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Shifa International HospitalsKAR:SHFA -0.94%86 PB Ratio is 2.02 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates KAR:SHFA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨458.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 610 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Shifa International Hospitals ranks worse than 50.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shifa International Hospitals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SHFA'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 1.77 Max: 3.7
Current: 2.02
During the past 13 years, Shifa International Hospitals's highest PB Ratio was 3.70. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 1.77.
KAR:SHFA's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 50.33% of 610
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.025
vs KAR:SHFA: 2.02
During the past 12 months, Shifa International Hospitals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shifa International Hospitals was 24.00% per year. The lowest was 11.30% per year. And the median was 14.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) 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.
Shifa International Hospitals PB Ratio Related Terms
Shifa International Hospitals 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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shifa International Hospitals'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.
Shifa International Hospitals PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shifa International Hospitals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shifa International Hospitals's PB Ratio falls into.
Shifa International Hospitals PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) has a PB Ratio of 2.02 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Shifa International Hospitals' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 3.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #307 out of 610 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Shifa International Hospitals' PB Ratio too high?
Shifa International Hospitals' current PB Ratio of 2.02 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 3.70. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PB Ratio is 2.03. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 2.02 is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #307 out of 610 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shifa International Hospitals has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shifa International Hospitals' PB Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #307 out of 610 companies for PB Ratio. This places Shifa International Hospitals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.03. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 2.02 is 0.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Shifa International Hospitals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 3.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 2.03, Shifa International Hospitals 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.03, 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. Shifa International Hospitals's current PB Ratio of 2.02 is 0.2% 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shifa International Hospitals's current PB Ratio is 2.02, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shifa International Hospitals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨458.92, compared to a current price of ₨529.69 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.02, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 0.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.03. Shifa International Hospitals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA), the current PB Ratio is 2.02 as of Jul. 17, 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨529.69 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨458.92.
GuruFocus considers Shifa International Hospitals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SHFA:
PB Ratio: 2.02 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: ₨458.92 vs. price of ₨529.69 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#307 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SHFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shifa International Hospitals Business Description
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd operates a network of medical centers and hospitals in Pakistan, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services across various specialties. The company offers organ transplant services, including liver, kidney, bone marrow, and corneal transplants. It generates revenue through patient care services, diagnostics, pharmacy operations, and support services such as emergency care and outpatient clinics. Shifa also operates lab collection points, day care surgeries, and diagnostic centers. The company has a presence in multiple cities through hospitals, medical centers, and subsidiaries that support healthcare services and infrastructure development.
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