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Jagran PrakashanBOM:532705 -0.50%81 PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates BOM:532705 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹78.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 920 Media - Diversified companies, Jagran Prakashan ranks better than 75.65% 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 (2026-08-19), Jagran Prakashan's share price is ₹61.60. Jagran Prakashan's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹92.60. Hence, Jagran Prakashan's PB Ratio of today is 0.67.
Good Sign:
Jagran Prakashan Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.67) is close to 3-year low of 0.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jagran Prakashan's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532705'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 0.89 Max: 2.98
Current: 0.67
During the past 13 years, Jagran Prakashan's highest PB Ratio was 2.98. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.89.
BOM:532705's PB Ratio is ranked better than 75.65% of 920
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.28
vs BOM:532705: 0.67
During the past 12 months, Jagran Prakashan's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Jagran Prakashan was 87.00% per year. The lowest was -1.40% per year. And the median was 8.20% 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.
Jagran Prakashan PB Ratio Related Terms
Jagran Prakashan PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jagran Prakashan'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 Publishing subindustry, Jagran Prakashan'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.
Jagran Prakashan PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Jagran Prakashan's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jagran Prakashan'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.
Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) has a PB Ratio of 0.67 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Jagran Prakashan and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Jagran Prakashan's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Jagran Prakashan ranks #224 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Jagran Prakashan's PB Ratio too high?
Jagran Prakashan's current PB Ratio of 0.67 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 2.98. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. Jagran Prakashan's value of 0.67 is 47.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jagran Prakashan ranks #224 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jagran Prakashan has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jagran Prakashan's PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Jagran Prakashan ranks #224 out of 920 companies for PB Ratio. This places Jagran Prakashan in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. Jagran Prakashan's value of 0.67 is 47.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Jagran Prakashan's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Jagran Prakashan 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 1.28, based on 920 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. Jagran Prakashan's current PB Ratio of 0.67 is 47.7% 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 Jagran Prakashan and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jagran Prakashan's current PB Ratio is 0.67, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jagran Prakashan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹78.15, compared to a current price of ₹61.60 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.67, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 47.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.28. Jagran Prakashan's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705), the current PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Aug. 19, 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 Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jagran Prakashan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹61.60 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹78.15.
GuruFocus considers Jagran Prakashan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532705:
PB Ratio: 0.67 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: ₹78.15 vs. price of ₹61.60 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#224 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532705 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jagran Prakashan Ltd is a India based company along with subsidiaries engaged in printing and publication of newspapers and magazines and operating private FM radio stations through the brand Radio City. The company has organized its business into three categories: Printing, publishing, and digital; FM Radio business; and Others comprising outdoor advertising and event management and activation services. The company's majority of revenue is derived through the printing, publishing, and digital segment from India. Some of the company's popular publications include Dainik Jagran, Mid-day, Sakhi, Inquilab, and Naidunia among others.
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