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Deccan Gold MinesBOM:512068 +1.19%36 PB Ratio is 9.81 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 7.45. GuruFocus rates BOM:512068 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹70.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,362 Metals & Mining companies, Deccan Gold Mines ranks worse than 88.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deccan Gold Mines's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:512068'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.55 Med: 7.45 Max: 11.66
Current: 9.81
During the past 13 years, Deccan Gold Mines's highest PB Ratio was 11.66. The lowest was 3.55. And the median was 7.45.
BOM:512068's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 88.27% of 2362
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs BOM:512068: 9.81
During the past 12 months, Deccan Gold Mines's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 64.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 29.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 42.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Deccan Gold Mines was 390.10% per year. The lowest was -46.20% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
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Deccan Gold Mines PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deccan Gold Mines'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 Gold subindustry, Deccan Gold Mines'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.
Deccan Gold Mines PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Deccan Gold Mines's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deccan Gold Mines'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.
Deccan Gold Mines (BOM:512068) has a PB Ratio of 9.81 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 Deccan Gold Mines and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 7.45. Over the past decade, Deccan Gold Mines' PB Ratio has ranged from 3.55 to 11.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Deccan Gold Mines ranks #2085 out of 2362 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Deccan Gold Mines' PB Ratio too high?
Deccan Gold Mines' current PB Ratio of 9.81 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 7.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.55 to a high of 11.66. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Deccan Gold Mines' value of 9.81 is 307.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deccan Gold Mines ranks #2085 out of 2362 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Deccan Gold Mines has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deccan Gold Mines' PB Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Deccan Gold Mines ranks #2085 out of 2362 companies for PB Ratio. This places Deccan Gold Mines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.41. Deccan Gold Mines' value of 9.81 is 307.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Deccan Gold Mines' own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.55 to 11.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.45 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Deccan Gold Mines 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 2.41, based on 2,362 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. Deccan Gold Mines's current PB Ratio of 9.81 is 307.1% 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 Deccan Gold Mines and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deccan Gold Mines's current PB Ratio is 9.81, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 7.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deccan Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deccan Gold Mines (BOM:512068) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹70.41, compared to a current price of ₹245.75 — trading 249% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 9.81, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 7.45 and 307.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.41. Deccan Gold Mines' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Deccan Gold Mines (BOM:512068), the current PB Ratio is 9.81 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 Deccan Gold Mines (BOM:512068) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deccan Gold Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹245.75 is trading 249% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹70.41.
GuruFocus considers Deccan Gold Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:512068:
PB Ratio: 9.81 (32% above median its 10-year median of 7.45)
GF Value™: ₹70.41 vs. price of ₹245.75 (249% above fair value)
Industry Position: 307.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#2085 of 2362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:512068 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deccan Gold Mines Ltd is a mining company engaged in the business of gold exploration and mining. It has been involved in gold exploration activities in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh where the activities have resulted in defining many gold prospects spread across these states. Its objective is to advance these gold prospects into commercial gold production. The company's projects portfolio includes the , Hattu Schist Belt, Kalevala Gold Projects, Finland, Altyn Tor Gold Project- Naryn Province, Kyrgyzstan, Mozambique Projects, Syrjala Project, and others.
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