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Kaveri Seed CoBOM:532899 +0.50%88 PB Ratio is 2.42 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 2.89. GuruFocus rates BOM:532899 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,130.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, Kaveri Seed Co ranks worse than 74.9% 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 (2026-07-25), Kaveri Seed Co's share price is ₹834.10. Kaveri Seed Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹344.19. Hence, Kaveri Seed Co's PB Ratio of today is 2.42.
Good Sign:
Kaveri Seed Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.45) is close to 2-year low of 2.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaveri Seed Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532899'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58 Med: 2.89 Max: 5.2
Current: 2.42
During the past 13 years, Kaveri Seed Co's highest PB Ratio was 5.20. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 2.89.
BOM:532899's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 74.9% of 247
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.48
vs BOM:532899: 2.42
During the past 12 months, Kaveri Seed Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kaveri Seed Co was 154.30% per year. The lowest was 2.70% per year. And the median was 15.50% 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.
Kaveri Seed Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Kaveri Seed Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaveri Seed Co'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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Kaveri Seed Co'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.
Kaveri Seed Co PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaveri Seed Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaveri Seed Co'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.
Kaveri Seed Co'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.
Kaveri Seed Co (BOM:532899) has a PB Ratio of 2.42 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kaveri Seed Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 2.89. Over the past decade, Kaveri Seed Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaveri Seed Co ranks #185 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Kaveri Seed Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kaveri Seed Co's current PB Ratio of 2.42 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 5.20. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.48. Kaveri Seed Co's value of 2.42 is 63.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaveri Seed Co ranks #185 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaveri Seed Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaveri Seed Co's PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Kaveri Seed Co ranks #185 out of 247 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kaveri Seed Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.48. Kaveri Seed Co's value of 2.42 is 63.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kaveri Seed Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 5.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.89 vs. the industry median of 1.48, Kaveri Seed Co 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 an Agriculture company?
The median PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.48, based on 247 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. Kaveri Seed Co's current PB Ratio of 2.42 is 63.5% 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 Kaveri Seed Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaveri Seed Co's current PB Ratio is 2.42, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 2.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaveri Seed Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaveri Seed Co (BOM:532899) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,130.99, compared to a current price of ₹834.10 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.42, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.89 and 63.5% above the Agriculture industry median of 1.48. Kaveri Seed Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Kaveri Seed Co (BOM:532899), the current PB Ratio is 2.42 as of Jul. 25, 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 Kaveri Seed Co (BOM:532899) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaveri Seed Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹834.10 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,130.99.
GuruFocus considers Kaveri Seed Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532899:
PB Ratio: 2.42 (16% below median its 10-year median of 2.89)
GF Value™: ₹1,130.99 vs. price of ₹834.10 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.5% above the Agriculture median (#185 of 247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532899 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaveri Seed Co Ltd is an Indian seed company. It is engaged in the production and distribution of high-quality hybrid seeds. The company's operating segment includes Seeds; Micronutrients and Vegetables. It generates maximum revenue from the Seeds segment. The company's field crop products include corn, paddy, cotton, sunflower, mustard, sorghum, pulses, bajra, and wheat whereas vegetable products include tomatoes, okra, chilies, watermelon, gourds, and brinjal. The company operates in a single principal geographical area which is India.
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