Emerson Electric Co P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
4.30
Stock Price
$154.85
Book Value/Share
$36.04
Sector
Electrical Equipment
How It's Calculated
4.30 = $154.85 ÷ $36.04
What This Means
Emerson Electric Co's P/B ratio of 4.30 is between 3 and 6. A higher multiple can reflect expected returns, intangible assets, accounting effects, or market optimism, but it does not by itself establish quality or overvaluation.
About Emerson Electric Co
Emerson Electric Co (EMR) operates in the Electrical Equipment sector, specifically in Electrical Equipment. With a market capitalization of about $83.91B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $154.85, within a 52-week range of $122.64 to $165.15 (-6.2% from the high, +26.3% from the low). Beta of 1.24 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 13.3%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Emerson Electric Co, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Electrical Equipment, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Electrical Equipment names on our S&P 100 coverage, Emerson Electric Co's P/B ratio of 4.30 can be compared with peers such as ETN (8.75). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Electrical Equipment stocks.
Key Takeaways
- EMR is grouped in the Electrical Equipment sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.24 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 13.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does EMR's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Emerson Electric Co's P/B of 4.30 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Electrical Equipment business models.
Is 4.30 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (4.30) means the market values EMR above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Electrical Equipment?
Peer P/B levels in Electrical Equipment (e.g. ETN (8.75)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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