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Octavius PlantationsBOM:542938 71 PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates BOM:542938 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹144.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Octavius Plantations ranks better than 79.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Octavius Plantations's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:542938'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.98 Max: 1.56
Current: 0.67
During the past 13 years, Octavius Plantations's highest PB Ratio was 1.56. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.98.
BOM:542938's PB Ratio is ranked better than 79.75% of 1896
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs BOM:542938: 0.67
During the past 12 months, Octavius Plantations's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Octavius Plantations was 81.80% per year. The lowest was 6.60% per year. And the median was 14.30% per year.
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Octavius Plantations PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Octavius Plantations'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 Farm Products subindustry, Octavius Plantations'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.
Octavius Plantations PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Octavius Plantations's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Octavius Plantations'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.
Octavius Plantations (BOM:542938) has a PB Ratio of 0.67 as of Aug. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Octavius Plantations and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Octavius Plantations' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Octavius Plantations ranks #384 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Octavius Plantations' PB Ratio too high?
Octavius Plantations' current PB Ratio of 0.67 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.56. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. Octavius Plantations' value of 0.67 is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Octavius Plantations ranks #384 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Octavius Plantations has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Octavius Plantations' PB Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Octavius Plantations ranks #384 out of 1896 companies for PB Ratio. This places Octavius Plantations in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. Octavius Plantations' value of 0.67 is 52.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Octavius Plantations' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Octavius Plantations 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.41, based on 1,896 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. Octavius Plantations's current PB Ratio of 0.67 is 52.5% 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 Octavius Plantations and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Octavius Plantations's current PB Ratio is 0.67, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Octavius Plantations stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octavius Plantations (BOM:542938) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹144.67, compared to a current price of ₹44.11 — trading 69.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.67, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 52.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.41. Octavius Plantations' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Octavius Plantations (BOM:542938), the current PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Aug. 22, 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 Octavius Plantations (BOM:542938) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octavius Plantations stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹44.11 is trading 69.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹144.67.
GuruFocus considers Octavius Plantations to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:542938:
PB Ratio: 0.67 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: ₹144.67 vs. price of ₹44.11 (69.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#384 of 1896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542938 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Octavius Plantations Ltd is engaged in the trading and processing of agricultural produce, with business operations mainly in India. The company began with agricultural commodities exports and now owns coffee plantations in Coorg, Karnataka, known as the Scotland of India. Coorg produces premium Arabica and Robusta coffee, catering to exports in Europe, America, and the Far East markets. It operates in two segments: Coffee and Spices, and has expanded to fruits and medicinal plants grown in Coorg. Revenue is mainly from the sale of coffee and coffee beans, with additional income from pepper trading. Octavius offers a diverse range, including premium coffee beans, ground coffee, specialty blends, tea, spices, fruits, and medicinal and aromatic plants, serving customers internationally.
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