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Crayons AdvertisingNSE:CRAYONS -3.80%64 PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 2.22. GuruFocus rates NSE:CRAYONS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹142.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Media - Diversified companies, Crayons Advertising ranks better than 83.93% on this metric.
Crayons Advertising Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.49) is close to 5-year low of 0.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crayons Advertising's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CRAYONS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 2.22 Max: 15.55
Current: 0.49
During the past 6 years, Crayons Advertising's highest PB Ratio was 15.55. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 2.22.
NSE:CRAYONS's PB Ratio is ranked better than 83.93% of 921
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.28
vs NSE:CRAYONS: 0.49
During the past 12 months, Crayons Advertising's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 48.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 35.90% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Crayons Advertising was 48.60% per year. The lowest was 44.30% per year. And the median was 48.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Crayons Advertising (NSE:CRAYONS) 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.
Crayons Advertising PB Ratio Related Terms
Crayons Advertising PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crayons Advertising'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, Crayons Advertising'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.
Crayons Advertising PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Crayons Advertising's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crayons Advertising'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.
Crayons Advertising (NSE:CRAYONS) has a PB Ratio of 0.49 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 Crayons Advertising and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 2.22. Over the past decade, Crayons Advertising's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 15.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Crayons Advertising ranks #148 out of 921 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Crayons Advertising's PB Ratio too high?
Crayons Advertising's current PB Ratio of 0.49 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 2.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 15.55. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. Crayons Advertising's value of 0.49 is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crayons Advertising ranks #148 out of 921 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crayons Advertising has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crayons Advertising's PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Crayons Advertising ranks #148 out of 921 companies for PB Ratio. This places Crayons Advertising in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. Crayons Advertising's value of 0.49 is 61.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Crayons Advertising's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 15.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.22 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Crayons Advertising 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.28, based on 921 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. Crayons Advertising's current PB Ratio of 0.49 is 61.7% 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 Crayons Advertising and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crayons Advertising's current PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crayons Advertising stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crayons Advertising (NSE:CRAYONS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹142.30, compared to a current price of ₹24.05 — trading 83.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 2.22 and 61.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.28. Crayons Advertising's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Crayons Advertising (NSE:CRAYONS), the current PB Ratio is 0.49 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.
Is Crayons Advertising (NSE:CRAYONS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crayons Advertising stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹24.05 is trading 83.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹142.30.
GuruFocus considers Crayons Advertising to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CRAYONS:
PB Ratio: 0.49 (78% below median its 10-year median of 2.22)
GF Value™: ₹142.30 vs. price of ₹24.05 (83.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#148 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CRAYONS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crayons Advertising Ltd is an Integrated marketing and communications agency. The company is expanding its business horizons with the moving trends across the world, reflecting its growing expertise in the marketing, branding, and advertising industry. The company provides Television advertising, Print Advertising, Radio Advertising, Internet/Online Advertising, Mobile Advertising, and Outdoor Advertising. The company's business activity mainly falls within a single business segment, i.e., advertising and marketing Services. The company operates only in one geographical segment i.e., domestic.
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