Orient CementNSE:ORIENTCEM +1.81%69 PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORIENTCEM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹215.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Orient Cement ranks worse than 56.42% 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 (2026-07-12), Orient Cement's share price is ₹137.95. Orient Cement's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹104.44. Hence, Orient Cement's PB Ratio of today is 1.32.
Good Sign:
Orient Cement Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.32) is close to 5-year low of 1.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orient Cement's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ORIENTCEM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 2.12 Max: 4.49
Current: 1.32
During the past 13 years, Orient Cement's highest PB Ratio was 4.49. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 2.12.
NSE:ORIENTCEM's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.42% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.15
vs NSE:ORIENTCEM: 1.32
During the past 12 months, Orient Cement's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Orient Cement was 13.10% per year. The lowest was 0.40% per year. And the median was 8.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) 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.
Orient Cement PB Ratio Related Terms
Orient Cement PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orient Cement'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:ORIENTCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Orient Cement'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.
Orient Cement PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Orient Cement's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orient Cement'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.
Orient Cement's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) has a PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Orient Cement and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, Orient Cement's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 4.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Cement ranks #224 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Orient Cement's PB Ratio too high?
Orient Cement's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 4.49. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.15. Orient Cement's value of 1.32 is 14.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Cement ranks #224 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orient Cement has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Cement's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Orient Cement ranks #224 out of 397 companies for PB Ratio. This places Orient Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.15. Orient Cement's value of 1.32 is 14.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Cement's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 4.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 1.15, Orient Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.15, based on 397 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. Orient Cement's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 14.8% 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 Orient Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orient Cement's current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹215.71, compared to a current price of ₹137.95 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 14.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.15. Orient Cement's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM), the current PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jul. 12, 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 Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹137.95 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹215.71.
GuruFocus considers Orient Cement to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ORIENTCEM:
PB Ratio: 1.32 (38% below median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: ₹215.71 vs. price of ₹137.95 (36% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.8% above the Building Materials median (#224 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ORIENTCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orient Cement Ltd is engaged in cement manufacturing and selling, and has a presence in various states, including Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Its products and solutions are Ambuja Cement, Ambuja Plus, Ambuja Kawach, Compocem, Ambuja Cool Walls, and Others. The company operates in a single segment, which is the manufacturing and sales of cement.
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