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Universus Photo ImagingsNSE:UNIVPHOTO +4.37%53 PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates NSE:UNIVPHOTO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹175.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 787 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Universus Photo Imagings ranks better than 91.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universus Photo Imagings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UNIVPHOTO'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.73
Current: 0.54
During the past 11 years, Universus Photo Imagings's highest PB Ratio was 0.73. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.40.
NSE:UNIVPHOTO's PB Ratio is ranked better than 91.99% of 787
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.05
vs NSE:UNIVPHOTO: 0.54
During the past 12 months, Universus Photo Imagings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.50% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Universus Photo Imagings was 7072.20% per year. The lowest was -8.20% per year. And the median was -6.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Universus Photo Imagings (NSE:UNIVPHOTO) 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.
* 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:UNIVPHOTO vs ABT, SYK, MDT: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Universus Photo Imagings'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.
Universus Photo Imagings PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Universus Photo Imagings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universus Photo Imagings'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.
Universus Photo Imagings (NSE:UNIVPHOTO) has a PB Ratio of 0.54 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Universus Photo Imagings and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Universus Photo Imagings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Universus Photo Imagings ranks #63 out of 787 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Universus Photo Imagings' PB Ratio too high?
Universus Photo Imagings' current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.73. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median PB Ratio is 2.05. Universus Photo Imagings' value of 0.54 is 73.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universus Photo Imagings ranks #63 out of 787 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universus Photo Imagings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universus Photo Imagings' PB Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Universus Photo Imagings ranks #63 out of 787 companies for PB Ratio. This places Universus Photo Imagings in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.05. Universus Photo Imagings' value of 0.54 is 73.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Universus Photo Imagings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Universus Photo Imagings 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.05, based on 787 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. Universus Photo Imagings's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 73.7% 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 Universus Photo Imagings and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universus Photo Imagings's current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universus Photo Imagings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universus Photo Imagings (NSE:UNIVPHOTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹175.67, compared to a current price of ₹402.05 — trading 128.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 73.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.05. Universus Photo Imagings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Universus Photo Imagings (NSE:UNIVPHOTO), the current PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Jul. 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 Universus Photo Imagings (NSE:UNIVPHOTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universus Photo Imagings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹402.05 is trading 128.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹175.67.
GuruFocus considers Universus Photo Imagings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UNIVPHOTO:
PB Ratio: 0.54 (35% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: ₹175.67 vs. price of ₹402.05 (128.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#63 of 787)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UNIVPHOTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universus Photo Imagings Ltd specializes in manufacturing, selling, distributing, converting, and producing X-ray films and NTR (non-toxic radiographic) films with matt and glossy finishes. These films are used for medical imaging and various photographic applications such as photo albums, certificates, playing cards, gift cards, visiting cards, calendars, menu cards, wedding cards, and modeling portfolios. The company operates a high-tech manufacturing facility located at Dadra in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, India. Revenue is generated through the sale of these imaging products to medical and photographic industries.
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