EssilorluxotticaXSWX:EI 85 PB Ratio is 1.49 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF159.01. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 787 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Essilorluxottica ranks worse than 50.44% 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 (2026-06-24), Essilorluxottica's share price is CHF117.00. Essilorluxottica's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF78.35. Hence, Essilorluxottica's PB Ratio of today is 1.49.
Good Sign:
Essilorluxottica stock PB Ratio (=2.07) is close to 3-year low of 1.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essilorluxottica's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:EI'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 2.26 Max: 4.78
Current: 2.07
During the past 13 years, Essilorluxottica's highest PB Ratio was 4.78. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 2.26.
XSWX:EI's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 50.44% of 787
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.04
vs XSWX:EI: 2.07
During the past 12 months, Essilorluxottica's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Essilorluxottica was 42.50% per year. The lowest was -0.10% per year. And the median was 11.60% 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.
Essilorluxottica PB Ratio Related Terms
Essilorluxottica PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essilorluxottica'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Essilorluxottica'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.
Essilorluxottica PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Essilorluxottica's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essilorluxottica'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.
Essilorluxottica (XSWX:EI) has a PB Ratio of 1.49 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Essilorluxottica and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 2.26. Over the past decade, Essilorluxottica's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Essilorluxottica ranks #397 out of 787 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Essilorluxottica's PB Ratio too high?
Essilorluxottica's current PB Ratio of 1.49 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 4.78. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median PB Ratio is 2.04. Essilorluxottica's value of 1.49 is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essilorluxottica ranks #397 out of 787 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Essilorluxottica has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essilorluxottica's PB Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Essilorluxottica ranks #397 out of 787 companies for PB Ratio. This places Essilorluxottica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.04. Essilorluxottica's value of 1.49 is 27% below this benchmark. Historically, Essilorluxottica's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 4.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Essilorluxottica 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.04, based on 787 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. Essilorluxottica's current PB Ratio of 1.49 is 27% 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 Essilorluxottica and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essilorluxottica's current PB Ratio is 1.49, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essilorluxottica stock overvalued right now?
Essilorluxottica (XSWX:EI) has a current PB Ratio of 1.49. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF159.01, compared to a current price of CHF117.00 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.49, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 27% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.04. Essilorluxottica's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Essilorluxottica (XSWX:EI), the current PB Ratio is 1.49 as of Jun. 24, 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 Essilorluxottica (XSWX:EI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essilorluxottica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF117.00 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF159.01.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EI:
PB Ratio: 1.49 (34% below median its 10-year median of 2.26)
GF Value™: CHF159.01 vs. price of CHF117.00 (26.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#397 of 787)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EssilorLuxottica is a combination of the leading manufacturer of premium frames and sunglasses and the leading manufacturer of optical lenses. Both companies are significantly larger than the next biggest competitor and command over 15% of the fragmented global eyewear market. The company has a broad geographical presence, with around 37% of sales in Europe, 45% in North America, and the rest in Asia and Latin America.
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