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Astral FoodsJSE:ARL -1.03%86 PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates JSE:ARL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of R202.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Astral Foods ranks worse than 50.58% 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 (2026-07-22), Astral Foods's share price is R207.72. Astral Foods's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R154.52. Hence, Astral Foods's PB Ratio of today is 1.34.
Good Sign:
Astral Foods Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.36) is close to 2-year low of 1.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astral Foods's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ARL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09 Med: 1.63 Max: 4.12
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, Astral Foods's highest PB Ratio was 4.12. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 1.63.
JSE:ARL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 50.58% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.34
vs JSE:ARL: 1.35
During the past 12 months, Astral Foods's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Astral Foods was 29.50% per year. The lowest was -0.50% per year. And the median was 10.70% 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.
Astral Foods PB Ratio Related Terms
Astral Foods PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astral Foods'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 Farm Products subindustry, Astral Foods'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.
Astral Foods PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astral Foods's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astral Foods'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.
Astral Foods'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.
Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) has a PB Ratio of 1.34 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Astral Foods and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, Astral Foods' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 4.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #962 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Astral Foods' PB Ratio too high?
Astral Foods' current PB Ratio of 1.34 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 4.12. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Astral Foods' value of 1.34 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #962 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Astral Foods has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astral Foods' PB Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #962 out of 1902 companies for PB Ratio. This places Astral Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Astral Foods' value of 1.34 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Astral Foods' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 4.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Astral Foods has consistently been at 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.34, based on 1,902 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. Astral Foods's current PB Ratio of 1.34 is 0% at 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 Astral Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astral Foods's current PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astral Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R202.86, compared to a current price of R207.72 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 0% at the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.34. Astral Foods' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL), the current PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Jul. 22, 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R207.72 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R202.86.
GuruFocus considers Astral Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ARL:
PB Ratio: 1.34 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.63)
GF Value™: R202.86 vs. price of R207.72 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#962 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astral Foods Ltd is an integrated poultry producer operating under several brands. It supplies different poultry needs in Africa. The activities are divided into two operating segments. The poultry segment comprises the sale of poultry-related products for human consumption as well as day-old broilers, hatching eggs, and day-old parent stock. The Feed segment comprises the sale of a wide range of specialized feed products for commercially farmed animal species. The majority of revenue is generated from the poultry segment. The company has multiple processing facilities to get the poultry to ready-to-eat form and manufacture vitamin and mineral feed additives.
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