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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 (2026-08-21), Ceylon Tobacco Co's share price is රු1770.00. Ceylon Tobacco Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was රු57.72. Hence, Ceylon Tobacco Co's PB Ratio of today is 30.67.
Warning Sign:
Ceylon Tobacco Co PLC stock PB Ratio (=30.67) is close to 5-year high of 32.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ceylon Tobacco Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
COL:CTC.N0000'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.49 Med: 24.58 Max: 51.03
Current: 30.67
During the past 13 years, Ceylon Tobacco Co's highest PB Ratio was 51.03. The lowest was 6.49. And the median was 24.58.
COL:CTC.N0000's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Tobacco Products industry.
Industry Median: 3.04
vs COL:CTC.N0000: 30.67
During the past 12 months, Ceylon Tobacco Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ceylon Tobacco Co was 55.80% per year. The lowest was -14.20% per year. And the median was 5.50% 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.
Ceylon Tobacco Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Ceylon Tobacco Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ceylon Tobacco Co'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 Tobacco subindustry, Ceylon Tobacco Co'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.
Ceylon Tobacco Co PB Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ceylon Tobacco Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ceylon Tobacco Co'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.
Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000) has a PB Ratio of 30.67 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ceylon Tobacco Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 24.58. Over the past decade, Ceylon Tobacco Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 6.49 to 51.03.
Is Ceylon Tobacco Co's PB Ratio too high?
Ceylon Tobacco Co's current PB Ratio of 30.67 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 24.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.49 to a high of 51.03. The Tobacco Products industry median PB Ratio is 3.04. Ceylon Tobacco Co's value of 30.67 is 908.9% above this industry median. Overall, Ceylon Tobacco Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ceylon Tobacco Co's PB Ratio compare to PM and MO?
Ceylon Tobacco Co's PB Ratio of 30.67 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 3.04. Ceylon Tobacco Co's value of 30.67 is 908.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ceylon Tobacco Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 6.49 to 51.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.58 vs. the industry median of 3.04, Ceylon Tobacco Co 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Tobacco Products companies is 3.04, based on 42 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. Ceylon Tobacco Co's current PB Ratio of 30.67 is 908.9% 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 Ceylon Tobacco Co and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ceylon Tobacco Co's current PB Ratio is 30.67, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 24.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ceylon Tobacco Co stock overvalued right now?
Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000) has a current PB Ratio of 30.67. The stock's GF Value™ is රු1,410.70, compared to a current price of රු1,770.00 — trading 25.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 30.67, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 24.58 and 908.9% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 3.04. Ceylon Tobacco Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000), the current PB Ratio is 30.67 as of Aug. 21, 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 Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceylon Tobacco Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of රු1,770.00 is trading 25.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of රු1,410.70.
Key valuation signals for COL:CTC.N0000:
PB Ratio: 30.67 (25% above median its 10-year median of 24.58)
GF Value™: රු1,410.70 vs. price of රු1,770.00 (25.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 908.9% above the Tobacco Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the COL:CTC.N0000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ceylon Tobacco Co PLC is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of cigarettes. Its brand portfolio includes Dunhill Blue, Dunhill Tube, John Player Gold Leaf (20's and 12's), John Player Gold Pro, John Player Gold, Benson & Hedges and Capstan. The Company derives the majority of its revenue from the domestic market.
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