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Crystal Business SystemBOM:540821 -1.97%64 PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates BOM:540821 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 917 Media - Diversified companies, Crystal Business System ranks worse than 51.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crystal Business System's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540821'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.78 Max: 12.36
Current: 1.31
During the past 13 years, Crystal Business System's highest PB Ratio was 12.36. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.78.
BOM:540821's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 51.8% of 917
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.3
vs BOM:540821: 1.31
During the past 12 months, Crystal Business System's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% 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 -1.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Crystal Business System was 49.50% per year. The lowest was -25.90% per year. And the median was 2.50% 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.
* 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 Broadcasting subindustry, Crystal Business System'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.
Crystal Business System PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Crystal Business System's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crystal Business System'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.
Crystal Business System (BOM:540821) has a PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Sep. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Crystal Business System and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Crystal Business System's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 12.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Crystal Business System ranks #475 out of 917 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Crystal Business System's PB Ratio too high?
Crystal Business System's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 12.36. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.30. Crystal Business System's value of 1.32 is 1.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crystal Business System ranks #475 out of 917 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crystal Business System has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crystal Business System's PB Ratio compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Crystal Business System ranks #475 out of 917 companies for PB Ratio. This places Crystal Business System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.30. Crystal Business System's value of 1.32 is 1.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Crystal Business System's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 12.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Crystal Business System 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.30, based on 917 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. Crystal Business System's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 1.5% 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 Crystal Business System and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crystal Business System's current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crystal Business System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crystal Business System (BOM:540821) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.67, compared to a current price of ₹1.99 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 1.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.30. Crystal Business System's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Crystal Business System (BOM:540821), the current PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Sep. 12, 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 Crystal Business System (BOM:540821) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crystal Business System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1.99 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.67.
GuruFocus considers Crystal Business System to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540821:
PB Ratio: 1.32 (26% below median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: ₹1.67 vs. price of ₹1.99 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#475 of 917)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540821 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crystal Business System Ltd is a media and broadcast company. It launches television channels for the news, films, music, serials, and other programmes. The firm's channels are Sadhna TV, Ishwar TV, Dishum, Sadhna News, Prerna TV, and VIP News, among others. The company operates in one reportable segment, providing cable television network and allied services.
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