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Somany CeramicsBOM:531548 -0.76%84 PB Ratio is 2.53 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.87. GuruFocus rates BOM:531548 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹738.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,726 Construction companies, Somany Ceramics ranks worse than 72.89% 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 (2026-08-18), Somany Ceramics's share price is ₹519.55. Somany Ceramics's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹205.39. Hence, Somany Ceramics's PB Ratio of today is 2.53.
Warning Sign:
Somany Ceramics Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.55) is close to 1-year high of 2.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Somany Ceramics's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531548'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 2.87 Max: 5.23
Current: 2.53
During the past 13 years, Somany Ceramics's highest PB Ratio was 5.23. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 2.87.
BOM:531548's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 72.89% of 1726
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.34
vs BOM:531548: 2.53
During the past 12 months, Somany Ceramics's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Somany Ceramics was 33.00% per year. The lowest was 3.20% per year. And the median was 15.00% 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.
Somany Ceramics PB Ratio Related Terms
Somany Ceramics PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Somany Ceramics'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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Somany Ceramics'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.
Somany Ceramics PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Somany Ceramics's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Somany Ceramics'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.
Somany Ceramics'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.
Somany Ceramics (BOM:531548) has a PB Ratio of 2.53 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Somany Ceramics and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.87. Over the past decade, Somany Ceramics' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 5.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Somany Ceramics ranks #1258 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Somany Ceramics' PB Ratio too high?
Somany Ceramics' current PB Ratio of 2.53 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 5.23. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Somany Ceramics' value of 2.53 is 88.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Somany Ceramics ranks #1258 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Somany Ceramics has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Somany Ceramics' PB Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Somany Ceramics ranks #1258 out of 1726 companies for PB Ratio. This places Somany Ceramics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Somany Ceramics' value of 2.53 is 88.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Somany Ceramics' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 5.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Somany Ceramics 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.34, based on 1,726 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. Somany Ceramics's current PB Ratio of 2.53 is 88.8% 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 Somany Ceramics and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Somany Ceramics's current PB Ratio is 2.53, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Somany Ceramics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Somany Ceramics (BOM:531548) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹738.10, compared to a current price of ₹519.55 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.53, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 88.8% above the Construction industry median of 1.34. Somany Ceramics' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Somany Ceramics (BOM:531548), the current PB Ratio is 2.53 as of Aug. 18, 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 Somany Ceramics (BOM:531548) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Somany Ceramics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹519.55 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹738.10.
GuruFocus considers Somany Ceramics to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531548:
PB Ratio: 2.53 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.87)
GF Value™: ₹738.10 vs. price of ₹519.55 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.8% above the Construction median (#1258 of 1726)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531548 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Somany Ceramics Ltd is an India based manufacturer and marketer of tiles, sanitary ware, and bath fittings products. It offers products such as Floor tiles, Wall tiles and claddings, Tile laying solutions, and Sanitary ware products, such as toilets, basins, urinals, sinks, cabinet basins, cisterns, and seat covers. It also provides CP fittings, such as Faucets, Showers, accessories, and allied products. The business activity of the company falls within the primary segment of Ceramic tiles and Allied products. It derives key revenue from the sale of Tiles.
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