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Cherat Cement CoKAR:CHCC -2.47%90 PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates KAR:CHCC with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨251.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Building Materials companies, Cherat Cement Co ranks worse than 64.32% 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 (2026-07-19), Cherat Cement Co's share price is ₨309.53. Cherat Cement Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨193.23. Hence, Cherat Cement Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cherat Cement Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:CHCC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 1.63 Max: 3.72
Current: 1.6
During the past 13 years, Cherat Cement Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.72. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 1.63.
KAR:CHCC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 64.32% of 398
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.175
vs KAR:CHCC: 1.60
During the past 12 months, Cherat Cement Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Cherat Cement Co was 34.80% per year. The lowest was -1.30% per year. And the median was 22.15% 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.
Cherat Cement Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Cherat Cement Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cherat Cement Co'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 Building Materials subindustry, Cherat Cement Co'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.
Cherat Cement Co PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cherat Cement Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cherat Cement Co'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.
Cherat Cement Co (KAR:CHCC) has a PB Ratio of 1.60 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Cherat Cement Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, Cherat Cement Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 3.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Cherat Cement Co ranks #256 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Cherat Cement Co's PB Ratio too high?
Cherat Cement Co's current PB Ratio of 1.60 is near median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 3.72. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.18. Cherat Cement Co's value of 1.60 is 36.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cherat Cement Co ranks #256 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cherat Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cherat Cement Co's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cherat Cement Co ranks #256 out of 398 companies for PB Ratio. This places Cherat Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.18. Cherat Cement Co's value of 1.60 is 36.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cherat Cement Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 3.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Cherat Cement Co 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 Building Materials company?
The median PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.18, based on 398 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. Cherat Cement Co's current PB Ratio of 1.60 is 36.2% 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 Cherat Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cherat Cement Co's current PB Ratio is 1.60, which is near 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 Cherat Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cherat Cement Co (KAR:CHCC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨251.38, compared to a current price of ₨309.53 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 36.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.18. Cherat Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 Cherat Cement Co (KAR:CHCC), the current PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Jul. 19, 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 Cherat Cement Co (KAR:CHCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cherat Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨309.53 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨251.38.
GuruFocus considers Cherat Cement Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:CHCC:
PB Ratio: 1.60 (near median its 10-year median of 1.63)
GF Value™: ₨251.38 vs. price of ₨309.53 (23.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.2% above the Building Materials median (#256 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:CHCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cherat Cement Co Ltd is a Ghulam Faruque Group (GFG) Company. Its main business activity is the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of cement. The main product is ordinary Portland Cement, branded as Cherat, with the introduction of composite Cement named Cherat Khyber. The manufacturing plant is located in Village Lakrai, District Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The product is actively exported to the Afghanistan market.
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