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Kapston ServicesNSE:KAPSTON +1.12%78 PB Ratio is 10.99 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 288% above its 10-year median of 2.83. GuruFocus rates NSE:KAPSTON with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹203.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, Kapston Services ranks worse than 96.75% 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 (2026-07-17), Kapston Services's share price is ₹420.20. Kapston Services's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹38.23. Hence, Kapston Services's PB Ratio of today is 10.99.
Warning Sign:
Kapston Services Ltd stock PB Ratio (=10.86) is close to 10-year high of 10.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kapston Services's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KAPSTON'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.64 Med: 2.83 Max: 10.99
Current: 10.99
During the past 13 years, Kapston Services's highest PB Ratio was 10.99. The lowest was 1.64. And the median was 2.83.
NSE:KAPSTON's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 96.75% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs NSE:KAPSTON: 10.99
During the past 12 months, Kapston Services's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 30.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 27.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kapston Services was 81.10% per year. The lowest was 9.40% per year. And the median was 25.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Kapston Services (NSE:KAPSTON) 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.
Kapston Services PB Ratio Related Terms
Kapston Services PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kapston Services'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.
NSE:KAPSTON vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Kapston Services'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.
Kapston Services PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kapston Services's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kapston Services'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.
Kapston Services (NSE:KAPSTON) has a PB Ratio of 10.99 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kapston Services and its competitors. This is 288% above median its historical median of 2.83. Over the past decade, Kapston Services' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.64 to 10.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Kapston Services ranks #1013 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Kapston Services' PB Ratio too high?
Kapston Services' current PB Ratio of 10.99 is 288% above median its 10-year median of 2.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 10.99. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Kapston Services' value of 10.99 is 562% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kapston Services ranks #1013 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kapston Services has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kapston Services' PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kapston Services ranks #1013 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kapston Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Kapston Services' value of 10.99 is 562% above this benchmark. Historically, Kapston Services' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.64 to 10.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.83 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Kapston Services 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.66, based on 1,047 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. Kapston Services's current PB Ratio of 10.99 is 562% 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 Kapston Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kapston Services's current PB Ratio is 10.99, which is 288% above median its own 10-year median of 2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kapston Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapston Services (NSE:KAPSTON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹203.02, compared to a current price of ₹420.20 — trading 107% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 10.99, which is 288% above median its 10-year median of 2.83 and 562% above the Business Services industry median of 1.66. Kapston Services' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Kapston Services (NSE:KAPSTON), the current PB Ratio is 10.99 as of Jul. 17, 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 Kapston Services (NSE:KAPSTON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapston Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹420.20 is trading 107% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹203.02.
GuruFocus considers Kapston Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KAPSTON:
PB Ratio: 10.99 (288% above median its 10-year median of 2.83)
GF Value™: ₹203.02 vs. price of ₹420.20 (107% above fair value)
Industry Position: 562% above the Business Services median (#1013 of 1047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KAPSTON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kapston Services Ltd is an integrated manpower solutions provider based in Hyderabad, India. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including general staffing, IT staffing, security services, integrated facilities management, technical services, and recruitment process outsourcing. It serves diverse sectors such as manufacturing, pharma, automobile, IT/ITES, telecom, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and government organizations. Kapston emphasizes training, skill development, and social inclusion, with initiatives like the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). Revenue is generated prominently through staffing and facility management contracts.
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