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Magson Retail and DistributionNSE:MAGSON -1.10%66 PB Ratio is 3.15 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 3.60. GuruFocus rates NSE:MAGSON with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹90.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks worse than 73.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Magson Retail and Distribution's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MAGSON'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.61 Med: 3.6 Max: 12.01
Current: 3.15
During the past 6 years, Magson Retail and Distribution's highest PB Ratio was 12.01. The lowest was 2.61. And the median was 3.60.
NSE:MAGSON's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 73.44% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs NSE:MAGSON: 3.15
During the past 12 months, Magson Retail and Distribution's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 75.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 67.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 67.00% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Magson Retail and Distribution was 90.90% per year. The lowest was 62.90% per year. And the median was 67.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) 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.
Magson Retail and Distribution PB Ratio Related Terms
Magson Retail and Distribution 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Magson Retail and Distribution'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.
Magson Retail and Distribution PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Magson Retail and Distribution's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magson Retail and Distribution's PB Ratio falls into.
Magson Retail and Distribution 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.
Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) has a PB Ratio of 3.15 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Magson Retail and Distribution and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 3.60. Over the past decade, Magson Retail and Distribution's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.61 to 12.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks #224 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Magson Retail and Distribution's PB Ratio too high?
Magson Retail and Distribution's current PB Ratio of 3.15 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.61 to a high of 12.01. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Magson Retail and Distribution's value of 3.15 is 88.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks #224 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Magson Retail and Distribution has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magson Retail and Distribution's PB Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks #224 out of 305 companies for PB Ratio. This places Magson Retail and Distribution in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Magson Retail and Distribution's value of 3.15 is 88.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Magson Retail and Distribution's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.61 to 12.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.60 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Magson Retail and Distribution 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.67, based on 305 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. Magson Retail and Distribution's current PB Ratio of 3.15 is 88.6% 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 Magson Retail and Distribution and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magson Retail and Distribution's current PB Ratio is 3.15, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 3.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magson Retail and Distribution stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹90.69, compared to a current price of ₹180.00 — trading 98.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.15, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.60 and 88.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.67. Magson Retail and Distribution's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON), the current PB Ratio is 3.15 as of Jul. 29, 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 Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magson Retail and Distribution stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹180.00 is trading 98.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹90.69.
GuruFocus considers Magson Retail and Distribution to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MAGSON:
PB Ratio: 3.15 (13% below median its 10-year median of 3.60)
GF Value™: ₹90.69 vs. price of ₹180.00 (98.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#224 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MAGSON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magson Retail and Distribution Business Description
Magson Retail and Distribution Ltd is engaged in the retail and Distribution business of gourmet, frozen food, and specialty foods. The company operates retail stores through and own stores, jointly owned stores, and a franchise model under its brand name 'MagSon'. In addition, the company has a separate chocolate store that is operated under the brand name 'My Chocolate World'. . The brands running under the Company's name are, Goan Bakery, Nastabazar and My Chocolate World.
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