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Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge IronNSE:SHKSIL 20 PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHKSIL with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron ranks better than 63.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SHKSIL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 1.44 Max: 2.09
Current: 0.72
During the past 5 years, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's highest PB Ratio was 2.09. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.44.
NSE:SHKSIL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.77% of 610
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs NSE:SHKSIL: 0.72
During the past 12 months, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 53.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 27.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron was 27.80% per year. The lowest was 19.00% per year. And the median was 23.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron (NSE:SHKSIL) 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.
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron PB Ratio Related Terms
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron 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 Steel subindustry, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron'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.
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's PB Ratio falls into.
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron 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.
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron (NSE:SHKSIL) has a PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron ranks #221 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's PB Ratio too high?
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's current PB Ratio of 0.72 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 2.09. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's value of 0.72 is 25% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron ranks #221 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron ranks #221 out of 610 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's value of 0.72 is 25% below this benchmark. Historically, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 2.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron has consistently been below 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 0.96, based on 610 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. Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's current PB Ratio of 0.72 is 25% below 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 Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's current PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron stock overvalued right now?
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron (NSE:SHKSIL) has a current PB Ratio of 0.72. The current PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 25% below the Steel industry median of 0.96. Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 7 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 Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron (NSE:SHKSIL), the current PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Jul. 25, 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.
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron Business Description
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling of Sponge Iron. Sponge iron is mainly used as a raw material for steel production in electric arc furnaces and induction furnaces. Through its sponge iron business, it caters to the metallic requirements of steel producers in selected geographies.
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