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Investment & Precision Castings Ltd stock PB Ratio (=9.59) is close to 10-year high of 9.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Investment & Precision Castings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:504786'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 2.17 Max: 9.77
Current: 9.77
During the past 13 years, Investment & Precision Castings's highest PB Ratio was 9.77. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 2.17.
BOM:504786's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 97.7% of 610
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.965
vs BOM:504786: 9.77
During the past 12 months, Investment & Precision Castings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Investment & Precision Castings was 11.10% per year. The lowest was -0.90% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Investment & Precision Castings (BOM:504786) 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.
Investment & Precision Castings PB Ratio Related Terms
Investment & Precision Castings PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Steel subindustry, Investment & Precision Castings'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.
Investment & Precision Castings PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Investment & Precision Castings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Investment & Precision Castings's PB Ratio falls into.
Investment & Precision Castings 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.
* 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.
Investment & Precision Castings (BOM:504786) has a PB Ratio of 9.77 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Investment & Precision Castings and its competitors. This is 350% above median its historical median of 2.17. Over the past decade, Investment & Precision Castings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 9.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Investment & Precision Castings ranks #596 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Investment & Precision Castings' PB Ratio too high?
Investment & Precision Castings' current PB Ratio of 9.77 is 350% above median its 10-year median of 2.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 9.77. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Investment & Precision Castings' value of 9.77 is 912.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Investment & Precision Castings ranks #596 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Investment & Precision Castings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investment & Precision Castings' PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Investment & Precision Castings ranks #596 out of 610 companies for PB Ratio. This places Investment & Precision Castings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Investment & Precision Castings' value of 9.77 is 912.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Investment & Precision Castings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 9.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Investment & Precision Castings 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.97, based on 610 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. Investment & Precision Castings's current PB Ratio of 9.77 is 912.4% 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 Investment & Precision Castings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Investment & Precision Castings's current PB Ratio is 9.77, which is 350% above median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investment & Precision Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment & Precision Castings (BOM:504786) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹464.15, compared to a current price of ₹1,002.50 — trading 116% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 9.77, which is 350% above median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 912.4% above the Steel industry median of 0.97. Investment & Precision Castings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Investment & Precision Castings (BOM:504786), the current PB Ratio is 9.77 as of Jul. 28, 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 Investment & Precision Castings (BOM:504786) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment & Precision Castings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,002.50 is trading 116% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹464.15.
GuruFocus considers Investment & Precision Castings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:504786:
PB Ratio: 9.77 (350% above median its 10-year median of 2.17)
GF Value™: ₹464.15 vs. price of ₹1,002.50 (116% above fair value)
Industry Position: 912.4% above the Steel median (#596 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:504786 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Investment & Precision Castings Business Description
Investment & Precision Castings Ltd is engaged in the steel casting business. The company's products portfolio includes two-three-four-wheeler, bus tractor parts; aircraft parts; turbochargers for diesel engines; power plants, pumps and valves, medical implants; electrical and instrumentation; general engineering; electronics; electronics; compressors; artisan castings; and machined components from bar stock. The company also provides its products and services to ancillaries and the wind power generation industry. It operates in two segments Investment Castings and Power Generation. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Investment Castings segment.
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