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Nath IndustriesBOM:502587 -2.12%55 PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates BOM:502587 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹99.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Forest Products companies, Nath Industries ranks better than 80.44% 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 (2026-08-01), Nath Industries's share price is ₹48.00. Nath Industries's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹136.70. Hence, Nath Industries's PB Ratio of today is 0.35.
Good Sign:
Nath Industries Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.35) is close to 10-year low of 0.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nath Industries's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:502587'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.56 Max: 1.25
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, Nath Industries's highest PB Ratio was 1.25. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.56.
BOM:502587's PB Ratio is ranked better than 80.44% of 271
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.79
vs BOM:502587: 0.35
During the past 12 months, Nath Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nath Industries was 18.20% per year. The lowest was -4.50% per year. And the median was 2.20% 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.
Nath Industries PB Ratio Related Terms
Nath Industries PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nath Industries'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Nath Industries'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.
Nath Industries PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Nath Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nath Industries'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.
Nath Industries's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Nath Industries (BOM:502587) has a PB Ratio of 0.35 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 Nath Industries and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Nath Industries' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Nath Industries ranks #53 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Nath Industries' PB Ratio too high?
Nath Industries' current PB Ratio of 0.35 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.25. The Forest Products industry median PB Ratio is 0.79. Nath Industries' value of 0.35 is 55.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nath Industries ranks #53 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nath Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nath Industries' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Nath Industries ranks #53 out of 271 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nath Industries in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.79. Nath Industries' value of 0.35 is 55.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Nath Industries' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.79, Nath Industries 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 Forest Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.79, based on 271 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. Nath Industries's current PB Ratio of 0.35 is 55.7% 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 Nath Industries and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nath Industries's current PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nath Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nath Industries (BOM:502587) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹99.73, compared to a current price of ₹48.00 — trading 51.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 55.7% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.79. Nath Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Nath Industries (BOM:502587), the current PB Ratio is 0.35 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 Nath Industries (BOM:502587) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nath Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹48.00 is trading 51.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹99.73.
GuruFocus considers Nath Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:502587:
PB Ratio: 0.35 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: ₹99.73 vs. price of ₹48.00 (51.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% below the Forest Products median (#53 of 271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:502587 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nath Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of Papers and its related products. It produces various specialty and industrial grades of papers used for various decorative, Multipart stationery, Gift wrapping, and Packing. The company's product mix includes various grades of paper such as Absorbent Kraft, Writing and Printing Paper, Carbon Base, Poster, Napkin grade tissue, Gift Wrapping Tissue, Color Tissues, Masking Paper, and Protection paper. Its segments include Paper and Industrial Chemicals. It generates maximum revenue from the Paper segment.
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