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Hisar Metal Industries Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.24) is close to 5-year low of 1.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hisar Metal Industries's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HISARMETAL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85 Med: 1.55 Max: 3.81
Current: 1.24
During the past 13 years, Hisar Metal Industries's highest PB Ratio was 3.81. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.55.
NSE:HISARMETAL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 61.84% of 608
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs NSE:HISARMETAL: 1.24
During the past 12 months, Hisar Metal Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hisar Metal Industries was 25.50% per year. The lowest was -1.50% per year. And the median was 12.70% 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.
* 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.
NSE:HISARMETAL vs NUE, STLD, RS: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hisar Metal Industries'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.
Hisar Metal Industries PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hisar Metal Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hisar Metal Industries'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.
Hisar Metal Industries (NSE:HISARMETAL) has a PB Ratio of 1.24 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hisar Metal Industries and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, Hisar Metal Industries' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Hisar Metal Industries ranks #376 out of 608 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Hisar Metal Industries' PB Ratio too high?
Hisar Metal Industries' current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 3.81. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.98. Hisar Metal Industries' value of 1.24 is 26.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hisar Metal Industries ranks #376 out of 608 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hisar Metal Industries has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hisar Metal Industries' PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hisar Metal Industries ranks #376 out of 608 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hisar Metal Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.98. Hisar Metal Industries' value of 1.24 is 26.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hisar Metal Industries' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Hisar Metal Industries 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.98, based on 608 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. Hisar Metal Industries's current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 26.5% 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 Hisar Metal Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hisar Metal Industries's current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hisar Metal Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hisar Metal Industries (NSE:HISARMETAL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹200.58, compared to a current price of ₹151.22 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 26.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.98. Hisar Metal Industries' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Hisar Metal Industries (NSE:HISARMETAL), the current PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Aug. 16, 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 Hisar Metal Industries (NSE:HISARMETAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hisar Metal Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹151.22 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹200.58.
GuruFocus considers Hisar Metal Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HISARMETAL:
PB Ratio: 1.24 (20% below median its 10-year median of 1.55)
GF Value™: ₹200.58 vs. price of ₹151.22 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% above the Steel median (#376 of 608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HISARMETAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hisar Metal Industries Ltd is an Indian-based company, operating in the steel business. It is involved in the manufacturing of cold-rolled stainless steel strips and stainless steel tubes and pipes. The company generates maximum revenue from the Sale of Cold Rolled Stainless Steel strips.
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