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Dilip BuildconNSE:DBL -0.70%70 PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates NSE:DBL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹322.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Construction companies, Dilip Buildcon ranks better than 62.08% 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 (2026-07-21), Dilip Buildcon's share price is ₹405.55. Dilip Buildcon's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹420.40. Hence, Dilip Buildcon's PB Ratio of today is 0.96.
Good Sign:
Dilip Buildcon Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.96) is close to 3-year low of 0.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dilip Buildcon's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DBL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 1.39 Max: 3.19
Current: 0.96
During the past 13 years, Dilip Buildcon's highest PB Ratio was 3.19. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.39.
NSE:DBL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 62.08% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.31
vs NSE:DBL: 0.96
During the past 12 months, Dilip Buildcon's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Dilip Buildcon was 47.90% per year. The lowest was 5.80% per year. And the median was 17.85% 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.
Dilip Buildcon PB Ratio Related Terms
Dilip Buildcon PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dilip Buildcon'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dilip Buildcon'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.
Dilip Buildcon PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dilip Buildcon's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dilip Buildcon'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.
Dilip Buildcon'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.
Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL) has a PB Ratio of 0.96 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Dilip Buildcon and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Dilip Buildcon's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 3.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Dilip Buildcon ranks #653 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Dilip Buildcon's PB Ratio too high?
Dilip Buildcon's current PB Ratio of 0.96 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 3.19. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. Dilip Buildcon's value of 0.96 is 26.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dilip Buildcon ranks #653 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dilip Buildcon has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dilip Buildcon's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dilip Buildcon ranks #653 out of 1722 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Dilip Buildcon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. Dilip Buildcon's value of 0.96 is 26.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Dilip Buildcon's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 3.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 1.31, Dilip Buildcon 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.31, based on 1,722 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. Dilip Buildcon's current PB Ratio of 0.96 is 26.7% 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 Dilip Buildcon and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dilip Buildcon's current PB Ratio is 0.96, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dilip Buildcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹322.25, compared to a current price of ₹405.55 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.96, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 26.7% below the Construction industry median of 1.31. Dilip Buildcon's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL), the current PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Jul. 21, 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 Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dilip Buildcon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹405.55 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹322.25.
GuruFocus considers Dilip Buildcon to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DBL:
PB Ratio: 0.96 (31% below median its 10-year median of 1.39)
GF Value™: ₹322.25 vs. price of ₹405.55 (25.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.7% below the Construction median (#653 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dilip Buildcon Ltd operates as a road construction company in India. It develops infrastructure facilities on an engineering, procurement, and construction basis and takes contracts from the government, other parties, and special-purpose vehicles. The Group has two business Segments: EPC Projects: Construction /Development of Infrastructure Project; Road Infrastructure Maintenance & Toll operations: Maintenance of Road Infrastructure & Toll Operations governed by the Concession agreements entered with the principals and Annuity Projects & Others. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the EPC projects segment.
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