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Universal ArtsBOM:532378 +11.54%38 PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 229% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates BOM:532378 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹0.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Media - Diversified companies, Universal Arts ranks better than 74.16% 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 (2026-08-29), Universal Arts's share price is ₹5.80. Universal Arts's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹7.32. Hence, Universal Arts's PB Ratio of today is 0.79.
Warning Sign:
Universal Arts Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.75) is close to 10-year high of 0.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Arts's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532378'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.82
Current: 0.79
During the past 13 years, Universal Arts's highest PB Ratio was 0.82. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.24.
BOM:532378's PB Ratio is ranked better than 74.16% of 921
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.31
vs BOM:532378: 0.79
During the past 12 months, Universal Arts's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Universal Arts was 3.00% per year. The lowest was -2.30% per year. And the median was -0.75% 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.
Universal Arts PB Ratio Related Terms
Universal Arts PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Arts'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 Entertainment subindustry, Universal Arts'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.
Universal Arts PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Arts's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Arts'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.
Universal Arts'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.
Universal Arts (BOM:532378) has a PB Ratio of 0.79 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Universal Arts and its competitors. This is 229% above median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Universal Arts' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Arts ranks #238 out of 921 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Universal Arts' PB Ratio too high?
Universal Arts' current PB Ratio of 0.79 is 229% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.82. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. Universal Arts' value of 0.79 is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Arts ranks #238 out of 921 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Arts has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Arts' PB Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Arts ranks #238 out of 921 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Universal Arts in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. Universal Arts' value of 0.79 is 39.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Arts' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 1.31, Universal Arts 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.31, based on 921 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. Universal Arts's current PB Ratio of 0.79 is 39.7% 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 Universal Arts and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Arts's current PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 229% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Arts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Arts (BOM:532378) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹0.91, compared to a current price of ₹5.80 — trading 537.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 229% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 39.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.31. Universal Arts' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 Universal Arts (BOM:532378), the current PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 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 Universal Arts (BOM:532378) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Arts stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5.80 is trading 537.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹0.91.
GuruFocus considers Universal Arts to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532378:
PB Ratio: 0.79 (229% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: ₹0.91 vs. price of ₹5.80 (537.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#238 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532378 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Arts Ltd is engaged in the business of media such as TV serials, feature film production, trading in film rights, and television software, etc. It has its EDIT V6 real-time non-linear editing systems, which are used by the company for editing serials of other production houses as well as its own. The company mainly focuses on acquiring negative rights (i.e., absolute rights) of films, and offering them to Doordarshan for a one-time single telecast, and the overseas rights are sold country-wise to various buyers.
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