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Alicon CastalloyNSE:ALICON +6.62%78 PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 2.62. GuruFocus rates NSE:ALICON with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,091.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,985 Industrial Products companies, Alicon Castalloy ranks better than 57.76% 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 (2026-07-28), Alicon Castalloy's share price is ₹678.45. Alicon Castalloy's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹384.59. Hence, Alicon Castalloy's PB Ratio of today is 1.76.
Good Sign:
Alicon Castalloy Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.64) is close to 5-year low of 1.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alicon Castalloy's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ALICON'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 2.62 Max: 4.06
Current: 1.75
During the past 13 years, Alicon Castalloy's highest PB Ratio was 4.06. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 2.62.
NSE:ALICON's PB Ratio is ranked better than 57.76% of 2985
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs NSE:ALICON: 1.75
During the past 12 months, Alicon Castalloy's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Alicon Castalloy was 50.30% per year. The lowest was -0.20% per year. And the median was 14.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Alicon Castalloy (NSE:ALICON) 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.
Alicon Castalloy PB Ratio Related Terms
Alicon Castalloy PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alicon Castalloy'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 Metal Fabrication subindustry, Alicon Castalloy'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.
Alicon Castalloy PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alicon Castalloy's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alicon Castalloy'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.
Alicon Castalloy (NSE:ALICON) has a PB Ratio of 1.76 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Alicon Castalloy and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 2.62. Over the past decade, Alicon Castalloy's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 4.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Alicon Castalloy ranks #1261 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Alicon Castalloy's PB Ratio too high?
Alicon Castalloy's current PB Ratio of 1.76 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 4.06. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.12. Alicon Castalloy's value of 1.76 is 17% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alicon Castalloy ranks #1261 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alicon Castalloy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alicon Castalloy's PB Ratio compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alicon Castalloy ranks #1261 out of 2985 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Alicon Castalloy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.12. Alicon Castalloy's value of 1.76 is 17% below this benchmark. Historically, Alicon Castalloy's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 4.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.62 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Alicon Castalloy 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 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. Alicon Castalloy's current PB Ratio of 1.76 is 17% 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 Alicon Castalloy 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. Alicon Castalloy's current PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alicon Castalloy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alicon Castalloy (NSE:ALICON) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,091.38, compared to a current price of ₹678.45 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.62 and 17% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.12. Alicon Castalloy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Alicon Castalloy (NSE:ALICON), the current PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Jul. 28, 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 Alicon Castalloy (NSE:ALICON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alicon Castalloy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹678.45 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,091.38.
GuruFocus considers Alicon Castalloy to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ALICON:
PB Ratio: 1.76 (33% below median its 10-year median of 2.62)
GF Value™: ₹1,091.38 vs. price of ₹678.45 (37.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17% below the Industrial Products median (#1261 of 2985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ALICON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alicon Castalloy Ltd is an India-based supplier of light alloy casting solutions. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in designing, engineering, casting, machining and assembly, painting and surface treatment of aluminum components. It manufactures aluminum alloy die castings mainly used in the automotive segment of the industry. The firm offers auto components, such as cylinder heads, engine and transmission brackets, bridge fork top, intake manifold, swing arm, and other components, and non-auto components, such as agricultural, aerospace and marine, locomotive, infrastructure, energy, defense, and medical and health components. Geographically, it derives a majority revenue from India.
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