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The historical rank and industry rank for Sundaram Brake Linings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SUNDRMBRAK'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 2.16 Max: 4.94
Current: 2.68
During the past 13 years, Sundaram Brake Linings's highest PB Ratio was 4.94. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 2.16.
NSE:SUNDRMBRAK's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 74.25% of 1297
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs NSE:SUNDRMBRAK: 2.68
During the past 12 months, Sundaram Brake Linings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sundaram Brake Linings was 6.50% per year. The lowest was -10.10% per year. And the median was 1.80% 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.
* 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:SUNDRMBRAK vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sundaram Brake Linings'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.
Sundaram Brake Linings PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sundaram Brake Linings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sundaram Brake Linings'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.
Sundaram Brake Linings (NSE:SUNDRMBRAK) has a PB Ratio of 2.66 as of Sep. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sundaram Brake Linings and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 2.16. Over the past decade, Sundaram Brake Linings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 4.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Sundaram Brake Linings ranks #963 out of 1297 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Sundaram Brake Linings' PB Ratio too high?
Sundaram Brake Linings' current PB Ratio of 2.66 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 4.94. The Vehicles & Parts industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. Sundaram Brake Linings' value of 2.66 is 95.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sundaram Brake Linings ranks #963 out of 1297 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sundaram Brake Linings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sundaram Brake Linings' PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sundaram Brake Linings ranks #963 out of 1297 companies for PB Ratio. This places Sundaram Brake Linings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. Sundaram Brake Linings' value of 2.66 is 95.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sundaram Brake Linings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 4.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.16 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Sundaram Brake Linings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.36, based on 1,297 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. Sundaram Brake Linings's current PB Ratio of 2.66 is 95.6% 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 Sundaram Brake Linings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sundaram Brake Linings's current PB Ratio is 2.66, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sundaram Brake Linings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sundaram Brake Linings (NSE:SUNDRMBRAK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹716.98, compared to a current price of ₹690.10 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.66, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.16 and 95.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.36. Sundaram Brake Linings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Sundaram Brake Linings (NSE:SUNDRMBRAK), the current PB Ratio is 2.66 as of Sep. 16, 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 Sundaram Brake Linings (NSE:SUNDRMBRAK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sundaram Brake Linings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹690.10 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹716.98.
GuruFocus considers Sundaram Brake Linings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SUNDRMBRAK:
PB Ratio: 2.66 (23% above median its 10-year median of 2.16)
GF Value™: ₹716.98 vs. price of ₹690.10 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#963 of 1297)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SUNDRMBRAK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sundaram Brake Linings Ltd is involved in the manufacture of automotive, non-automotive, railway, and industrial friction materials. Its products are used as raw materials for commercial vehicles, passenger cars, tractors (agricultural), railways, and the two-wheeler industry. The company offers products, including Brake Linings, Clutch Facings, Disc Brake pads, and others. Its only operating segment is friction materials. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from India, and also exports its products outside India.
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