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Gatron IndustriesKAR:GATI +0.72%48 PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates KAR:GATI with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨126.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gatron Industries ranks better than 63.88% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Gatron Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Gatron Industries was 22.50% per year. The lowest was -9.90% per year. And the median was -0.80% 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.
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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.
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Gatron Industries PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gatron Industries'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Gatron Industries'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.
Gatron Industries PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gatron Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gatron Industries'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.
Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) has a PB Ratio of 0.76 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Gatron Industries and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Gatron Industries' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Gatron Industries ranks #363 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Gatron Industries' PB Ratio too high?
Gatron Industries' current PB Ratio of 0.76 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 3.89. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Gatron Industries' value of 0.76 is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gatron Industries ranks #363 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gatron Industries 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 Gatron Industries' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gatron Industries ranks #363 out of 1005 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Gatron Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Gatron Industries' value of 0.76 is 28.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Gatron Industries' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Gatron Industries 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.06, based on 1,005 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. Gatron Industries's current PB Ratio of 0.76 is 28.3% 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 Gatron Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gatron Industries's current PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gatron Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨126.71, compared to a current price of ₨82.74 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 28.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.06. Gatron Industries' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI), the current PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Jul. 27, 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 Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gatron Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨82.74 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨126.71.
GuruFocus considers Gatron Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KAR:GATI:
PB Ratio: 0.76 (44% below median its 10-year median of 1.35)
GF Value™: ₨126.71 vs. price of ₨82.74 (34.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#363 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:GATI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gatron Industries Ltd is principally involved in the manufacturing of Polyester Filament Yarn through its self-produced Polyester Polymer/Chips. The Company also produces Pet Preforms. The company's reportable segments are as follows: a) Polyester Filament Yarn - It comprises the manufacturing of Polyester Filament Yarn and its raw material, b) Polyester PET Preforms - It comprises the manufacturing of Polyester PET Preforms and its raw material. The maximum revenue is generated from the Polyester Filament Yarn segment.
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