East African Cables (NAI:CABL) PB Ratio: 1.68 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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NAI:CABL East African Cables Ltd NAI:CABL
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What is East African Cables PB Ratio?

East African Cables NAI:CABL 10 PB Ratio is 1.68 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:CABL with a GF Score™ of 10/100.

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. As of today (2026-07-27), East African Cables's share price is KES1.71. East African Cables's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was KES1.02. Hence, East African Cables's PB Ratio of today is 1.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for East African Cables's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NAI:CABL's PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 2.12
* Ranked among companies with meaningful PB Ratio only.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


East African Cables  (NAI:CABL) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


East African Cables PB Ratio Related Terms


East African Cables PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for East African Cables'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.

East African Cables PB Ratio Chart

East African Cables Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.27 0.28 0.28 0.45 1.06

East African Cables Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Dec24
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.19 0.28 0.32 0.45 1.06

NAI:CABL vs VRT, HUBB, NVT: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, East African Cables'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.


East African Cables PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, East African Cables's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where East African Cables's PB Ratio falls into.


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East African Cables 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.

East African Cables's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2024)
=1.71/1.015
=1.68

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.68 mean?
East African Cables (NAI:CABL) has a PB Ratio of 1.68 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 East African Cables and its competitors.
Is East African Cables' PB Ratio too high?
East African Cables' current PB Ratio is 1.68. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.12. East African Cables' value of 1.68 is 20.8% below this industry median. Overall, East African Cables has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East African Cables' PB Ratio compare to VRT and HUBB?
East African Cables' PB Ratio of 1.68 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.12. East African Cables' value of 1.68 is 20.8% below this benchmark. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.12, based on 2,985 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. East African Cables's current PB Ratio of 1.68 is 20.8% 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 East African Cables and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Cables's current PB Ratio is 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East African Cables stock overvalued right now?
East African Cables (NAI:CABL) has a current PB Ratio of 1.68. The current PB Ratio is 1.68 and 20.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.12. East African Cables' overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 East African Cables (NAI:CABL), the current PB Ratio is 1.68 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.

East African Cables Business Description

Address Addis Ababa Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 18243, Nairobi, KEN, 00500
East African Cables Ltd manufactures a range of cables and conductors for applications in domestic and industrial lighting, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its product portfolio comprises house wiring cables, flexible cables, armoured (underground) cables, auto and battery cables, electrical accessories, data and telecommunication cables, and others. The company has three reportable segments, which are its geographic locations, and include Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Kenya and Uganda.
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