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Ludlow Jute & SpecialitiesBOM:526179 +2.91%50 PB Ratio is 2.23 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 305% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates BOM:526179 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹214.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ludlow Jute & Specialities ranks worse than 75.9% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Ludlow Jute & Specialities's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ludlow Jute & Specialities was 63.50% per year. The lowest was -1.80% per year. And the median was 3.25% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities PB Ratio Related Terms
Ludlow Jute & Specialities PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Ludlow Jute & Specialities'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.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ludlow Jute & Specialities's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ludlow Jute & Specialities'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.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179) has a PB Ratio of 2.23 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ludlow Jute & Specialities and its competitors. This is 305% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Ludlow Jute & Specialities' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Ludlow Jute & Specialities ranks #762 out of 1004 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Ludlow Jute & Specialities' PB Ratio too high?
Ludlow Jute & Specialities' current PB Ratio of 2.23 is 305% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 2.42. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.07. Ludlow Jute & Specialities' value of 2.23 is 108.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ludlow Jute & Specialities ranks #762 out of 1004 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ludlow Jute & Specialities has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ludlow Jute & Specialities' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ludlow Jute & Specialities ranks #762 out of 1004 companies for PB Ratio. This places Ludlow Jute & Specialities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.07. Ludlow Jute & Specialities' value of 2.23 is 108.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ludlow Jute & Specialities' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 1.07, Ludlow Jute & Specialities 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.07, based on 1,004 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. Ludlow Jute & Specialities's current PB Ratio of 2.23 is 108.4% 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 Ludlow Jute & Specialities and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ludlow Jute & Specialities's current PB Ratio is 2.23, which is 305% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ludlow Jute & Specialities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹214.05, compared to a current price of ₹385.60 — trading 80.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.23, which is 305% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 108.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.07. Ludlow Jute & Specialities' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179), the current PB Ratio is 2.23 as of Jul. 30, 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 Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ludlow Jute & Specialities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹385.60 is trading 80.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹214.05.
GuruFocus considers Ludlow Jute & Specialities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526179:
PB Ratio: 2.23 (305% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: ₹214.05 vs. price of ₹385.60 (80.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 108.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#762 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526179 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities Ltd is an India-based company that offers jute goods. The company operates in the segment of manufacturing and selling jute goods. It offers products such as Jute yarn, Hessian cloth, and food-grade bags; Jute geotextiles, such as Soil saver (Jute mesh), woven and nonwoven, and diversified products, such as Jute felt/nonwoven, Jute canvas, Leno/scrim cloth, and Decorative hessian fabric. The company mainly operates in India. It also offers its products in the Overseas market.
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