HELLA GmbH KGaAXSWX:HLE 77 PB Ratio is 2.54 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.59. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,295 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 70.27% 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), HELLA GmbH KGaA's share price is CHF65.70. HELLA GmbH KGaA's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF25.83. Hence, HELLA GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio of today is 2.54.
Good Sign:
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA stock PB Ratio (=2.53) is close to 5-year low of 2.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for HELLA GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HLE'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 2.59 Max: 3.28
Current: 2.53
During the past 13 years, HELLA GmbH KGaA's highest PB Ratio was 3.28. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 2.59.
XSWX:HLE's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 70.27% of 1295
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs XSWX:HLE: 2.53
During the past 12 months, HELLA GmbH KGaA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of HELLA GmbH KGaA was 22.30% per year. The lowest was -2.60% per year. And the median was 10.40% 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.
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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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA PB Ratio Related Terms
HELLA GmbH KGaA PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH KGaA'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 Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a PB Ratio of 2.54 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, HELLA GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 3.28. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #910 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current PB Ratio of 2.54 is near median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 3.28. The Vehicles & Parts industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 2.54 is 82.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #910 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #910 out of 1295 companies for PB Ratio. This places HELLA GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 2.54 is 82.7% above this benchmark. Historically, HELLA GmbH KGaA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 3.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 1.39, HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.39, based on 1,295 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current PB Ratio of 2.54 is 82.7% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current PB Ratio is 2.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.40, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 82.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.39. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current PB Ratio is 2.54 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.40.
GuruFocus considers HELLA GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:
PB Ratio: 2.54 (near median its 10-year median of 2.59)
GF Value™: CHF73.40 vs. price of CHF65.70 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#910 of 1295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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