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Century EnkaNSE:CENTENKA +1.58%68 PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates NSE:CENTENKA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹426.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Century Enka ranks better than 58.91% 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 (2026-07-26), Century Enka's share price is ₹574.20. Century Enka's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹684.57. Hence, Century Enka's PB Ratio of today is 0.84.
Warning Sign:
Century Enka Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.84) is close to 1-year high of 0.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Enka's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CENTENKA'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.72 Max: 1.14
Current: 0.84
During the past 13 years, Century Enka's highest PB Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.72.
NSE:CENTENKA's PB Ratio is ranked better than 58.91% of 1005
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs NSE:CENTENKA: 0.84
During the past 12 months, Century Enka's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Century Enka was 11.60% per year. The lowest was 1.70% per year. And the median was 6.85% 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.
Century Enka PB Ratio Related Terms
Century Enka PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Enka'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Century Enka'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.
Century Enka PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Century Enka's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Enka'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.
Century Enka'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.
Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA) has a PB Ratio of 0.84 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Century Enka and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Century Enka's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Enka ranks #413 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Century Enka's PB Ratio too high?
Century Enka's current PB Ratio of 0.84 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 1.14. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Century Enka's value of 0.84 is 20.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Enka ranks #413 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Enka has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Enka's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Century Enka ranks #413 out of 1005 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Century Enka in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Century Enka's value of 0.84 is 20.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Enka's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Century Enka 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.06, based on 1,005 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. Century Enka's current PB Ratio of 0.84 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 Century Enka and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Enka's current PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Enka stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹426.51, compared to a current price of ₹574.20 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 20.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.06. Century Enka's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA), the current PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Jul. 26, 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 Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Enka stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹574.20 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹426.51.
GuruFocus considers Century Enka to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CENTENKA:
PB Ratio: 0.84 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: ₹426.51 vs. price of ₹574.20 (34.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#413 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CENTENKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Enka Ltd is engaged in the business of synthetic yarn and related products in India. Its products include polyester filament yarns, fabrics, nylon filament yarns, polyester chips, and nylon chips. Its nylon tyre cord fabrics are used as reinforcement material in bias tyres and nylon textile yarns are used in the apparel industry. Geographically the firm caters its services only in India. The company derives its revenue from the manufacturing and selling of synthetic yarn and related goods. Its products include: Mono filament, Mother Yarn, Multifilament Yarns, TOW, yarn, Greige Fabric and Dipped Fabric.
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