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Kovai Medical Center & HospitalNSE:KOVAI -0.85%77 PB Ratio is 4.85 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 3.27. GuruFocus rates NSE:KOVAI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,290.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 609 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital ranks worse than 79.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KOVAI'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 3.27 Max: 6.77
Current: 4.85
During the past 13 years, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's highest PB Ratio was 6.77. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 3.27.
NSE:KOVAI's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 79.64% of 609
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.05
vs NSE:KOVAI: 4.85
During the past 12 months, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 22.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kovai Medical Center & Hospital was 32.20% per year. The lowest was 18.60% per year. And the median was 23.80% 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.
Kovai Medical Center & Hospital PB Ratio Related Terms
Kovai Medical Center & Hospital PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital'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.
Kovai Medical Center & Hospital PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's PB Ratio falls into.
Kovai Medical Center & Hospital PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Kovai Medical Center & Hospital (NSE:KOVAI) has a PB Ratio of 4.85 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kovai Medical Center & Hospital and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 3.27. Over the past decade, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 6.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital ranks #485 out of 609 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's PB Ratio too high?
Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's current PB Ratio of 4.85 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 3.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 6.77. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PB Ratio is 2.05. Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's value of 4.85 is 136.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital ranks #485 out of 609 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's PB Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital ranks #485 out of 609 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kovai Medical Center & Hospital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.05. Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's value of 4.85 is 136.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 6.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.27 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.05, based on 609 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. Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's current PB Ratio of 4.85 is 136.6% 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 Kovai Medical Center & Hospital and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's current PB Ratio is 4.85, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kovai Medical Center & Hospital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital (NSE:KOVAI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,290.53, compared to a current price of ₹5,843.50 — trading 77.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.85, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 3.27 and 136.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.05. Kovai Medical Center & Hospital's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kovai Medical Center & Hospital (NSE:KOVAI), the current PB Ratio is 4.85 as of Aug. 10, 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 Kovai Medical Center & Hospital (NSE:KOVAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5,843.50 is trading 77.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,290.53.
GuruFocus considers Kovai Medical Center & Hospital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KOVAI:
PB Ratio: 4.85 (48% above median its 10-year median of 3.27)
GF Value™: ₹3,290.53 vs. price of ₹5,843.50 (77.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#485 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KOVAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kovai Medical Center & Hospital Ltd provides hospital services to inpatients and outpatients. The company's operating segments include Healthcare Services and Education Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Healthcare segment. The company operates various medical facilities, which provide services related to critical care medicine, dermatology, emergency, Endocrinology and Diabetology, Fertility and reproductive medicine, gastroenterology, neonatology, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric surgery, pulmonology, psychological medicine, and rheumatology, as well as health check programs and pediatrics.
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