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Kennametal IndiaBOM:505890 -0.20%90 PB Ratio is 7.89 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 4.88. GuruFocus rates BOM:505890 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,873.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,981 Industrial Products companies, Kennametal India ranks worse than 91.58% 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 (2026-07-30), Kennametal India's share price is ₹2880.10. Kennametal India's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹365.00. Hence, Kennametal India's PB Ratio of today is 7.89.
Warning Sign:
Kennametal India Ltd stock PB Ratio (=7.61) is close to 1-year high of 7.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kennametal India's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:505890'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.57 Med: 4.88 Max: 10.71
Current: 7.88
During the past 13 years, Kennametal India's highest PB Ratio was 10.71. The lowest was 2.57. And the median was 4.88.
BOM:505890's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 91.58% of 2981
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.05
vs BOM:505890: 7.88
During the past 12 months, Kennametal India's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kennametal India was 14.80% per year. The lowest was 2.00% per year. And the median was 7.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Kennametal India (BOM:505890) 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.
Kennametal India PB Ratio Related Terms
Kennametal India PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kennametal India'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 Tools & Accessories subindustry, Kennametal India'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.
Kennametal India PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kennametal India's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kennametal India'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.
Kennametal India (BOM:505890) has a PB Ratio of 7.89 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kennametal India and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 4.88. Over the past decade, Kennametal India's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.57 to 10.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Kennametal India ranks #2730 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is Kennametal India's PB Ratio too high?
Kennametal India's current PB Ratio of 7.89 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 4.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.57 to a high of 10.71. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.05. Kennametal India's value of 7.89 is 284.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kennametal India ranks #2730 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kennametal India has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kennametal India's PB Ratio compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kennametal India ranks #2730 out of 2981 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kennametal India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.05. Kennametal India's value of 7.89 is 284.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kennametal India's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.57 to 10.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.88 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Kennametal India 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.05, based on 2,981 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. Kennametal India's current PB Ratio of 7.89 is 284.9% 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 Kennametal India and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. Kennametal India's current PB Ratio is 7.89, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 4.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kennametal India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kennametal India (BOM:505890) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,873.59, compared to a current price of ₹2,880.10 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 7.89, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 4.88 and 284.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.05. Kennametal India's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Kennametal India (BOM:505890), the current PB Ratio is 7.89 as of Jul. 30, 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 Kennametal India (BOM:505890) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kennametal India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,880.10 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,873.59.
GuruFocus considers Kennametal India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:505890:
PB Ratio: 7.89 (62% above median its 10-year median of 4.88)
GF Value™: ₹2,873.59 vs. price of ₹2,880.10 (0.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 284.9% above the Industrial Products median (#2730 of 2981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505890 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kennametal India Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of hard metal products and machine tools, also known as machining solutions, serving both domestic and international markets. It operates through two main segments, the Machining Solutions Group and Hard Metal Products. The Machining Solutions Group's sales include machines, fixtures, spare parts, and after-sales services. The Hard Metal Products segment is the key revenue driver, offering metal cutting tools, tooling systems, and wear-resistant components for various industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, and engineering. The company's operations are mainly based in India, with a presence in Germany, the USA, and China, and the majority of its revenue comes from India.
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