The Procter & Gamble Company P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
6.22
Stock Price
$143.56
Book Value/Share
$23.08
Sector
Consumer Defensive
How It's Calculated
6.22 = $143.56 ÷ $23.08
What This Means
The Procter & Gamble Company's P/B ratio of 6.22 is significantly elevated, often seen in asset-light businesses like tech or services where intangible assets drive most of the value.
About The Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in Household & Personal Products. With a market capitalization of about $334.29B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $143.56, within a 52-week range of $137.62 to $169.04 (-15.1% from the high, +4.3% from the low). Beta of 0.40 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 19.2%, 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 The Procter & Gamble Company, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Consumer Defensive, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, The Procter & Gamble Company's P/B ratio of 6.22 can be compared with peers such as WMT (9.26), COST (25.65), KO (10.11). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Defensive stocks.
Key Takeaways
- PG is grouped in the Consumer Defensive sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.40 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 19.2% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does PG's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. The Procter & Gamble Company's P/B of 6.22 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Consumer Defensive business models.
Is 6.22 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (6.22) means the market values PG above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Consumer Defensive?
Peer P/B levels in Consumer Defensive (e.g. CL (497.96), COST (25.65), KO (10.11)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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