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Associated CoatersBOM:544183 -2.90%21 PB Ratio is 1.74 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 2.20. GuruFocus rates BOM:544183 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,051 Business Services companies, Associated Coaters ranks worse than 53.09% on this metric.
Associated Coaters Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.59) is close to 3-year low of 1.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Associated Coaters's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544183'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49 Med: 2.2 Max: 27.41
Current: 1.74
During the past 6 years, Associated Coaters's highest PB Ratio was 27.41. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 2.20.
BOM:544183's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 53.09% of 1051
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs BOM:544183: 1.74
During the past 12 months, Associated Coaters's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 123.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 223.30% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Associated Coaters was 311.60% per year. The lowest was 123.20% per year. And the median was 248.30% 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.
Associated Coaters PB Ratio Related Terms
Associated Coaters PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Associated Coaters'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:544183 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Associated Coaters'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.
Associated Coaters PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Associated Coaters's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated Coaters'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.
Associated Coaters (BOM:544183) has a PB Ratio of 1.74 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Associated Coaters and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 2.20. Over the past decade, Associated Coaters' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 27.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated Coaters ranks #558 out of 1051 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Associated Coaters' PB Ratio too high?
Associated Coaters' current PB Ratio of 1.74 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 27.41. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. Associated Coaters' value of 1.74 is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Associated Coaters ranks #558 out of 1051 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Associated Coaters has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated Coaters' PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Associated Coaters ranks #558 out of 1051 companies for PB Ratio. This places Associated Coaters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. Associated Coaters' value of 1.74 is 3.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Associated Coaters' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 27.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.20 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Associated Coaters 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 a Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.68, based on 1,051 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. Associated Coaters's current PB Ratio of 1.74 is 3.6% 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 Associated Coaters and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated Coaters's current PB Ratio is 1.74, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated Coaters stock overvalued right now?
Associated Coaters (BOM:544183) has a current PB Ratio of 1.74. The current PB Ratio is 1.74, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.20 and 3.6% above the Business Services industry median of 1.68. Associated Coaters' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Associated Coaters (BOM:544183), the current PB Ratio is 1.74 as of Aug. 08, 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.
Associated Coaters Ltd is engaged in the business of providing services by way of pre-treatment and powder coating of aluminium extrusions in the Architect and Real Estate Industry. The company's process begins with surface cleaning to eliminate dirt, grease, or other contaminants, followed by the application of a strategic chemical solution to enhance powder coating adhesion. Techniques such as acidic surface etching and specialized pretreatment agents ensure optimal surface wettability.
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