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Gul Ahmed Textile MillsKAR:GATM +2.58%79 PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates KAR:GATM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨23.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills ranks better than 87.55% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Gul Ahmed Textile Mills was 37.70% per year. The lowest was 5.00% per year. And the median was 11.45% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills (KAR:GATM) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills'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.
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gul Ahmed Textile Mills'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.
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills (KAR:GATM) has a PB Ratio of 0.39 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Gul Ahmed Textile Mills and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills ranks #125 out of 1004 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' PB Ratio too high?
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' current PB Ratio of 0.39 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 1.99. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.07. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' value of 0.39 is 63.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills ranks #125 out of 1004 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills ranks #125 out of 1004 companies for PB Ratio. This places Gul Ahmed Textile Mills in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.07. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' value of 0.39 is 63.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 1.07, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills 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 1.07, based on 1,004 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. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills's current PB Ratio of 0.39 is 63.6% 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 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills's current PB Ratio is 0.39, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gul Ahmed Textile Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills (KAR:GATM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨23.76, compared to a current price of ₨27.02 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.39, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 63.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.07. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills (KAR:GATM), the current PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 20, 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 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills (KAR:GATM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨27.02 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨23.76.
GuruFocus considers Gul Ahmed Textile Mills to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:GATM:
PB Ratio: 0.39 (55% below median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: ₨23.76 vs. price of ₨27.02 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#125 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:GATM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of textile products. The company operates in three segments including Spinning that produces different qualities of yarn using both natural and artificial fibers; Home Textiles that produces different types and qualities of products falling under the definition of home textile; and Others include Weaving, Fiber Bleaching, Knitting, Apparel, Yarn dyeing and Dyed yarn fabric etc. The majority of the revenue is derived from Home Textiles segment.
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