Astral (NSE:ASTRAL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.80 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 46% Below Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

NSE:ASTRAL Astral Ltd NSE:ASTRAL
97 GF Score
Price ₹1,471.40
GF Value ₹2,167.86
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Astral Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Astral NSE:ASTRAL +0.38% 97 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.80 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 29.04. GuruFocus rates NSE:ASTRAL with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,167.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,357 Construction companies, Astral ranks worse than 97.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Astral's current share price is ₹1471.40. Astral's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹93.10. Astral's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 15.80.

The historical rank and industry rank for Astral's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:ASTRAL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.33   Med: 29.04   Max: 48.63
Current: 15.77

During the past years, Astral's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 48.63. The lowest was 14.33. And the median was 29.04.

NSE:ASTRAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.49% of 1357 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs NSE:ASTRAL: 15.77

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Astral's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹151.048. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ₹93.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Astral  (NSE:ASTRAL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Astral Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Astral Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Astral's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Astral Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Astral Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 36.34 23.92 28.58 16.34 17.17

Astral Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.34 0.00 15.77 0.00 17.17

NSE:ASTRAL vs TT, JCI, CARR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Astral's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Astral Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Astral's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Astral's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


NSE:ASTRAL
97GF Score
Astral Ltd NSE:ASTRAL
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Astral Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Astral's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1471.40/93.10
=15.80

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Astral's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Astral's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=151.048/164.2724*164.2724
=151.048

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

Astral Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 105.961 0.000
201609 28.736 105.961 44.550
201612 0.000 105.196 0.000
201703 31.819 105.196 49.688
201706 0.000 107.109 0.000
201709 34.179 109.021 51.501
201712 0.000 109.404 0.000
201803 38.258 109.786 57.245
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 43.958 115.142 62.715
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 47.991 118.202 66.696
201906 0.000 120.880 0.000
201909 52.265 123.175 69.703
201912 0.000 126.235 0.000
202003 56.111 124.705 73.914
202006 0.000 127.000 0.000
202009 60.106 130.118 75.883
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 70.771 131.771 88.227
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 78.154 135.847 94.507
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 87.221 138.822 103.211
202206 0.000 142.347 0.000
202209 90.320 144.661 102.564
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 100.934 146.865 112.898
202306 0.000 150.280 0.000
202309 108.042 151.492 117.157
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 118.681 153.035 127.396
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 125.386 157.882 130.461
202412 0.000 158.323 0.000
202503 134.644 157.552 140.388
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 140.562 162.289 142.280
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 151.048 164.272 151.048

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.80 mean?
Astral (NSE:ASTRAL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.80 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Astral and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 29.04. Over the past decade, Astral's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 14.33 to 48.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Astral ranks #1323 out of 1357 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 97.5%.
Is Astral's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Astral's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.80 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 29.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.33 to a high of 48.63. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Astral's value of 15.80 is 1262.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astral ranks #1323 out of 1357 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Astral has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astral's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Astral ranks #1323 out of 1357 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Astral in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Astral's value of 15.80 is 1262.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Astral's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 14.33 to 48.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.04 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Astral has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.16, based on 1,357 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Astral's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.80 is 1262.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Astral and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astral's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.80, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 29.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astral stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral (NSE:ASTRAL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,167.86, compared to a current price of ₹1,471.40 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.80, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 29.04 and 1262.1% above the Construction industry median of 1.16. Astral's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Astral (NSE:ASTRAL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.80 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Astral (NSE:ASTRAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,471.40 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,167.86. GuruFocus considers Astral to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTRAL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.80 (46% below median its 10-year median of 29.04)
  • GF Value™: ₹2,167.86 vs. price of ₹1,471.40 (32.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1262.1% above the Construction median (#1323 of 1357)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTRAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Astral Business Description

Other Exchanges 532830:India
Address Off. S.G. Highway, Astral House, 207/1, Behind Rajpath Club, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380059
Astral Ltd manufactures plumbing systems, drainage systems, agriculture, industrial, and electrical conduit pipes with various types of fittings. Operations are divided into two business segment units: Plumbing which is its key revenue generating segment, and Paints and Adhesives. Astral's list of clients includes hospitals, resorts, parks, stadiums, government facilities, and a host of other industries. The majority of the company's products are utilized across India. Pipes and systems are sold under several brand names and can be built to withstand many conditions imposed by a system's environment and meet several requirements and regulations.
97GF Score

Get the complete analysis for NSE:ASTRAL

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

₹1,471.40
Price
₹2,167.86
GF Value