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Sharda IspatBOM:513548 +1.77%82 PB Ratio is 1.18 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates BOM:513548 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹251.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 608 Steel companies, Sharda Ispat ranks worse than 59.54% 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 (2026-08-16), Sharda Ispat's share price is ₹152.00. Sharda Ispat's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹128.93. Hence, Sharda Ispat's PB Ratio of today is 1.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sharda Ispat's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513548'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.48 Max: 6.88
Current: 1.18
During the past 13 years, Sharda Ispat's highest PB Ratio was 6.88. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.48.
BOM:513548's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 59.54% of 608
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs BOM:513548: 1.18
During the past 12 months, Sharda Ispat's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 26.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sharda Ispat was 48.40% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 19.50% 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.
Sharda Ispat PB Ratio Related Terms
Sharda Ispat PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sharda Ispat'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 Steel subindustry, Sharda Ispat'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.
Sharda Ispat PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sharda Ispat's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sharda Ispat'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.
Sharda Ispat'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.
Sharda Ispat (BOM:513548) has a PB Ratio of 1.18 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sharda Ispat and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Sharda Ispat's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 6.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Sharda Ispat ranks #362 out of 608 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Sharda Ispat's PB Ratio too high?
Sharda Ispat's current PB Ratio of 1.18 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 6.88. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.98. Sharda Ispat's value of 1.18 is 20.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sharda Ispat ranks #362 out of 608 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sharda Ispat has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sharda Ispat's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sharda Ispat ranks #362 out of 608 companies for PB Ratio. This places Sharda Ispat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.98. Sharda Ispat's value of 1.18 is 20.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sharda Ispat's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 6.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Sharda Ispat 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 0.98, based on 608 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. Sharda Ispat's current PB Ratio of 1.18 is 20.4% 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 Sharda Ispat and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sharda Ispat's current PB Ratio is 1.18, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sharda Ispat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharda Ispat (BOM:513548) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹251.01, compared to a current price of ₹152.00 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.18, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 20.4% above the Steel industry median of 0.98. Sharda Ispat's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Sharda Ispat (BOM:513548), the current PB Ratio is 1.18 as of Aug. 16, 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 Sharda Ispat (BOM:513548) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharda Ispat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹152.00 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹251.01.
GuruFocus considers Sharda Ispat to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513548:
PB Ratio: 1.18 (20% below median its 10-year median of 1.48)
GF Value™: ₹251.01 vs. price of ₹152.00 (39.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.4% above the Steel median (#362 of 608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513548 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sharda Ispat Ltd is engaged in the iron and steel business. It manufactures alloy, carbon, and spring steel rolled products to the various automobile OEM component manufacturer, as well as forging and bright bar industries. Its product offerings comprise Flats, Round Bars, and Square Bars. The majority of revenue comes from India.
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