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Ernst Russ AGXTER:ERAG -1.81%81 PB Ratio is 0.99 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates XTER:ERAG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Ernst Russ AG ranks better than 61.59% 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 (2026-07-22), Ernst Russ AG's share price is €7.60. Ernst Russ AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.70. Hence, Ernst Russ AG's PB Ratio of today is 0.99.
Good Sign:
Ernst Russ AG stock PB Ratio (=0.99) is close to 2-year low of 0.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ernst Russ AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:ERAG'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 1.12 Max: 3.17
Current: 0.99
During the past 13 years, Ernst Russ AG's highest PB Ratio was 3.17. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 1.12.
XTER:ERAG's PB Ratio is ranked better than 61.59% of 966
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs XTER:ERAG: 0.99
During the past 12 months, Ernst Russ AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 30.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 28.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 35.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ernst Russ AG was 42.40% per year. The lowest was -38.80% per year. And the median was 13.95% 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.
Ernst Russ AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Ernst Russ AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ernst Russ AG'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Ernst Russ 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.
Ernst Russ AG PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ernst Russ AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ernst Russ AG'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.
Ernst Russ AG'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.
Ernst Russ AG (XTER:ERAG) has a PB Ratio of 0.99 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ernst Russ AG and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Ernst Russ AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Ernst Russ AG ranks #371 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Ernst Russ AG's PB Ratio too high?
Ernst Russ AG's current PB Ratio of 0.99 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 3.17. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. Ernst Russ AG's value of 0.99 is 20.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ernst Russ AG ranks #371 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ernst Russ AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ernst Russ AG's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ernst Russ AG ranks #371 out of 966 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Ernst Russ AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.25. Ernst Russ AG's value of 0.99 is 20.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ernst Russ AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 3.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Ernst Russ 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 a Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 966 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. Ernst Russ AG's current PB Ratio of 0.99 is 20.8% 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 Ernst Russ AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ernst Russ AG's current PB Ratio is 0.99, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ernst Russ AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ernst Russ AG (XTER:ERAG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.88, compared to a current price of €7.60 — trading 55.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.99, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 20.8% below the Transportation industry median of 1.25. Ernst Russ AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Ernst Russ AG (XTER:ERAG), the current PB Ratio is 0.99 as of Jul. 22, 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 Ernst Russ AG (XTER:ERAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ernst Russ AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.60 is trading 55.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.88.
GuruFocus considers Ernst Russ AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:ERAG:
PB Ratio: 0.99 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: €4.88 vs. price of €7.60 (55.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.8% below the Transportation median (#371 of 966)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:ERAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ernst Russ AG is a principal investment firm specializing in fund-of-fund investments. It operates in the Shipping and Alternative Investment segment. Within the Shipping segment, it focuses on structuring and asset management of investment vehicles for ships on its behalf and behalf of third parties. The Asset Classes, life insurance, secondary market, and aircraft are managed in the Alternative Investments segment. The firm's majority of revenue comes from Germany through the shipping segment.
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