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Subam PapersBOM:544267 -4.44%11 PB Ratio is 1.46 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates BOM:544267 with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Forest Products companies, Subam Papers ranks worse than 74.91% 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 (2026-08-27), Subam Papers's share price is ₹212.15. Subam Papers's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹144.98. Hence, Subam Papers's PB Ratio of today is 1.46.
Warning Sign:
Subam Papers Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.48) is close to 2-year high of 1.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Subam Papers's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544267'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 1.05 Max: 1.62
Current: 1.46
During the past 5 years, Subam Papers's highest PB Ratio was 1.62. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.05.
BOM:544267's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 74.91% of 271
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.79
vs BOM:544267: 1.46
During the past 12 months, Subam Papers's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 26.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Subam Papers was 26.70% per year. The lowest was 24.50% per year. And the median was 25.60% 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.
Subam Papers PB Ratio Related Terms
Subam Papers PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Subam Papers'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Subam Papers'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.
Subam Papers PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Subam Papers's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Subam Papers'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.
Subam Papers's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Subam Papers (BOM:544267) has a PB Ratio of 1.46 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Subam Papers and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, Subam Papers' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Subam Papers ranks #203 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Subam Papers' PB Ratio too high?
Subam Papers' current PB Ratio of 1.46 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.62. The Forest Products industry median PB Ratio is 0.79. Subam Papers' value of 1.46 is 84.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Subam Papers ranks #203 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Subam Papers has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Subam Papers' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Subam Papers ranks #203 out of 271 companies for PB Ratio. This places Subam Papers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.79. Subam Papers' value of 1.46 is 84.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Subam Papers' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 0.79, Subam Papers 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 Forest Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.79, based on 271 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. Subam Papers's current PB Ratio of 1.46 is 84.8% 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 Subam Papers and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Subam Papers's current PB Ratio is 1.46, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Subam Papers stock overvalued right now?
Subam Papers (BOM:544267) has a current PB Ratio of 1.46. The current PB Ratio is 1.46, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 84.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.79. Subam Papers' overall GF Score™ is 11/100 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 Subam Papers (BOM:544267), the current PB Ratio is 1.46 as of Aug. 27, 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.
Subam Papers Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of Kraft Paper and Paper Products. The company does not manufacture its products from wood pulp, but instead, it uses waste paper as its raw material. Its products include Kraft Paper, Paper Cones & Tubes, Duplex Boards, and Corrugated Boxes. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue through domestic sales and also exports its products to other countries.
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