Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Price-to-Tangible-Book: 2.21 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 55% Above Median

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XSWX:OFN Orell Fussli AG XSWX:OFN
75 GF Score
Price CHF139.00
GF Value CHF95.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Orell Fussli AG Price-to-Tangible-Book?

Orell Fussli AG XSWX:OFN 75 Price-to-Tangible-Book is 2.21 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OFN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF95.26 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 913 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks worse than 57.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Orell Fussli AG's share price is CHF139.00. Orell Fussli AG's Tangible Book per Share of Jun. 2026 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF62.83. Hence, Orell Fussli AG's Price to Tangible Book Ratio of today is 2.21.

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

XSWX:OFN' s Price-to-Tangible-Book Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18   Med: 1.43   Max: 2.4
Current: 2.21

During the past 13 years, Orell Fussli AG's highest Price to Tangible Book Ratio was 2.40. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 1.43.

XSWX:OFN's Price-to-Tangible-Book is ranked worse than
57.39% of 913 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.85 vs XSWX:OFN: 2.21

A closely related ratio is called PB Ratio. As of today, Orell Fussli AG's share price is CHF139.00. Orell Fussli AG's Book Value per Sharefor the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF65.74. Hence, Orell Fussli AG's P/B Ratio of today is 2.11.


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Orell Fussli AG Price-to-Tangible-Book Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli AG'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.

Orell Fussli AG Price-to-Tangible-Book Chart

Orell Fussli AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Price-to-Tangible-Book
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.42 1.34 1.22 1.18 1.80

Orell Fussli AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 1.28 1.18 1.60 1.80 2.40

XSWX:OFN vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Price-to-Tangible-Book Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli AG'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.


Orell Fussli AG Price-to-Tangible-Book vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's Price-to-Tangible-Book distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Orell Fussli AG Price-to-Tangible-Book Calculation

Orell Fussli AG's price-to-tangible-book ratio for today is calculated as:

Price to Tangible Book=Share Price/Tangible Book per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=139.00/62.834
=2.21

* 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 2.21 mean?
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) has a Price-to-Tangible-Book of 2.21 as of Aug. 21, 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Orell Fussli AG's Price-to-Tangible-Book has ranged from 1.18 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #524 out of 913 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's Price-to-Tangible-Book too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 2.21 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 2.40. The Business Services industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.85. Orell Fussli AG's value of 2.21 is 19.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #524 out of 913 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's Price-to-Tangible-Book compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #524 out of 913 companies for Price-to-Tangible-Book. This places Orell Fussli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.85. Orell Fussli AG's value of 2.21 is 19.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Orell Fussli AG's own Price-to-Tangible-Book has ranged from 1.18 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 1.85, Orell Fussli AG 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 Price-to-Tangible-Book for a Business Services company?
The median Price-to-Tangible-Book among Business Services companies is 1.85, based on 913 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. Orell Fussli AG's current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 2.21 is 19.5% 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 2.21, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF95.26, compared to a current price of CHF139.00 — trading 45.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 2.21, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 19.5% above the Business Services industry median of 1.85. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100. 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN), the current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 2.21 as of Aug. 21, 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF139.00 is trading 45.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF95.26. GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:OFN:

  • Price-to-Tangible-Book: 2.21 (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
  • GF Value™: CHF95.26 vs. price of CHF139.00 (45.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100
  • Industry Position: 19.5% above the Business Services median (#524 of 913)

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


Orell Fussli AG Business Description

Other Exchanges OFNz:UK0QME:UKOFH:Germany
Address Dietzingerstrasse 3, Zurich, CHE, CH-8036
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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