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Sangal PapersBOM:516096 +4.98%65 PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates BOM:516096 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹180.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Forest Products companies, Sangal Papers ranks better than 69.37% 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 (2026-08-14), Sangal Papers's share price is ₹192.90. Sangal Papers's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹357.55. Hence, Sangal Papers's PB Ratio of today is 0.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sangal Papers's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:516096'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.52 Max: 1.19
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, Sangal Papers's highest PB Ratio was 1.19. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.52.
BOM:516096's PB Ratio is ranked better than 69.37% of 271
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.8
vs BOM:516096: 0.54
During the past 12 months, Sangal Papers's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sangal Papers was 14.50% per year. The lowest was 4.50% per year. And the median was 8.50% 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.
Be Aware
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.
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Sangal Papers PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sangal Papers'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sangal Papers'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.
Sangal Papers PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sangal Papers's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sangal Papers'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.
Sangal Papers's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Sangal Papers (BOM:516096) has a PB Ratio of 0.54 as of Aug. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sangal Papers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Sangal Papers' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Sangal Papers ranks #83 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Sangal Papers' PB Ratio too high?
Sangal Papers' current PB Ratio of 0.54 is near median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 1.19. The Forest Products industry median PB Ratio is 0.80. Sangal Papers' value of 0.54 is 32.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sangal Papers ranks #83 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sangal Papers has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sangal Papers' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sangal Papers ranks #83 out of 271 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Sangal Papers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.80. Sangal Papers' value of 0.54 is 32.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sangal Papers' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Sangal Papers has consistently been below 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 Forest Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.80, based on 271 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. Sangal Papers's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 32.5% below 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 Sangal Papers and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sangal Papers's current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sangal Papers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sangal Papers (BOM:516096) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹180.67, compared to a current price of ₹192.90 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 32.5% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.80. Sangal Papers' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Sangal Papers (BOM:516096), the current PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Aug. 14, 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 Sangal Papers (BOM:516096) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sangal Papers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹192.90 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹180.67.
GuruFocus considers Sangal Papers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:516096:
PB Ratio: 0.54 (near median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: ₹180.67 vs. price of ₹192.90 (6.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% below the Forest Products median (#83 of 271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:516096 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sangal Papers Ltd is an India-based company. Its main business activity involves the manufacturing and trading of paper and paper products. The company's product line includes envelope papers, ribbed papers, packing and lamination papers, scrapbook and crafts paper, color paper, writing and printing paper, stationery papers, newsprint papers, and others. The company sells its products in India and also exports to international countries, with the majority of its revenue coming from sales within India.
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