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Popular FoundationsBOM:544259 -2.60%35 PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates BOM:544259 with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,726 Construction companies, Popular Foundations ranks worse than 52.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Popular Foundations's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544259'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18 Med: 1.55 Max: 3.14
Current: 1.41
During the past 6 years, Popular Foundations's highest PB Ratio was 3.14. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 1.55.
BOM:544259's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 52.14% of 1726
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.34
vs BOM:544259: 1.41
During the past 12 months, Popular Foundations's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 43.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 31.90% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Popular Foundations was 45.60% per year. The lowest was 20.20% per year. And the median was 43.00% 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.
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Popular Foundations PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Popular Foundations'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Popular Foundations'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.
Popular Foundations PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Popular Foundations's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Popular Foundations'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.
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a PB Ratio of 1.41 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Popular Foundations and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, Popular Foundations' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #900 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Popular Foundations' PB Ratio too high?
Popular Foundations' current PB Ratio of 1.41 is near median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 3.14. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Popular Foundations' value of 1.41 is 5.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #900 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Popular Foundations has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Popular Foundations' PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #900 out of 1726 companies for PB Ratio. This places Popular Foundations in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Popular Foundations' value of 1.41 is 5.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Popular Foundations' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Popular Foundations 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.34, based on 1,726 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. Popular Foundations's current PB Ratio of 1.41 is 5.2% 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 Popular Foundations and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Popular Foundations's current PB Ratio is 1.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Popular Foundations stock overvalued right now?
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a current PB Ratio of 1.41. The current PB Ratio is 1.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 5.2% above the Construction industry median of 1.34. Popular Foundations' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 10 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 Popular Foundations (BOM:544259), the current PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Aug. 06, 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.
Popular Foundations Ltd is a company engaged in engineering and construction activities, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions within the construction sector. The company is recognized for its expertise in handling a diverse range of projects, including commercial buildings, hotels, factories, art centres, residential buildings, and educational institutions. It is committed to delivering quality construction services that meet the specific needs of its clients across various industries.
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