Wells Fargo & Co P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
1.50
Stock Price
$87.89
Book Value/Share
$58.56
Sector
Banking
How It's Calculated
1.50 = $87.89 ÷ $58.56
What This Means
Wells Fargo & Co's P/B ratio of 1.50 is between 1 and 3. This descriptive range does not establish fair value because economically comparable P/B levels vary by sector, profitability, leverage, accounting policy, and asset composition.
About Wells Fargo & Co
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) operates in the Banking sector, specifically in Banking. With a market capitalization of about $258.34B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $87.89, within a 52-week range of $72.78 to $97.76 (-10.1% from the high, +20.8% from the low). Beta of 0.94 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 22.2%, 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 Wells Fargo & Co, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Banking, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Banking names on our S&P 100 coverage, Wells Fargo & Co's P/B ratio of 1.50 can be compared with peers such as JPM (2.62), BAC (1.49), C (1.10). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Banking stocks.
Key Takeaways
- WFC is grouped in the Banking sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.94 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 22.2% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does WFC's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Wells Fargo & Co's P/B of 1.50 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Banking business models.
Is 1.50 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1.50) means the market values WFC above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Banking?
Peer P/B levels in Banking (e.g. JPM (2.62), USB (1.53), BAC (1.49)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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