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East Coast SteelBOM:520081 40 PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates BOM:520081 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹59.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 608 Steel companies, East Coast Steel ranks better than 73.85% 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 (2026-08-17), East Coast Steel's share price is ₹19.80. East Coast Steel's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹36.60. Hence, East Coast Steel's PB Ratio of today is 0.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for East Coast Steel's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:520081'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.71 Max: 1.78
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, East Coast Steel's highest PB Ratio was 1.78. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.71.
BOM:520081's PB Ratio is ranked better than 73.85% of 608
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs BOM:520081: 0.54
During the past 12 months, East Coast Steel's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of East Coast Steel was 186.20% per year. The lowest was -61.20% per year. And the median was 0.70% 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.
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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.
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East Coast Steel PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for East Coast Steel'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, East Coast Steel'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.
East Coast Steel PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, East Coast Steel's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East Coast Steel'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.
East Coast Steel (BOM:520081) has a PB Ratio of 0.54 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on East Coast Steel and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, East Coast Steel's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, East Coast Steel ranks #159 out of 608 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is East Coast Steel's PB Ratio too high?
East Coast Steel's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.78. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.99. East Coast Steel's value of 0.54 is 45.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East Coast Steel ranks #159 out of 608 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, East Coast Steel has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East Coast Steel's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, East Coast Steel ranks #159 out of 608 companies for PB Ratio. This puts East Coast Steel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.99. East Coast Steel's value of 0.54 is 45.5% below this benchmark. Historically, East Coast Steel's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.99, East Coast Steel 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.99, 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. East Coast Steel's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 45.5% 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 East Coast Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East Coast Steel's current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East Coast Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Coast Steel (BOM:520081) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹59.86, compared to a current price of ₹19.80 — trading 66.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 45.5% below the Steel industry median of 0.99. East Coast Steel's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 East Coast Steel (BOM:520081), the current PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Aug. 17, 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 East Coast Steel (BOM:520081) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Coast Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹19.80 is trading 66.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹59.86.
GuruFocus considers East Coast Steel to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:520081:
PB Ratio: 0.54 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: ₹59.86 vs. price of ₹19.80 (66.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.5% below the Steel median (#159 of 608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:520081 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
East Coast Steel Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of iron & steel products, including engineering products, in the international market.
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