Wells Fargo & Company P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
1.46
Stock Price
$77.54
Book Value/Share
$53.19
Sector
Financial Services
How It's Calculated
1.46 = $77.54 ÷ $53.19
What This Means
Wells Fargo & Company's P/B ratio of 1.46 is in the normal range, suggesting the market values the company roughly in line with its net assets.
About Wells Fargo & Company
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in Banks - Diversified. With a market capitalization of about $237.29B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $77.54, within a 52-week range of $71.93 to $97.76 (-20.7% from the high, +7.8% from the low). Beta of 0.96 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 26.7%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Wells Fargo & Company, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Financial Services, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Wells Fargo & Company's P/B ratio of 1.46 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (0.00), JPM (2.33), V (16.29). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Financial Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- WFC is grouped in the Financial Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.96 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 26.7% 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 & Company's P/B of 1.46 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Financial Services business models.
Is 1.46 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1.46) means the market values WFC above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Financial Services?
Peer P/B levels in Financial Services (e.g. MA (65.20), V (16.29), AON (6.87)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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