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Palco MetalsBOM:539121 -0.61%81 PB Ratio is 3.24 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates BOM:539121 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹178.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,360 Metals & Mining companies, Palco Metals ranks worse than 62.16% 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 (2026-08-20), Palco Metals's share price is ₹145.95. Palco Metals's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹45.04. Hence, Palco Metals's PB Ratio of today is 3.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palco Metals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:539121'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 1.55 Max: 7.56
Current: 3.24
During the past 12 years, Palco Metals's highest PB Ratio was 7.56. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.55.
BOM:539121's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 62.16% of 2360
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs BOM:539121: 3.24
During the past 12 months, Palco Metals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 55.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Palco Metals was 17.70% per year. The lowest was -19.00% per year. And the median was 0.60% 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.
Palco Metals PB Ratio Related Terms
Palco Metals PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palco Metals'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 Aluminum subindustry, Palco Metals'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.
Palco Metals PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Palco Metals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palco Metals'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.
Palco Metals'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.
Palco Metals (BOM:539121) has a PB Ratio of 3.24 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Palco Metals and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, Palco Metals' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 7.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Palco Metals ranks #1467 out of 2360 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Palco Metals' PB Ratio too high?
Palco Metals' current PB Ratio of 3.24 is 109% above median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 7.56. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.33. Palco Metals' value of 3.24 is 39.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palco Metals ranks #1467 out of 2360 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Palco Metals has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palco Metals' PB Ratio compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Palco Metals ranks #1467 out of 2360 companies for PB Ratio. This places Palco Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.33. Palco Metals' value of 3.24 is 39.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Palco Metals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 7.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Palco Metals 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.33, based on 2,360 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. Palco Metals's current PB Ratio of 3.24 is 39.1% 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 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 Palco Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palco Metals's current PB Ratio is 3.24, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palco Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palco Metals (BOM:539121) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹178.22, compared to a current price of ₹145.95 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.24, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 39.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.33. Palco Metals' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Palco Metals (BOM:539121), the current PB Ratio is 3.24 as of Aug. 20, 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 Palco Metals (BOM:539121) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palco Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹145.95 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹178.22.
GuruFocus considers Palco Metals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539121:
PB Ratio: 3.24 (109% above median its 10-year median of 1.55)
GF Value™: ₹178.22 vs. price of ₹145.95 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#1467 of 2360)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539121 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palco Metals Ltd is an India-based company. The company its subsidiary are incorporated to carry on the business of manufacturing and selling of Aluminum Wire rod & other Aluminum Dioxident like Aluminum Ingot, Aluminum Notchbar , Aluminum Shots, Aluminum Alloys. It has integrated facility to manufacture wire rods of various grades, Deoxident in the form of Aluminium substance, notchbar and cables & has laboratory to test all types of wire rod and cables. The company operates in single segment of manufacturing and trading of non-ferrous metals and all other activities.
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