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Chandni MachinesBOM:542627 -1.06%55 PB Ratio is 2.16 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates BOM:542627 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Chandni Machines ranks worse than 71.34% 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 (2026-08-24), Chandni Machines's share price is ₹102.75. Chandni Machines's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹47.59. Hence, Chandni Machines's PB Ratio of today is 2.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chandni Machines's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:542627'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 1.11 Max: 3.64
Current: 2.16
During the past 10 years, Chandni Machines's highest PB Ratio was 3.64. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 1.11.
BOM:542627's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 71.34% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.16
vs BOM:542627: 2.16
During the past 12 months, Chandni Machines's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 50.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 29.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Chandni Machines was 699.70% per year. The lowest was 0.90% 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.
Chandni Machines PB Ratio Related Terms
Chandni Machines PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chandni Machines'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.
BOM:542627 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Chandni Machines'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.
Chandni Machines PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Chandni Machines's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chandni Machines'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.
Chandni Machines (BOM:542627) has a PB Ratio of 2.16 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Chandni Machines and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Chandni Machines' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Chandni Machines ranks #112 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Chandni Machines' PB Ratio too high?
Chandni Machines' current PB Ratio of 2.16 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 3.64. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.16. Chandni Machines' value of 2.16 is 86.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chandni Machines ranks #112 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chandni Machines has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chandni Machines' PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Chandni Machines ranks #112 out of 157 companies for PB Ratio. This places Chandni Machines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.16. Chandni Machines' value of 2.16 is 86.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chandni Machines' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Chandni Machines 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.16, based on 157 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. Chandni Machines's current PB Ratio of 2.16 is 86.2% 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 Chandni Machines and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chandni Machines's current PB Ratio is 2.16, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chandni Machines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chandni Machines (BOM:542627) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.47, compared to a current price of ₹102.75 — trading 2861.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.16, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 86.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.16. Chandni Machines' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Chandni Machines (BOM:542627), the current PB Ratio is 2.16 as of Aug. 24, 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 Chandni Machines (BOM:542627) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chandni Machines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹102.75 is trading 2861.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.47.
GuruFocus considers Chandni Machines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:542627:
PB Ratio: 2.16 (95% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: ₹3.47 vs. price of ₹102.75 (2861.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.2% above the Industrial Distribution median (#112 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542627 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chandni Machines Ltd is engaged in the trading of engineering goods and related items. It is involved in the business of manufacturing, buying, selling, reselling, importing, exporting all kinds of injection moulding machines. It offers Plastic and rubber machinery, Metal working, Machinery handling and Testing equipment. In addition, it also provides after-sales service through qualified professional technical persons. The group mainly operates in India.
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