ratio?

Bucher Industries AG XSWX:BUCN +0.80% 75 PB Ratio is 1.74 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BUCN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF321.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,985 Industrial Products companies, Bucher Industries AG ranks better than 60.1% 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 (2026-07-13), Bucher Industries AG's share price is CHF315.00. Bucher Industries AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF181.04. Hence, Bucher Industries AG's PB Ratio of today is 1.74.

Good Sign:

Bucher Industries AG stock PB Ratio (=1.74) is close to 10-year low of 1.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bucher Industries AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:BUCN' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71   Med: 2.37   Max: 3.76
Current: 1.74

During the past 13 years, Bucher Industries AG's highest PB Ratio was 3.76. The lowest was 1.71. And the median was 2.37.

XSWX:BUCN's PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.1% of 2985 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.18 vs XSWX:BUCN: 1.74

During the past 12 months, Bucher Industries AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Bucher Industries AG was 13.70% per year. The lowest was -5.10% per year. And the median was 4.50% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Bucher Industries AG  (XSWX:BUCN) 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.


Bucher Industries AG PB Ratio Related Terms


Bucher Industries AG PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bucher Industries 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.

Bucher Industries AG PB Ratio Chart

Bucher Industries AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
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Bucher Industries AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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XSWX:BUCN vs GEV, ETN, PH: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Bucher Industries 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.


Bucher Industries AG PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Bucher Industries AG's PB Ratio falls into.


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Bucher Industries AG 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.

Bucher Industries AG's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=315.00/181.039
=1.74

* 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 1.74 mean?
Bucher Industries AG (XSWX:BUCN) has a PB Ratio of 1.74 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Bucher Industries AG and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, Bucher Industries AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.71 to 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Bucher Industries AG ranks #1191 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Bucher Industries AG's PB Ratio too high?
Bucher Industries AG's current PB Ratio of 1.74 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 3.76. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Bucher Industries AG's value of 1.74 is 20.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bucher Industries AG ranks #1191 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bucher Industries AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bucher Industries AG's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Bucher Industries AG ranks #1191 out of 2985 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Bucher Industries AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Bucher Industries AG's value of 1.74 is 20.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Bucher Industries AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.71 to 3.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Bucher Industries AG 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 2.18, based on 2,985 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. Bucher Industries AG's current PB Ratio of 1.74 is 20.2% 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 Bucher Industries AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bucher Industries AG's current PB Ratio is 1.74, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bucher Industries AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bucher Industries AG (XSWX:BUCN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF321.07, compared to a current price of CHF315.00 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.74, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 20.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.18. Bucher Industries AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Bucher Industries AG (XSWX:BUCN), the current PB Ratio is 1.74 as of Jul. 13, 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 Bucher Industries AG (XSWX:BUCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bucher Industries AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF315.00 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF321.07. GuruFocus considers Bucher Industries AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BUCN:

  • PB Ratio: 1.74 (27% below median its 10-year median of 2.37)
  • GF Value™: CHF321.07 vs. price of CHF315.00 (1.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1191 of 2985)

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


Bucher Industries AG Business Description

Address Murzlenstrasse 80, Niederweningen, CHE, 8166
Bucher Industries AG develops and manufactures economical, ecological components, machinery, and systems, and offers solutions for harvesting, producing, and packaging foods, keeping roads and public spaces clean and safe, and providing electrohydraulic drive systems for sophisticated machines. The company comprises five segments: Kuhn Group manufactures agricultural machinery, Bucher Municipal provides municipal vehicles, Bucher Hydraulics provides hydraulic components and electrohydraulic systems, Bucher Emhart Glass manufactures equipment for the glass container industry, Bucher Specials manufactures equipment for processing beverages, as well as automation solutions. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Kuhn Group segment.
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