Northern Cement Co (AMM:NCCO) PB Ratio: 1.21 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 36% Below Median


AMM:NCCO Northern Cement Co AMM:NCCO
97 GF Score
Price JOD1.51
GF Value JOD2.30
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Northern Cement Co PB Ratio?

Northern Cement Co AMM:NCCO 97 PB Ratio is 1.21 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates AMM:NCCO with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD2.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Northern Cement Co ranks worse than 50.88% 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 (2026-07-05), Northern Cement Co's share price is JOD1.51. Northern Cement Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD1.25. Hence, Northern Cement Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.21.

Good Sign:

Northern Cement Co stock PB Ratio (=1.21) is close to 10-year low of 1.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Cement Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AMM:NCCO' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21   Med: 1.88   Max: 2.5
Current: 1.21

During the past 13 years, Northern Cement Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.50. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 1.88.

AMM:NCCO's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
50.88% of 397 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.19 vs AMM:NCCO: 1.21

During the past 12 months, Northern Cement Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Northern Cement Co was 885.30% per year. The lowest was -90.10% per year. And the median was 0.45% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Northern Cement Co  (AMM:NCCO) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Northern Cement Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Northern Cement Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northern Cement Co'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.

Northern Cement Co PB Ratio Chart

Northern Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
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Northern Cement Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.62 1.85 1.56 1.70 1.39

AMM:NCCO vs CRH, VMC, MLM: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Northern Cement Co'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.


Northern Cement Co PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Cement Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Northern Cement Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Northern Cement Co 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.

Northern Cement Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=1.51/1.253
=1.21

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.21 mean?
Northern Cement Co (AMM:NCCO) has a PB Ratio of 1.21 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Northern Cement Co and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, Northern Cement Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Cement Co ranks #202 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Northern Cement Co's PB Ratio too high?
Northern Cement Co's current PB Ratio of 1.21 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 2.50. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.19. Northern Cement Co's value of 1.21 is 1.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Cement Co ranks #202 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Cement Co's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Northern Cement Co ranks #202 out of 397 companies for PB Ratio. This places Northern Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.19. Northern Cement Co's value of 1.21 is 1.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Cement Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 2.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Northern Cement Co 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 1.19, 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. Northern Cement Co's current PB Ratio of 1.21 is 1.7% 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 Northern Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Cement Co's current PB Ratio is 1.21, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Cement Co (AMM:NCCO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD2.30, compared to a current price of JOD1.51 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.21, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 1.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.19. Northern Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Northern Cement Co (AMM:NCCO), the current PB Ratio is 1.21 as of Jul. 05, 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 Northern Cement Co (AMM:NCCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JOD1.51 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of JOD2.30. GuruFocus considers Northern Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AMM:NCCO:

  • PB Ratio: 1.21 (36% below median its 10-year median of 1.88)
  • GF Value™: JOD2.30 vs. price of JOD1.51 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.7% above the Building Materials median (#202 of 397)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AMM:NCCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Northern Cement Co Business Description

Address Al-Abdali Boulevard - Rafik Hariri Avenue, Building No. 7 - Third Floor, Amman, JOR, 961186
Northern Cement Co is engaged in the manufacturing of cement. The company is involved in the clinker industry and grinding, the cement industry, the implantation of other industrial projects, and the purchase of lands. Its products include Ordinary Portland Cement, Portland Pozzolana Cement and Sulphate Resistant Cement, among others.
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