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RP Optical LabXTAE:RPOL -7.84%16 PB Ratio is 13.42 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 11.06. GuruFocus rates XTAE:RPOL with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, RP Optical Lab ranks worse than 95% 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 (2026-07-28), RP Optical Lab's share price is ₪41.52. RP Optical Lab's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪3.09. Hence, RP Optical Lab's PB Ratio of today is 13.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for RP Optical Lab's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:RPOL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.88 Med: 11.06 Max: 17.11
Current: 13.47
During the past 3 years, RP Optical Lab's highest PB Ratio was 17.11. The lowest was 4.88. And the median was 11.06.
XTAE:RPOL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 95% of 2419
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.2
vs XTAE:RPOL: 13.47
During the past 12 months, RP Optical Lab's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 402.00% 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.
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RP Optical Lab PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RP Optical Lab'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 Electronic Components subindustry, RP Optical Lab'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.
RP Optical Lab PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, RP Optical Lab's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RP Optical Lab'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.
RP Optical Lab'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.
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a PB Ratio of 13.42 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on RP Optical Lab and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 11.06. Over the past decade, RP Optical Lab's PB Ratio has ranged from 4.88 to 17.11. According to the industry distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #2298 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is RP Optical Lab's PB Ratio too high?
RP Optical Lab's current PB Ratio of 13.42 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 11.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.88 to a high of 17.11. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.20. RP Optical Lab's value of 13.42 is 510% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #2298 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RP Optical Lab has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RP Optical Lab's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #2298 out of 2419 companies for PB Ratio. This places RP Optical Lab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.20. RP Optical Lab's value of 13.42 is 510% above this benchmark. Historically, RP Optical Lab's own PB Ratio has ranged from 4.88 to 17.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.06 vs. the industry median of 2.20, RP Optical Lab 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.20, based on 2,419 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. RP Optical Lab's current PB Ratio of 13.42 is 510% 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 RP Optical Lab and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RP Optical Lab's current PB Ratio is 13.42, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 11.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RP Optical Lab stock overvalued right now?
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a current PB Ratio of 13.42. The current PB Ratio is 13.42, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 11.06 and 510% above the Hardware industry median of 2.20. RP Optical Lab's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 4 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 RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL), the current PB Ratio is 13.42 as of Jul. 28, 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.
RP Optical Lab Ltd is engaged in developing and producing Electro-Optical modules. It is in the field of thermal imaging and is involved in the defense, homeland security, medical, and commercial markets. Its products and services are Opto-Mechanical Design, Lenses, Video Engine, Cameras & Cores, and Multi-Sensor Systems.
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