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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 (2026-08-16), PGP Glass Ceylon's share price is රු56.80. PGP Glass Ceylon's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was රු16.79. Hence, PGP Glass Ceylon's PB Ratio of today is 3.38.
Good Sign:
PGP Glass Ceylon PLC stock PB Ratio (=3.38) is close to 1-year low of 3.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for PGP Glass Ceylon's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
COL:GLAS.N0000'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.7 Max: 4.47
Current: 3.38
During the past 13 years, PGP Glass Ceylon's highest PB Ratio was 4.47. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.70.
COL:GLAS.N0000's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 1.26
vs COL:GLAS.N0000: 3.38
During the past 12 months, PGP Glass Ceylon's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 22.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of PGP Glass Ceylon was 27.60% per year. The lowest was 3.00% per year. And the median was 8.80% 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.
PGP Glass Ceylon PB Ratio Related Terms
PGP Glass Ceylon PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PGP Glass Ceylon'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.
COL:GLAS.N0000 vs SW, PKG, IP: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, PGP Glass Ceylon'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.
PGP Glass Ceylon PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PGP Glass Ceylon's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PGP Glass Ceylon'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.
PGP Glass Ceylon (COL:GLAS.N0000) has a PB Ratio of 3.38 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on PGP Glass Ceylon and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 1.70. Over the past decade, PGP Glass Ceylon's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 4.47.
Is PGP Glass Ceylon's PB Ratio too high?
PGP Glass Ceylon's current PB Ratio of 3.38 is 99% above median its 10-year median of 1.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 4.47. The Packaging & Containers industry median PB Ratio is 1.26. PGP Glass Ceylon's value of 3.38 is 168.3% above this industry median. Overall, PGP Glass Ceylon has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PGP Glass Ceylon's PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
PGP Glass Ceylon's PB Ratio of 3.38 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.26. PGP Glass Ceylon's value of 3.38 is 168.3% above this benchmark. Historically, PGP Glass Ceylon's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 4.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 1.26, PGP Glass Ceylon 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.26, based on 394 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. PGP Glass Ceylon's current PB Ratio of 3.38 is 168.3% 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 PGP Glass Ceylon and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PGP Glass Ceylon's current PB Ratio is 3.38, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PGP Glass Ceylon stock overvalued right now?
PGP Glass Ceylon (COL:GLAS.N0000) has a current PB Ratio of 3.38. The stock's GF Value™ is රු34.23, compared to a current price of රු56.80 — trading 65.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.38, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 168.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.26. PGP Glass Ceylon's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 4 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 PGP Glass Ceylon (COL:GLAS.N0000), the current PB Ratio is 3.38 as of Aug. 16, 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 PGP Glass Ceylon (COL:GLAS.N0000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGP Glass Ceylon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of රු56.80 is trading 65.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of රු34.23.
Key valuation signals for COL:GLAS.N0000:
PB Ratio: 3.38 (99% above median its 10-year median of 1.70)
GF Value™: රු34.23 vs. price of රු56.80 (65.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 168.3% above the Packaging & Containers median
No single metric tells the full story. See the COL:GLAS.N0000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PGP Glass Ceylon PLC is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of glass bottles. It manufactures and sells bottles for Food and Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics and Perfume industries. The company has two reportable segments; sales and export sales. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Export sales segment.
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