WTBCF (Whitbread) Price-to-Tangible-Book: 1.29 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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WTBCF Whitbread PLC WTBCF
67 GF Score
Price $31.09
GF Value $41.76
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What is Whitbread Price-to-Tangible-Book?

Whitbread WTBCF 67 Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.29 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates WTBCF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.76. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 709 Travel & Leisure companies, Whitbread ranks better than 55.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Whitbread's share price is $31.09. Whitbread's Tangible Book per Share of Feb. 2026 for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $24.19. Hence, Whitbread's Price to Tangible Book Ratio of today is 1.29.

The historical rank and industry rank for Whitbread's Price-to-Tangible-Book or its related term are showing as below:

WTBCF' s Price-to-Tangible-Book Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37   Med: 1.6   Max: 3.12
Current: 1.37

During the past 13 years, Whitbread's highest Price to Tangible Book Ratio was 3.12. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 1.60.

WTBCF's Price-to-Tangible-Book is ranked better than
55.43% of 709 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.61 vs WTBCF: 1.37

A closely related ratio is called PB Ratio. As of today, Whitbread's share price is $31.09. Whitbread's Book Value per Sharefor the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $25.50. Hence, Whitbread's P/B Ratio of today is 1.22.


Be Aware

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.


Whitbread Price-to-Tangible-Book Related Terms


Whitbread Price-to-Tangible-Book Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Whitbread'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.

Whitbread Price-to-Tangible-Book Chart

Whitbread Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Price-to-Tangible-Book
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Whitbread Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Price-to-Tangible-Book Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.89 1.57 1.56 1.91 1.42

WTBCF vs MAR, HLT, H: Price-to-Tangible-Book Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Whitbread'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.


Whitbread Price-to-Tangible-Book vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whitbread's Price-to-Tangible-Book distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Whitbread's Price-to-Tangible-Book falls into.


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Whitbread Price-to-Tangible-Book Calculation

Whitbread's price-to-tangible-book ratio for today is calculated as:

Price to Tangible Book=Share Price/Tangible Book per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=31.09/24.187
=1.29

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Price-to-Tangible-Book →
What does a Price-to-Tangible-Book of 1.29 mean?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a Price-to-Tangible-Book of 1.29 as of Jul. 26, 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 Whitbread and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, Whitbread's Price-to-Tangible-Book has ranged from 1.37 to 3.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #316 out of 709 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Whitbread's Price-to-Tangible-Book too high?
Whitbread's current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 1.29 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 3.12. The Travel & Leisure industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.61. Whitbread's value of 1.29 is 19.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #316 out of 709 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's Price-to-Tangible-Book compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #316 out of 709 companies for Price-to-Tangible-Book. This puts Whitbread in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.61. Whitbread's value of 1.29 is 19.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Whitbread's own Price-to-Tangible-Book has ranged from 1.37 to 3.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 1.61, Whitbread 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Price-to-Tangible-Book among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.61, based on 709 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. Whitbread's current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 1.29 is 19.9% 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 Whitbread and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whitbread's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.29, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 1.29. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.76, compared to a current price of $31.09 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.29, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 19.9% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.61. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Whitbread (WTBCF), the current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.29 as of Jul. 26, 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 Whitbread (WTBCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.09 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.76.

Key valuation signals for WTBCF:

  • Price-to-Tangible-Book: 1.29 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.60)
  • GF Value™: $41.76 vs. price of $31.09 (25.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.9% below the Travel & Leisure median (#316 of 709)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WTBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Whitbread Business Description

Address Porz Avenue, Whitbread Court, Houghton Hall Business Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, GBR, LU5 5XE
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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