Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -15.38% (As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:PPHC Public Policy Holding Co Inc LSE:PPHC
69 GF Score
Price £5.83
GF Value £9.94
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Public Policy Holding Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Public Policy Holding Co LSE:PPHC -2.92% 69 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -15.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PPHC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £9.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Public Policy Holding Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -50.13%. Public Policy Holding Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.26. Public Policy Holding Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.38%.


Public Policy Holding Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Public Policy Holding Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Public Policy Holding Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Public Policy Holding Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Public Policy Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -12.32 -8.82 -8.71 -11.47 -10.16

Public Policy Holding Co Quarterly Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LSE:PPHC vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Public Policy Holding Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.


Public Policy Holding Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Public Policy Holding Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Public Policy Holding Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Public Policy Holding Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Public Policy Holding Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-48.47% / 4.77
=-10.16%

Public Policy Holding Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-50.13% / 3.26
=-15.38%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -15.38% mean?
Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -15.38% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors.
Is Public Policy Holding Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Public Policy Holding Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -15.38%. Overall, Public Policy Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Policy Holding Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to VRSK and EFX?
Public Policy Holding Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -15.38% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Business Services company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Business Services industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. Public Policy Holding Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -15.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Policy Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £9.94, compared to a current price of £5.83 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -15.38%. Public Policy Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -15.38% as of Mar. 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 Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.83 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £9.94. GuruFocus considers Public Policy Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PPHC:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -15.38%
  • GF Value™: £9.94 vs. price of £5.83 (41.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Public Policy Holding Co Business Description

Other Exchanges PPHC:USA
Address 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, USA, 20002
Public Policy Holding Co Inc operates as a advisory firm. The company also operates a portfolio of independent firms that offer public affairs, crisis management, lobbying, and advocacy services on behalf of the corporate, trade association, and non-profit client organisations. Its business comprises of three reporting segments - Government Relations Consulting, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Consulting and Compliance and Insights Services.
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