XSWX:LISNE's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 88.39% of 1895
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs XSWX:LISNE: 4.55
During the past 12 months, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% 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 1.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG was 25.30% per year. The lowest was -1.50% per year. And the median was 9.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISNE) 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG PB Ratio Chart
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
For the Confectioners subindustry, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's PB Ratio falls into.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISNE) has a PB Ratio of 4.58 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.61. Over the past decade, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.75 to 6.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #1675 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's PB Ratio too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current PB Ratio of 4.58 is near median its 10-year median of 4.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.75 to a high of 6.38. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 4.58 is 244.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #1675 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's PB Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #1675 out of 1895 companies for PB Ratio. This places Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 4.58 is 244.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.75 to 6.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.61 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.33, based on 1,895 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current PB Ratio of 4.58 is 244.4% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current PB Ratio is 4.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISNE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF126,750.51, compared to a current price of CHF98,700.00 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.61 and 244.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISNE), the current PB Ratio is 4.58 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISNE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF98,700.00 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF126,750.51.
GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LISNE:
PB Ratio: 4.58 (near median its 10-year median of 4.61)
GF Value™: CHF126,750.51 vs. price of CHF98,700.00 (22.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 244.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1675 of 1895)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LISNE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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