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Alfa Laval ABCHIX:ALFAS 93 Price-to-Tangible-Book is 32.22 as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALFAS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of kr487.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,886 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks worse than 97.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Laval AB's Price-to-Tangible-Book or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ALFAs'
s Price-to-Tangible-Book Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.41 Med: 23.99 Max: 1436.88
Current: 31.17
During the past 13 years, Alfa Laval AB's highest Price to Tangible Book Ratio was 1436.88. The lowest was 12.41. And the median was 23.99.
CHIX:ALFAs's Price-to-Tangible-Book is ranked worse than 97.96% of 2886
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.45
vs CHIX:ALFAs: 31.17
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Alfa Laval AB Price-to-Tangible-Book Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB Price-to-Tangible-Book Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB's Price-to-Tangible-Book 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.
CHIX:ALFAS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Price-to-Tangible-Book Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB's Price-to-Tangible-Book, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Tangible-Book 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.
Alfa Laval AB Price-to-Tangible-Book vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's Price-to-Tangible-Book distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB's Price-to-Tangible-Book falls into.
* 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 PB Ratio. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book Ratio and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a Price-to-Tangible-Book of 32.22 as of Sep. 10, 2026. Price-to-tangible-book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's tangible book value per share. View historical data on Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #2827 out of 2886 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Price-to-Tangible-Book too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 32.22. The Industrial Products industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 2.45. Alfa Laval AB's value of 32.22 is 1215.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #2827 out of 2886 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Price-to-Tangible-Book compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #2827 out of 2886 companies for Price-to-Tangible-Book. This places Alfa Laval AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 2.45. Alfa Laval AB's value of 32.22 is 1215.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Price-to-Tangible-Book for an Industrial Products company?
The median Price-to-Tangible-Book among Industrial Products companies is 2.45, based on 2,886 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Tangible-Book significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Tangible-Book should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alfa Laval AB's current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 32.22 is 1215.1% 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 Price-to-Tangible-Book mean?
A high Price-to-Tangible-Book can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-tangible-book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's tangible book value per share. View historical data on Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 32.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr487.15, compared to a current price of kr574.50 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 32.22 and 1215.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.45. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Tangible-Book calculated?
Price-to-Tangible-Book is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 32.22 as of Sep. 10, 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr574.50 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr487.15.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:
Price-to-Tangible-Book: 32.22
GF Value™: kr487.15 vs. price of kr574.50 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1215.1% above the Industrial Products median (#2827 of 2886)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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