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Shyam Century FerrousNSE:SHYAMCENT +1.57%58 PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHYAMCENT with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Shyam Century Ferrous ranks better than 66.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shyam Century Ferrous's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SHYAMCENT'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 1.52 Max: 4.39
Current: 0.66
During the past 12 years, Shyam Century Ferrous's highest PB Ratio was 4.39. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 1.52.
NSE:SHYAMCENT's PB Ratio is ranked better than 66.78% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs NSE:SHYAMCENT: 0.66
During the past 12 months, Shyam Century Ferrous's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Shyam Century Ferrous was 13.40% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 5.30% 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.
* 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:SHYAMCENT vs NUE, STLD, RS: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shyam Century Ferrous'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.
Shyam Century Ferrous PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shyam Century Ferrous's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shyam Century Ferrous'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.
Shyam Century Ferrous (NSE:SHYAMCENT) has a PB Ratio of 0.67 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Shyam Century Ferrous and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, Shyam Century Ferrous' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 4.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Shyam Century Ferrous ranks #203 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Shyam Century Ferrous' PB Ratio too high?
Shyam Century Ferrous' current PB Ratio of 0.67 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 4.39. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Shyam Century Ferrous' value of 0.67 is 29.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shyam Century Ferrous ranks #203 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shyam Century Ferrous has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shyam Century Ferrous' PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shyam Century Ferrous ranks #203 out of 611 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Shyam Century Ferrous in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Shyam Century Ferrous' value of 0.67 is 29.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Shyam Century Ferrous' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 4.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Shyam Century Ferrous 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 0.95, based on 611 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. Shyam Century Ferrous's current PB Ratio of 0.67 is 29.5% 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 Shyam Century Ferrous and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shyam Century Ferrous's current PB Ratio is 0.67, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shyam Century Ferrous stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shyam Century Ferrous (NSE:SHYAMCENT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.22, compared to a current price of ₹5.19 — trading 133.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.67, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 29.5% below the Steel industry median of 0.95. Shyam Century Ferrous' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Shyam Century Ferrous (NSE:SHYAMCENT), the current PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Aug. 01, 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 Shyam Century Ferrous (NSE:SHYAMCENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shyam Century Ferrous stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5.19 is trading 133.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.22.
GuruFocus considers Shyam Century Ferrous to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SHYAMCENT:
PB Ratio: 0.67 (56% below median its 10-year median of 1.52)
GF Value™: ₹2.22 vs. price of ₹5.19 (133.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.5% below the Steel median (#203 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SHYAMCENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shyam Century Ferrous Ltd is involved in the steel business sector. The company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of Ferro Alloys and the generation of Power. The manufacturing unit is located at Byrnihat, Meghalaya. The company is selling its product across India. Ferro-silicon is one of the prime raw ingredients of Stainless steel and small quantities in Mild Steel i.e. MS steel. The company operates only in the Indian market.
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