--- title: Price-to-Book Ratio (P/B) simply explained description: Calculate Price-to-Book Ratio ✓ English ✓ Example ✓ Score ✓ Price-to-Book Ratio ✓ Definition ✓ Screener ⇒ Read now! image: https://blog.stocksguide.com/hubfs/KBV%20%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8.jpg --- [![StocksGuideFianl](https://blog.stocksguide.com/hubfs/StocksGuideFianl.svg "StocksGuideFianl")](https://stocksguide.com/en) - [Portfolios](https://stocksguide.com/en/portfolios) - [Screener](https://stocksguide.com/en/screener) - [Charts](https://stocksguide.com/en/charts) - [Alerts](https://stocksguide.com/en/stock-metric-alerts) - Tools - Discover stocks - [Stock Screener](https://stocksguide.com/en/screener) - [Indices](https://stocksguide.com/en/indices) - [Sectors](https://stocksguide.com/en/sectors) - [Dividend-Topscorer](https://stocksguide.com/en/dividends-strategy/topscorer) - [Growth-Topscorer](https://stocksguide.com/en/high-growth-investing/topscorer) - [Levermann-Topscorer](https://stocksguide.com/en/levermann-strategy/topscorer) - Analyze stocks - [Charting](https://stocksguide.com/en/charts) - [Dividend Calender](https://stocksguide.com/en/dividends-calendar) - [Earnings Calender](https://stocksguide.com/en/earnings-calendar) - [Dividends-Strategy](https://stocksguide.com/en/dividends-strategy) - [Growth-Strategy](https://stocksguide.com/en/high-growth-investing/strategy) - [Levermann-Strategy](https://stocksguide.com/en/levermann-strategy) - Monitor stocks - [Dashboard](https://stocksguide.com/en) - [HGI Watchlist](https://stocksguide.com/en/high-growth-investing/high-growth-investing-watchlist) - [Aristocrats](https://stocksguide.com/en/dividend-aristocrats) - [Notifications](https://stocksguide.com/en/users/edit#notifications) - [Hig-Tech-Wikifolio](https://stocksguide.com/en/high-growth-investing/high-tech-stock-picking-wikifolio) - [Elite Dividend Stocks](https://stocksguide.com/en/continuity-toplists/listen) - [Blog](https://blog.stocksguide.com) - [Portfolios](https://stocksguide.com/en/portfolios) - [Screener](https://stocksguide.com/en/screener) - [Charts](https://stocksguide.com/en/charts) - [Alerts](https://stocksguide.com/en/stock-metric-alerts) - Tools - Discover stocks - [Stock Screener](https://stocksguide.com/en/screener) - [Indices](https://stocksguide.com/en/indices) - [Sectors](https://stocksguide.com/en/sectors) - [Dividend-Topscorer](https://stocksguide.com/en/dividends-strategy/topscorer) - [Growth-Topscorer](https://stocksguide.com/en/high-growth-investing/topscorer) - [Levermann-Topscorer](https://stocksguide.com/en/levermann-strategy/topscorer) - Analyze stocks - [Charting](https://stocksguide.com/en/charts) - [Dividend Calender](https://stocksguide.com/en/dividends-calendar) - [Earnings Calender](https://stocksguide.com/en/earnings-calendar) - [Dividends-Strategy](https://stocksguide.com/en/dividends-strategy) - [Growth-Strategy](https://stocksguide.com/en/high-growth-investing/strategy) - [Levermann-Strategy](https://stocksguide.com/en/levermann-strategy) - Monitor stocks - [Dashboard](https://stocksguide.com/en) - [HGI Watchlist](https://stocksguide.com/en/high-growth-investing/high-growth-investing-watchlist) - [Aristocrats](https://stocksguide.com/en/dividend-aristocrats) - [Notifications](https://stocksguide.com/en/users/edit#notifications) - [Hig-Tech-Wikifolio](https://stocksguide.com/en/high-growth-investing/high-tech-stock-picking-wikifolio) - [Elite Dividend Stocks](https://stocksguide.com/en/continuity-toplists/listen) - [Blog](https://blog.stocksguide.com) Search Search - [Contact Us](https://stocksguide.com/en/contacts/new) - [Contact Us](https://stocksguide.com/en/contacts/new) Search Search ![Price-to-Book Ratio (P/B) simply explained](https://blog.stocksguide.com/hubfs/KBV%20%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8.jpg) Jun 12, 2025 | [Knowledge](https://blog.stocksguide.com/topic/knowledge) # Price-to-Book Ratio (P/B) simply explained The price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) describes the ratio of the share price to the book value per share. The book value of a company corresponds to the total equity of a company. We... [Oscar Leistikow](https://blog.stocksguide.com/author/oscar-leistikow) Share - [mailto:?&subject=Price-to-Book%20Ratio%20(P/B)%20simply%20explained&body=Price-to-Book%20Ratio%20(P/B)%20simply%20explained%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.stocksguide.com%2Fknowledge%2Fprice-to-book-ratio-simply-explained)](mailto:?&subject=Price-to-Book%20Ratio%20(P/B)%20simply%20explained&body=Price-to-Book%20Ratio%20(P/B)%20simply%20explained%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.stocksguide.com%2Fknowledge%2Fprice-to-book-ratio-simply-explained)) - - - ### **Table of Contents** 1. [What is the Price-to-Book Ratio (P/B)?](https://blog.stocksguide.com/knowledge/price-to-book-ratio-simply-explained#What-is-the-Price-to-Book-Ratio-PB) 2. [How is the Price-to-Book Ratio Calculated?](https://blog.stocksguide.com/knowledge/price-to-book-ratio-simply-explained#How-is-the-Price-to-Book-Ratio-Calculated) 3. [What Does the Price-to-Book Ratio Indicate?](https://blog.stocksguide.com/knowledge/price-to-book-ratio-simply-explained#What-Does-the-Price-to-Book-Ratio-Indicate) 4. [Top 10 stocks with low price-to-book ratios (P/B) worldwide](https://blog.stocksguide.com/knowledge/price-to-book-ratio-simply-explained#Top-10-stocks-with-low-price-to-book-ratios-PB) #### **What is the Price-to-Book Ratio (P/B)?