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Effwa Infra & ResearchNSE:EFFWA +1.30%47 PB Ratio is 6.95 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 5.87. GuruFocus rates NSE:EFFWA with a GF Score™ of 47/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 226 Waste Management companies, Effwa Infra & Research ranks worse than 95.13% on this metric.
Effwa Infra & Research Ltd stock PB Ratio (=6.84) is close to 1-year high of 7.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Effwa Infra & Research's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:EFFWA'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.9 Med: 5.87 Max: 21.84
Current: 6.95
During the past 6 years, Effwa Infra & Research's highest PB Ratio was 21.84. The lowest was 3.90. And the median was 5.87.
NSE:EFFWA's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 95.13% of 226
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.53
vs NSE:EFFWA: 6.95
During the past 12 months, Effwa Infra & Research's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 30.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 73.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 59.10% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Effwa Infra & Research was 73.70% per year. The lowest was 38.50% per year. And the median was 72.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA) 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.
* 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 Waste Management subindustry, Effwa Infra & Research'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.
Effwa Infra & Research PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Effwa Infra & Research's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Effwa Infra & Research'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.
Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA) has a PB Ratio of 6.95 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Effwa Infra & Research and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 5.87. Over the past decade, Effwa Infra & Research's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.90 to 21.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Effwa Infra & Research ranks #215 out of 226 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is Effwa Infra & Research's PB Ratio too high?
Effwa Infra & Research's current PB Ratio of 6.95 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 5.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.90 to a high of 21.84. The Waste Management industry median PB Ratio is 1.53. Effwa Infra & Research's value of 6.95 is 354.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Effwa Infra & Research ranks #215 out of 226 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Effwa Infra & Research has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Effwa Infra & Research's PB Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Effwa Infra & Research ranks #215 out of 226 companies for PB Ratio. This places Effwa Infra & Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.53. Effwa Infra & Research's value of 6.95 is 354.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Effwa Infra & Research's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.90 to 21.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.87 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Effwa Infra & Research 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 Waste Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.53, based on 226 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. Effwa Infra & Research's current PB Ratio of 6.95 is 354.2% 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 Effwa Infra & Research and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Effwa Infra & Research's current PB Ratio is 6.95, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 5.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Effwa Infra & Research stock overvalued right now?
Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA) has a current PB Ratio of 6.95. The current PB Ratio is 6.95, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 5.87 and 354.2% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.53. Effwa Infra & Research's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA), the current PB Ratio is 6.95 as of Jul. 23, 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.
Effwa Infra & Research Ltd is engaged in the business of engineering, consultancy, procurement, construction and integrated project management services in water pollution control, encompassing sewage and industrial effluent treatment, solid waste treatment and disposal, ventilation systems, hazardous waste management, and water treatment plants. The company also functions as consultants and advisors, providing a range of services encompassing project organisation, management, equipment procurement, funding, and project execution.
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