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Kasturi Metal CompositeBOM:544688 -4.85%17 PB Ratio is 1.52 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.68. GuruFocus rates BOM:544688 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Steel companies, Kasturi Metal Composite ranks worse than 69.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kasturi Metal Composite's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544688'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36 Med: 1.68 Max: 4.23
Current: 1.52
During the past 4 years, Kasturi Metal Composite's highest PB Ratio was 4.23. The lowest was 1.36. And the median was 1.68.
BOM:544688's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 69.29% of 609
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs BOM:544688: 1.52
During the past 12 months, Kasturi Metal Composite's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 108.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 74.00% per year.
During the past 4 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kasturi Metal Composite was 74.00% per year. The lowest was 74.00% per year. And the median was 74.00% 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.
* 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.
Kasturi Metal Composite PB Ratio Chart
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BOM:544688 vs NUE, STLD, RS: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kasturi Metal Composite'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.
Kasturi Metal Composite PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kasturi Metal Composite's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kasturi Metal Composite'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.
Kasturi Metal Composite (BOM:544688) has a PB Ratio of 1.52 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kasturi Metal Composite and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, Kasturi Metal Composite's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.36 to 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Kasturi Metal Composite ranks #422 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Kasturi Metal Composite's PB Ratio too high?
Kasturi Metal Composite's current PB Ratio of 1.52 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 4.23. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Kasturi Metal Composite's value of 1.52 is 56.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kasturi Metal Composite ranks #422 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kasturi Metal Composite has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kasturi Metal Composite's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kasturi Metal Composite ranks #422 out of 609 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kasturi Metal Composite in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Kasturi Metal Composite's value of 1.52 is 56.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kasturi Metal Composite's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.36 to 4.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Kasturi Metal Composite 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.97, based on 609 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. Kasturi Metal Composite's current PB Ratio of 1.52 is 56.7% 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 Kasturi Metal Composite and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kasturi Metal Composite's current PB Ratio is 1.52, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kasturi Metal Composite stock overvalued right now?
Kasturi Metal Composite (BOM:544688) has a current PB Ratio of 1.52. The current PB Ratio is 1.52, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 56.7% above the Steel industry median of 0.97. Kasturi Metal Composite's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 3 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 Kasturi Metal Composite (BOM:544688), the current PB Ratio is 1.52 as of Aug. 13, 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.
Kasturi Metal Composite Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing supply and export of steel fiber products for industrial applications. Its product portfolio includes Loose Hook-End Steel Fiber, Glued Hook-End Steel Fiber and Flat Crimped Steel Fiber, available in various sizes and configurations for fiber-reinforced concrete applications.
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