Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock PB Ratio (=0.75) is close to 1-year low of 0.7.
The historical rank and industry rank for Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HDD'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 1.27 Max: 8.35
Current: 0.75
During the past 13 years, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's highest PB Ratio was 8.35. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 1.27.
XSWX:HDD's PB Ratio is ranked better than 84.59% of 2986
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs XSWX:HDD: 0.75
During the past 12 months, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 35.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG was 69.10% per year. The lowest was -33.90% per year. And the median was -14.05% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's PB Ratio falls into.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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.
* 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) has a PB Ratio of 0.78 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 8.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #460 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's PB Ratio too high?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current PB Ratio of 0.78 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 8.35. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's value of 0.78 is 65.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #460 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #460 out of 2986 companies for PB Ratio. This places Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's value of 0.78 is 65.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 8.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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 2.27, based on 2,986 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. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current PB Ratio of 0.78 is 65.6% 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock overvalued right now?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) has a current PB Ratio of 0.78. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.06, compared to a current price of CHF1.32 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 65.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.27. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD), the current PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Jun. 27, 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF1.32 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.06.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HDD:
PB Ratio: 0.78 (39% below median its 10-year median of 1.27)
GF Value™: CHF1.06 vs. price of CHF1.32 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% below the Industrial Products median (#460 of 2986)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Business Description
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is a technology company with a position in the printing industry and an increasing focus on other high-tech sectors. The Company leverages its expertise in high-precision plants, integrated control systems, software, power electronics, automation technology, and robotics, supported by a sales and service network. Its operations are organized into the Print & Packaging Equipment, Digital Solutions & Lifecycle, and HEIDELBERG Technology segments, with the Print & Packaging Equipment segment generating maximum revenue through offset, flexographic, and postpress solutions for the packaging and commercial printing sectors. The Company operates across the EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Americas regions.
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