** The Price-to-Book Ratio (P/B) measures the market value of a stock relative to its book value per share. The book value represents the company's equity. The P/B ratio is an important metric for evaluating a company's value. Generally, a lower P/B ratio indicates that a stock is undervalued. The price-to-book ratio is based on the market capitalization and the book value (net assets) of a company. Accordingly, the P/B ratio is made up of 2 components: --- (1) Share price divided by the (2) book value per share Or to put it another way: (1) Market capitalization divided by (2) Shareholders' equity --- #### **How is the Price-to-Book Ratio Calculated?** The price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) is the ratio of the share price to the book value per share. In other words, market capitalization is divided by equity. **Example Calculation:** Realty Income stock has a P/B ratio of 1.32 as of June 26, 2025. ![Berechnung KBV-2](https://blog.stocksguide.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Berechnung%20KBV-2.jpg?width=624&height=139&name=Berechnung%20KBV-2.jpg) The Realty Income share is currently valued at a P/B ratio of 1.32. For comparison, you can/should take a look at companies from the same sector: ![Bildschirmfoto 2025-06-26 um 09.35.51 (2)](https://blog.stocksguide.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bildschirmfoto%202025-06-26%20um%2009.35.51%20(2).png?width=700&height=400&name=Bildschirmfoto%202025-06-26%20um%2009.35.51%20(2).png) #### **What Does the Price-to-Book Ratio Indicate?** The price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) shows the premium investors are willing to pay on equity. This allows conclusions to be drawn about the valuation of a share or company. A high P/B ratio indicates a high valuation and a low P/B ratio indicates a favorable valuation. The price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) shows the premium investors are willing to pay on equity. This allows conclusions to be drawn about the valuation of a share or company. A high P/B ratio indicates a high valuation and a low P/B ratio indicates a favorable valuation. But be careful: A P/B ratio of less than 1 does not necessarily indicate a good investment! In theory, you could buy such a company, then sell all its assets and make a profit. However, this is (usually) only the case in theory. In general, if the P/B ratio is less than 1, the market assumes that the equity will be reduced by losses in the future. It is therefore important to consider the P/B ratio in the overall context and not in isolation. In addition, the price-to-book ratio does not take into account hidden reserves or charges. As a result, the P/B ratio loses its informative value, particularly in the case of investment companies. In the case of technology companies, the P/B ratio is often not very meaningful: For example, the value of a software company is determined to a large extent by its intellectual property. However, this often does not appear in the balance sheet at all if it was created in-house (and not purchased). The network effects that make up the value of platform companies, for example, are also not reflected in the book value. ## **Top 10 stocks with low price-to-book ratios (P/B) worldwide** The following table shows [mid and large cap stocks with the lowest price-to-book ratios](https://stocksguide.com/en/screener?metrics=market_cap_eur-greater_equal-5%26price_to_book_ratio_ttm-greater_equal-0%26price_to_book_ratio_ttm-less_equal-0.5%26sector-not_equal-financial) worldwide. Shares from the financial sector were not considered.  Updated on: Thu, Jun 26 2025 | **Stock** | **Price-to-Book-ratio** | | --- | --- | | [Swatch (N)](https://stocksguide.com/en/stock/Swatch-N-CH0012255144) | 0.11 | | [Samsung SDI](https://stocksguide.com/en/stock/Samsung-SDI-US7960542030) | 0.15 | | [Volkswagen VZ](https://stocksguide.com/en/stock/Volkswagen-VZ-DE0007664039) | 0.24 | | [Nissan Motor](https://stocksguide.com/en/stock/Nissan-Motor-JP3672400003) | 0.24 | | [Vipshop](https://stocksguide.com/en/stock/Vipshop-US92763W1036) | 0.27 | | [Korea Electric Power Corporation Sponsored ADR](https://stocksguide.com/en/stock/Korea-Electric-Power-Corporation-Sponsored-ADR-US5006311063) | 0.28 | | [Porsche Holding Vz.](https://stocksguide.com/en/stock/Porsche-Holding-Vz-DE000PAH0038) | 0.29 | | [Stellantis](https://stocksguide.com/en/stock/Stellantis-NL00150001Q9) | 0.30 | | [Volvo Car](https://stocksguide.com/en/stock/Volvo-Car-SE0016844831) | 0.34 | | [CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd](https://stocksguide.com/en/stock/CK-Hutchison-Holdings-Ltd-KYG217651051) | 0.35 |   [Knowledge](https://blog.stocksguide.com/tag/Knowledge) ![Oscar Leistikow](https://blog.stocksguide.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Oscar%20Leistikow.jpg?width=70&name=Oscar%20Leistikow.jpg) ### Written By: Oscar Leistikow Oscar Leistikow holds a Master's degree in Controlling and is at home in the world of numbers thanks to his many years of professional experience in the finance department of a DAX-listed company. 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