Target Corp P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
4.18
Stock Price
$149.35
Book Value/Share
$35.70
Sector
Retail
How It's Calculated
4.18 = $149.35 ÷ $35.70
What This Means
Target Corp's P/B ratio of 4.18 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 Target Corp
Target Corp (TGT) operates in the Retail sector, specifically in Retail. With a market capitalization of about $65.63B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $149.35, within a 52-week range of $83.44 to $147.77 (+1.1% from the high, +79.0% from the low). Beta of 0.97 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 3.2%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Target Corp, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Retail, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Retail names on our S&P 100 coverage, Target Corp's P/B ratio of 4.18 can be compared with peers such as AMZN (7.41), WMT (8.86), COST (14.50). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Retail stocks.
Key Takeaways
- TGT is grouped in the Retail sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.97 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 3.2% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
Related Tools & Guides
Explore calculators and guides connected to this metric, or view all metrics for TGT.
Learn the full workflow
Compare PE with PB, PEG, EV/EBITDA, and market cap in one structured path.
Open the Stock Valuation hub →Other TGT Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
What does TGT's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Target Corp's P/B of 4.18 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Retail business models.
Is 4.18 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (4.18) means the market values TGT above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Retail?
Peer P/B levels in Retail (e.g. LOW (107.87), COST (14.50), WMT (8.86)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
Calculate the p/b ratio for any stock with our free calculator.
Open P/B Ratio Calculator →