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Everest Kanto CylinderNSE:EKC -1.30%78 PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates NSE:EKC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹148.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,980 Industrial Products companies, Everest Kanto Cylinder ranks better than 80.44% on this metric.
Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.91) is close to 5-year low of 0.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Everest Kanto Cylinder's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:EKC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 1.13 Max: 3.02
Current: 0.9
During the past 13 years, Everest Kanto Cylinder's highest PB Ratio was 3.02. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 1.13.
NSE:EKC's PB Ratio is ranked better than 80.44% of 2980
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs NSE:EKC: 0.90
During the past 12 months, Everest Kanto Cylinder's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Everest Kanto Cylinder was 4142.20% per year. The lowest was -18.90% per year. And the median was 10.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC) 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Everest Kanto Cylinder'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.
Everest Kanto Cylinder PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Everest Kanto Cylinder's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Everest Kanto Cylinder'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.
Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC) has a PB Ratio of 0.90 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 Everest Kanto Cylinder and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Everest Kanto Cylinder's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Everest Kanto Cylinder ranks #583 out of 2980 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Everest Kanto Cylinder's PB Ratio too high?
Everest Kanto Cylinder's current PB Ratio of 0.90 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 3.02. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.10. Everest Kanto Cylinder's value of 0.90 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Everest Kanto Cylinder ranks #583 out of 2980 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Everest Kanto Cylinder has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Everest Kanto Cylinder's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Everest Kanto Cylinder ranks #583 out of 2980 companies for PB Ratio. This places Everest Kanto Cylinder in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.10. Everest Kanto Cylinder's value of 0.90 is 57.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Everest Kanto Cylinder's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 3.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Everest Kanto Cylinder 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 2.10, based on 2,980 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. Everest Kanto Cylinder's current PB Ratio of 0.90 is 57.1% 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 Everest Kanto Cylinder and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Everest Kanto Cylinder's current PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Everest Kanto Cylinder stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹148.32, compared to a current price of ₹111.74 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 57.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.10. Everest Kanto Cylinder's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC), the current PB Ratio is 0.90 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.
Is Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Everest Kanto Cylinder stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹111.74 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹148.32.
GuruFocus considers Everest Kanto Cylinder to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:EKC:
PB Ratio: 0.90 (20% below median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: ₹148.32 vs. price of ₹111.74 (24.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.1% below the Industrial Products median (#583 of 2980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:EKC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd manufactures and fabricates metal products, except machinery and equipment. The firm is also engaged in the manufacture of high-pressure seamless gas cylinders and other cylinders, equipment, appliances, and tanks with their parts and accessories used for containing and storage of liquefied petroleum gases and other gases, liquids, and air. Its products include Industrial Cylinders, Billet Cylinders, Plate Cylinders, compressed natural gas (CNG) Cylinders, Breathing Air cylinders, Medical Cylinders, Beverage Cylinders, and Accumulators. The company also offers a range of allied products, such as Cylinder Valves, Valve Protection Guards; Protection Caps, Trolleys, Medical Equipment, and seamless cylinders for fire-fighting. Maximum of its revenue comes from India.
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