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ScanSourceSCSC -1.74%78 Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.89 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates SCSC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,317 Hardware companies, ScanSource ranks better than 60.42% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-11), ScanSource's share price is $53.99. ScanSource's Tangible Book per Share of Mar. 2026 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.53. Hence, ScanSource's Price to Tangible Book Ratio of today is 1.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for ScanSource's Price-to-Tangible-Book or its related term are showing as below:
SCSC'
s Price-to-Tangible-Book Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18 Med: 1.78 Max: 2.81
Current: 1.89
During the past 13 years, ScanSource's highest Price to Tangible Book Ratio was 2.81. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 1.78.
SCSC's Price-to-Tangible-Book is ranked better than 60.42% of 2317
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs SCSC: 1.89
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The Price-to-Book Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the Price-to-Book Ratio cannot be applied to them.
ScanSource Price-to-Tangible-Book Related Terms
ScanSource Price-to-Tangible-Book Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ScanSource'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.
SCSC vs NLST, EACO, CLMB: Price-to-Tangible-Book Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, ScanSource'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.
ScanSource Price-to-Tangible-Book vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ScanSource's Price-to-Tangible-Book distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ScanSource'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.
ScanSource (SCSC) has a Price-to-Tangible-Book of 1.89 as of Aug. 11, 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 ScanSource and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, ScanSource's Price-to-Tangible-Book has ranged from 1.18 to 2.81. According to the industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #917 out of 2317 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is ScanSource's Price-to-Tangible-Book too high?
ScanSource's current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 1.89 is near median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 2.81. The Hardware industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 2.51. ScanSource's value of 1.89 is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #917 out of 2317 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ScanSource has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ScanSource's Price-to-Tangible-Book compare to NLST and EACO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #917 out of 2317 companies for Price-to-Tangible-Book. This puts ScanSource in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 2.51. ScanSource's value of 1.89 is 24.7% below this benchmark. Historically, ScanSource's own Price-to-Tangible-Book has ranged from 1.18 to 2.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 2.51, ScanSource 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 Price-to-Tangible-Book for a Hardware company?
The median Price-to-Tangible-Book among Hardware companies is 2.51, based on 2,317 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. ScanSource's current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 1.89 is 24.7% 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 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 ScanSource and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ScanSource's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ScanSource stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource (SCSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.71, compared to a current price of $53.99 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 24.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.51. ScanSource's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 ScanSource (SCSC), the current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.89 as of Aug. 11, 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 ScanSource (SCSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.99 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.71.
GuruFocus considers ScanSource to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCSC:
Price-to-Tangible-Book: 1.89 (near median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: $43.71 vs. price of $53.99 (23.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% below the Hardware median (#917 of 2317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ScanSource Inc provides value-added services for technology manufacturers and sells to resellers in specialty technology markets. The firm's operations are organized in two segments: Specialty Technology Solutions and Intelisys & Advisory Segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Technology Solutions segment. The Specialty Technology Solutions segment includes the company's business in mobility and barcode, POS, payments, security and networking technologies. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States and Canada, and also has its presence in Brazil, and other countries.
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