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Wires And Fabriks (SA)BOM:507817 +4.69%51 PB Ratio is 0.87 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates BOM:507817 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹177.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,990 Industrial Products companies, Wires And Fabriks (SA) ranks better than 82.11% on this metric.
Wires And Fabriks (SA) Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.87) is close to 3-year low of 0.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:507817'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.75 Max: 1.51
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s highest PB Ratio was 1.51. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.75.
BOM:507817's PB Ratio is ranked better than 82.11% of 2990
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.18
vs BOM:507817: 0.87
During the past 12 months, Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Wires And Fabriks (SA) was 2.90% per year. The lowest was -2.10% per year. And the median was 2.00% 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.
* 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Wires And Fabriks (SA)'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.
Wires And Fabriks (SA) PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wires And Fabriks (SA)'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.
Wires And Fabriks (SA) (BOM:507817) has a PB Ratio of 0.87 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Wires And Fabriks (SA) and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Wires And Fabriks (SA) ranks #535 out of 2990 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s PB Ratio too high?
Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s current PB Ratio of 0.87 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.51. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s value of 0.87 is 60.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wires And Fabriks (SA) ranks #535 out of 2990 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wires And Fabriks (SA) has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Wires And Fabriks (SA) ranks #535 out of 2990 companies for PB Ratio. This places Wires And Fabriks (SA) in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.18. Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s value of 0.87 is 60.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Wires And Fabriks (SA) 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.18, based on 2,990 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. Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s current PB Ratio of 0.87 is 60.1% 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 Wires And Fabriks (SA) and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s current PB Ratio is 0.87, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wires And Fabriks (SA) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wires And Fabriks (SA) (BOM:507817) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹177.12, compared to a current price of ₹145.00 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.87, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 60.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.18. Wires And Fabriks (SA)'s overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Wires And Fabriks (SA) (BOM:507817), the current PB Ratio is 0.87 as of Aug. 23, 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 Wires And Fabriks (SA) (BOM:507817) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wires And Fabriks (SA) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹145.00 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹177.12.
GuruFocus considers Wires And Fabriks (SA) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:507817:
PB Ratio: 0.87 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: ₹177.12 vs. price of ₹145.00 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.1% below the Industrial Products median (#535 of 2990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:507817 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wires And Fabriks (SA) Ltd manufactures and supplies of paper machine clothing in India. It operates through one segment, Paper Mill Products. It offers a range of forming fabrics, spiral link dryer screens, spiral screen, Chemicals, Accessories and stainless steel mesh. Geographically firm's majority revenue gets generated in India.
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