Metal Powder WorksASX:MPW -4.09%52 PB Ratio is 13.23 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 7.21. GuruFocus rates ASX:MPW with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,358 Metals & Mining companies, Metal Powder Works ranks worse than 92.62% on this metric.
Metal Powder Works Ltd stock PB Ratio (=15.19) is close to 2-year low of 15.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metal Powder Works's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MPW'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 7.21 Max: 81.36
Current: 13.23
During the past 13 years, Metal Powder Works's highest PB Ratio was 81.36. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 7.21.
ASX:MPW's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 92.62% of 2358
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs ASX:MPW: 13.23
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -58.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Metal Powder Works was 3.40% per year. The lowest was -79.90% per year. And the median was -53.35% 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.
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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.
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Metal Powder Works PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metal Powder Works'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metal Powder Works's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) has a PB Ratio of 13.23 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Metal Powder Works and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 7.21. Over the past decade, Metal Powder Works' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 81.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #2184 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is Metal Powder Works' PB Ratio too high?
Metal Powder Works' current PB Ratio of 13.23 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 7.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 81.36. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. Metal Powder Works' value of 13.23 is 482.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #2184 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metal Powder Works has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Powder Works' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #2184 out of 2358 companies for PB Ratio. This places Metal Powder Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. Metal Powder Works' value of 13.23 is 482.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Metal Powder Works' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 81.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.21 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Metal Powder Works 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.27, based on 2,358 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. Metal Powder Works's current PB Ratio of 13.23 is 482.8% 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 Metal Powder Works and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metal Powder Works's current PB Ratio is 13.23, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 7.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metal Powder Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$1.76 — trading 1253.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 13.23, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 7.21 and 482.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.27. Metal Powder Works' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW), the current PB Ratio is 13.23 as of Jun. 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.
Is Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.76 is trading 1253.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Metal Powder Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MPW:
PB Ratio: 13.23 (83% above median its 10-year median of 7.21)
GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$1.76 (1253.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 482.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#2184 of 2358)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MPW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metal Powder Works Ltd is focused on producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing. The company is engaged in two segments -Welding Technology in which there is development and commercialisation of proprietary high-speed precision welding solutions that improve the economics of fabrication and second is Metal Powders which includes Manufacture and supply of high-quality metal powders and related technologies for advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and other industrial applications.
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