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Keltech EnergiesBOM:506528 +5.00%59 PB Ratio is 8.97 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 454% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates BOM:506528 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4,485.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Keltech Energies ranks worse than 94.04% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-08-19), Keltech Energies's share price is ₹13717.70. Keltech Energies's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹1,529.47. Hence, Keltech Energies's PB Ratio of today is 8.97.
Warning Sign:
Keltech Energies Ltd stock PB Ratio (=8.14) is close to 10-year high of 8.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Keltech Energies's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:506528'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 1.62 Max: 8.98
Current: 8.98
During the past 13 years, Keltech Energies's highest PB Ratio was 8.98. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.62.
BOM:506528's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 94.04% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs BOM:506528: 8.98
During the past 12 months, Keltech Energies's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 22.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 23.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Keltech Energies was 24.30% per year. The lowest was 6.50% per year. And the median was 13.40% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Keltech Energies PB Ratio Related Terms
Keltech Energies PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keltech Energies's 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Keltech Energies's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Keltech Energies PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Keltech Energies's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keltech Energies's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Keltech Energies (BOM:506528) has a PB Ratio of 8.97 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Keltech Energies and its competitors. This is 454% above median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, Keltech Energies' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 8.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Keltech Energies ranks #1483 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Keltech Energies' PB Ratio too high?
Keltech Energies' current PB Ratio of 8.97 is 454% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 8.98. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.73. Keltech Energies' value of 8.97 is 418.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keltech Energies ranks #1483 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Keltech Energies has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keltech Energies' PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Keltech Energies ranks #1483 out of 1577 companies for PB Ratio. This places Keltech Energies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.73. Keltech Energies' value of 8.97 is 418.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Keltech Energies' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 8.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 1.73, Keltech Energies 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.73, based on 1,577 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Keltech Energies's current PB Ratio of 8.97 is 418.5% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Keltech Energies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keltech Energies's current PB Ratio is 8.97, which is 454% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keltech Energies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keltech Energies (BOM:506528) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,485.44, compared to a current price of ₹13,717.70 — trading 205.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 8.97, which is 454% above median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 418.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.73. Keltech Energies' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Keltech Energies (BOM:506528), the current PB Ratio is 8.97 as of Aug. 19, 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 Keltech Energies (BOM:506528) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keltech Energies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹13,717.70 is trading 205.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,485.44.
GuruFocus considers Keltech Energies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:506528:
PB Ratio: 8.97 (454% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: ₹4,485.44 vs. price of ₹13,717.70 (205.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 418.5% above the Chemicals median (#1483 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506528 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Keltech Energies Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of industrial explosives and the sale of perlite & perlite-based products. The company is also a technology provider in the area of low-temperature cryogenic insulation of LNG, Ethylene, Propylene, Butane, Propane, Ethane, LOX, LIN, LAR, Ammonia, Cold boxes, and other cryogenic equipment. It has two reportable segments; the Explosives segment which manufactures cartridge explosives, and bulk emulsion explosives; and the Perlite segment which manufactures cryogenic insulation, industrial filter-aid, horticulture products, etc. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Explosives segment. Geographically, it derives all of its revenue within India.
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