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International SteelsKAR:ISL +0.57%75 PB Ratio is 1.38 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.75. GuruFocus rates KAR:ISL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨100.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, International Steels ranks worse than 66.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Steels's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:ISL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 1.75 Max: 9.27
Current: 1.39
During the past 13 years, International Steels's highest PB Ratio was 9.27. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.75.
KAR:ISL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 66.39% of 610
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs KAR:ISL: 1.39
During the past 12 months, International Steels's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of International Steels was 28.80% per year. The lowest was 5.20% per year. And the median was 15.55% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
International Steels (KAR:ISL) 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.
International Steels PB Ratio Related Terms
International Steels PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International 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, International 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.
International Steels PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, International Steels's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International 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.
* 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.
International Steels (KAR:ISL) has a PB Ratio of 1.38 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on International Steels and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.75. Over the past decade, International Steels' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 9.27. According to the industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #405 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is International Steels' PB Ratio too high?
International Steels' current PB Ratio of 1.38 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 9.27. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. International Steels' value of 1.38 is 43.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Steels ranks #405 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Steels has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Steels' PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #405 out of 610 companies for PB Ratio. This places International Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. International Steels' value of 1.38 is 43.8% above this benchmark. Historically, International Steels' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 9.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.75 vs. the industry median of 0.96, International Steels 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.96, based on 610 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. International Steels's current PB Ratio of 1.38 is 43.8% 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 International Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Steels's current PB Ratio is 1.38, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels (KAR:ISL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨100.19, compared to a current price of ₨80.86 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.38, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 43.8% above the Steel industry median of 0.96. International Steels' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL), the current PB Ratio is 1.38 as of Jul. 25, 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨80.86 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨100.19.
GuruFocus considers International Steels to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ISL:
PB Ratio: 1.38 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.75)
GF Value™: ₨100.19 vs. price of ₨80.86 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.8% above the Steel median (#405 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ISL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Steels Ltd manufactures steel products. The company produces cold rolled, galvanized, and colour coated steel coils and sheets. The company serves industries like construction, appliances, automotive, agricultural implements, and packaging. Geographically, it caters to both domestic and international markets, of which a majority of its revenue is generated from domestic sales.
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