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Ajanta SoyaBOM:519216 -1.30%63 PB Ratio is 1.02 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 1.74. GuruFocus rates BOM:519216 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹37.04 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajanta Soya ranks better than 61.72% 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 (2026-07-29), Ajanta Soya's share price is ₹21.22. Ajanta Soya's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹20.87. Hence, Ajanta Soya's PB Ratio of today is 1.02.
Good Sign:
Ajanta Soya Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.02) is close to 5-year low of 1.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ajanta Soya's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:519216'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 1.74 Max: 4.1
Current: 1.02
During the past 13 years, Ajanta Soya's highest PB Ratio was 4.10. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.74.
BOM:519216's PB Ratio is ranked better than 61.72% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs BOM:519216: 1.02
During the past 12 months, Ajanta Soya's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ajanta Soya was 40.60% per year. The lowest was -0.40% per year. And the median was 10.00% 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.
Ajanta Soya PB Ratio Related Terms
Ajanta Soya PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajanta Soya'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajanta Soya'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.
Ajanta Soya PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajanta Soya's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajanta Soya'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.
Ajanta Soya'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.
Ajanta Soya (BOM:519216) has a PB Ratio of 1.02 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ajanta Soya and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 1.74. Over the past decade, Ajanta Soya's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajanta Soya ranks #727 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Ajanta Soya's PB Ratio too high?
Ajanta Soya's current PB Ratio of 1.02 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 4.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Ajanta Soya's value of 1.02 is 24.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajanta Soya ranks #727 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ajanta Soya has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajanta Soya's PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajanta Soya ranks #727 out of 1899 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Ajanta Soya in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Ajanta Soya's value of 1.02 is 24.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Ajanta Soya's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 4.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.74 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Ajanta Soya 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.35, based on 1,899 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. Ajanta Soya's current PB Ratio of 1.02 is 24.4% 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 Ajanta Soya and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajanta Soya's current PB Ratio is 1.02, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajanta Soya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajanta Soya (BOM:519216) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹37.04, compared to a current price of ₹21.22 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.02, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.74 and 24.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.35. Ajanta Soya's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Ajanta Soya (BOM:519216), the current PB Ratio is 1.02 as of Jul. 29, 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 Ajanta Soya (BOM:519216) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajanta Soya stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹21.22 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹37.04.
GuruFocus considers Ajanta Soya to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:519216:
PB Ratio: 1.02 (41% below median its 10-year median of 1.74)
GF Value™: ₹37.04 vs. price of ₹21.22 (42.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#727 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:519216 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajanta Soya Ltd engages in the manufacture of vanaspati and refined oil with shortening products for the bakery like biscuits, puffs, pastries, and other applications. Its brands include Anchal, Dhruv, and Parv. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of Vanaspati & refined oil.
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