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Maple Leaf Cement FactoryKAR:MLCF +2.52%81 PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates KAR:MLCF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨56.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Building Materials companies, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks worse than 57.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Cement Factory's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:MLCF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.94 Max: 3.15
Current: 1.33
During the past 13 years, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's highest PB Ratio was 3.15. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.94.
KAR:MLCF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.29% of 398
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.175
vs KAR:MLCF: 1.33
During the past 12 months, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Maple Leaf Cement Factory was 24.60% per year. The lowest was -7.40% per year. And the median was 16.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) 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.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory PB Ratio Related Terms
Maple Leaf Cement Factory PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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, Maple Leaf Cement Factory'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.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Cement Factory'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.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) has a PB Ratio of 1.34 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Maple Leaf Cement Factory and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #228 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is Maple Leaf Cement Factory's PB Ratio too high?
Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current PB Ratio of 1.34 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 3.15. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.18. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's value of 1.34 is 14% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #228 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maple Leaf Cement Factory has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Cement Factory's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #228 out of 398 companies for PB Ratio. This places Maple Leaf Cement Factory in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.18. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's value of 1.34 is 14% above this benchmark. Historically, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Maple Leaf Cement Factory 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. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current PB Ratio of 1.34 is 14% 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory 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. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Cement Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨56.08, compared to a current price of ₨95.67 — trading 70.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 14% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.18. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF), the current PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Jul. 16, 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Cement Factory stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨95.67 is trading 70.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨56.08.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Cement Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:MLCF:
PB Ratio: 1.34 (43% above median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: ₨56.08 vs. price of ₨95.67 (70.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14% above the Building Materials median (#228 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:MLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of cement. Geographically, it derives majority of its revenue from Asia and has a presence in Africa. Its product offering includes various types of cement such as sulfate resistant cement, low alkali cement, white cement, wall coat cement, and ordinary Portland cement.
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