Century Paper & Board MillsKAR:CEPB 62 PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates KAR:CEPB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Forest Products companies, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks worse than 55.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Paper & Board Mills's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:CEPB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 1.21 Max: 3
Current: 0.93
During the past 13 years, Century Paper & Board Mills's highest PB Ratio was 3.00. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.21.
KAR:CEPB's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 55.64% of 275
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.81
vs KAR:CEPB: 0.93
During the past 12 months, Century Paper & Board Mills's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Century Paper & Board Mills was 25.50% per year. The lowest was -0.20% per year. And the median was 8.75% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Century Paper & Board Mills PB Ratio Related Terms
Century Paper & Board Mills PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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, Century Paper & Board Mills'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.
Century Paper & Board Mills PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Paper & Board Mills's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Paper & Board Mills'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.
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) has a PB Ratio of 0.93 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Century Paper & Board Mills' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #153 out of 275 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills' PB Ratio too high?
Century Paper & Board Mills' current PB Ratio of 0.93 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 3.00. The Forest Products industry median PB Ratio is 0.81. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 0.93 is 14.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #153 out of 275 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Paper & Board Mills has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Paper & Board Mills' PB Ratio compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #153 out of 275 companies for PB Ratio. This places Century Paper & Board Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.81. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 0.93 is 14.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Century Paper & Board Mills' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 3.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Century Paper & Board Mills 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 0.81, based on 275 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. Century Paper & Board Mills's current PB Ratio of 0.93 is 14.8% 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 Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Paper & Board Mills's current PB Ratio is 0.93, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.85, compared to a current price of ₨30.12 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.93, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 14.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.81. Century Paper & Board Mills' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB), the current PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Jun. 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.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨30.12 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.85.
GuruFocus considers Century Paper & Board Mills to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:CEPB:
PB Ratio: 0.93 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.21)
GF Value™: ₨26.85 vs. price of ₨30.12 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.8% above the Forest Products median (#153 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:CEPB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of paper, board, and related products. Its product portfolio consists of Coated Brand, Uncoated Brand, MF Paper, MG Paper, Corrugated Boxes, and others.
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