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Universal AutofoundryBOM:539314 +2.89%52 PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates BOM:539314 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹92.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,295 Vehicles & Parts companies, Universal Autofoundry ranks better than 64.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Autofoundry's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:539314'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 2.09 Max: 5.41
Current: 0.94
During the past 12 years, Universal Autofoundry's highest PB Ratio was 5.41. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 2.09.
BOM:539314's PB Ratio is ranked better than 64.4% of 1295
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.4
vs BOM:539314: 0.94
During the past 12 months, Universal Autofoundry's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.80% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Universal Autofoundry was 43.50% per year. The lowest was -6.20% per year. And the median was 29.40% 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.
* 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Universal Autofoundry'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 Autofoundry PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Autofoundry's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Autofoundry'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.
Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) has a PB Ratio of 0.94 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Universal Autofoundry and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 2.09. Over the past decade, Universal Autofoundry's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 5.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #461 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Universal Autofoundry's PB Ratio too high?
Universal Autofoundry's current PB Ratio of 0.94 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 5.41. The Vehicles & Parts industry median PB Ratio is 1.40. Universal Autofoundry's value of 0.94 is 32.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #461 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Autofoundry has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Autofoundry's PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #461 out of 1295 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Universal Autofoundry in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.40. Universal Autofoundry's value of 0.94 is 32.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Autofoundry's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 5.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.09 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Universal Autofoundry 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.40, based on 1,295 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 Autofoundry's current PB Ratio of 0.94 is 32.9% 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 Autofoundry and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Autofoundry's current PB Ratio is 0.94, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Autofoundry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹92.05, compared to a current price of ₹53.00 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.94, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.09 and 32.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.40. Universal Autofoundry's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314), the current PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Aug. 13, 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 Autofoundry (BOM:539314) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Autofoundry stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹53.00 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹92.05.
GuruFocus considers Universal Autofoundry to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539314:
PB Ratio: 0.94 (55% below median its 10-year median of 2.09)
GF Value™: ₹92.05 vs. price of ₹53.00 (42.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#461 of 1295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539314 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Autofoundry Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of iron castings. The company manufactures castings components in grey iron and ductile iron for the automotive sector. The company supplies castings in machined and as-cast conditions with surface treatment as per requirements. In addition, it also offers products to various industries such as commercial vehicles, tractors, passenger cars, earthmovers, and construction. The company also offers components that include Suspension Brackets, Differential Housings, Hubs, Brake Drums, Flywheels, Adjuster Nuts, Pulleys, Dampers, and more, which are widely utilized in the commercial vehicle and engineering sectors.
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