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BUA CementNSA:BUACEMENT 88 PB Ratio is 12.92 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 7.57. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUACEMENT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦544.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 399 Building Materials companies, BUA Cement ranks worse than 97.74% on this metric.
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 (2026-07-25), BUA Cement's share price is ₦324.00. BUA Cement's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦25.08. Hence, BUA Cement's PB Ratio of today is 12.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for BUA Cement's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:BUACEMENT'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.53 Med: 7.57 Max: 17.35
Current: 12.93
During the past 6 years, BUA Cement's highest PB Ratio was 17.35. The lowest was 3.53. And the median was 7.57.
NSA:BUACEMENT's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 97.74% of 399
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.15
vs NSA:BUACEMENT: 12.93
During the past 12 months, BUA Cement's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 80.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of BUA Cement was 17.80% per year. The lowest was -0.80% per year. And the median was 0.80% per year.
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.
BUA Cement PB Ratio Related Terms
BUA Cement PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BUA Cement'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.
NSA:BUACEMENT vs CRH, VMC, MLM: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, BUA Cement'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.
BUA Cement PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, BUA Cement's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BUA Cement'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.
BUA Cement's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) has a PB Ratio of 12.92 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 BUA Cement and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 7.57. Over the past decade, BUA Cement's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.53 to 17.35. According to the industry distribution chart, BUA Cement ranks #390 out of 399 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is BUA Cement's PB Ratio too high?
BUA Cement's current PB Ratio of 12.92 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 7.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.53 to a high of 17.35. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.15. BUA Cement's value of 12.92 is 1023.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BUA Cement ranks #390 out of 399 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BUA Cement has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Cement's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, BUA Cement ranks #390 out of 399 companies for PB Ratio. This places BUA Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.15. BUA Cement's value of 12.92 is 1023.5% above this benchmark. Historically, BUA Cement's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.53 to 17.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.57 vs. the industry median of 1.15, BUA Cement 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 1.15, based on 399 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. BUA Cement's current PB Ratio of 12.92 is 1023.5% 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 BUA Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BUA Cement's current PB Ratio is 12.92, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 7.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦544.27, compared to a current price of ₦324.00 — trading 40.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 12.92, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 7.57 and 1023.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.15. BUA Cement's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT), the current PB Ratio is 12.92 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 BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₦324.00 is trading 40.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₦544.27.
GuruFocus considers BUA Cement to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:BUACEMENT:
PB Ratio: 12.92 (71% above median its 10-year median of 7.57)
GF Value™: ₦544.27 vs. price of ₦324.00 (40.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1023.5% above the Building Materials median (#390 of 399)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:BUACEMENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BUA Cement PLC is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement to the general public. The company generates revenue from the sale of bagged cement and sale of bulk cement. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue in Nigeria.
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