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SRU SteelsBOM:540914 -3.33%48 PB Ratio is 0.14 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates BOM:540914 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Steel companies, SRU Steels ranks better than 98.03% 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), SRU Steels's share price is ₹1.45. SRU Steels's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹10.07. Hence, SRU Steels's PB Ratio of today is 0.14.
Good Sign:
SRU Steels Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.15) is close to 10-year low of 0.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for SRU Steels's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540914'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 1.07 Max: 4.19
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, SRU Steels's highest PB Ratio was 4.19. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 1.07.
BOM:540914's PB Ratio is ranked better than 98.03% of 609
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs BOM:540914: 0.15
During the past 12 months, SRU Steels's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 363.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of SRU Steels was 33.10% per year. The lowest was -1.00% per year. And the median was 3.00% 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.
SRU Steels PB Ratio Related Terms
SRU Steels PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SRU Steels'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 Steel subindustry, SRU Steels'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.
SRU Steels PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SRU Steels's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SRU Steels'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.
SRU Steels'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.
SRU Steels (BOM:540914) has a PB Ratio of 0.14 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 SRU Steels and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, SRU Steels' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, SRU Steels ranks #12 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is SRU Steels' PB Ratio too high?
SRU Steels' current PB Ratio of 0.14 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 4.19. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.98. SRU Steels' value of 0.14 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SRU Steels ranks #12 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SRU Steels has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SRU Steels' PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SRU Steels ranks #12 out of 609 companies for PB Ratio. This places SRU Steels in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.98. SRU Steels' value of 0.14 is 85.7% below this benchmark. Historically, SRU Steels' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 4.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 0.98, SRU Steels 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.98, based on 609 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. SRU Steels's current PB Ratio of 0.14 is 85.7% 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 SRU Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SRU Steels's current PB Ratio is 0.14, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SRU Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SRU Steels (BOM:540914) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.84, compared to a current price of ₹1.45 — trading 75.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.14, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 85.7% below the Steel industry median of 0.98. SRU Steels' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 9 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 SRU Steels (BOM:540914), the current PB Ratio is 0.14 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 SRU Steels (BOM:540914) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SRU Steels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1.45 is trading 75.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.84.
GuruFocus considers SRU Steels to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540914:
PB Ratio: 0.14 (87% below median its 10-year median of 1.07)
GF Value™: ₹5.84 vs. price of ₹1.45 (75.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% below the Steel median (#12 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SRU Steels Ltd is an India-based company engaged in trading in various types of Iron and Steel. It offers Stainless Steel products such as Coils, Sheets, and other types of steel. Geographically, it operates in India. The company is also engaged in the sale of steel products on a commission basis.
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