JS BankKAR:JSBL +0.89%36 PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates KAR:JSBL with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨13.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,515 Banks companies, JS Bank ranks better than 93% 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 (2026-06-26), JS Bank's share price is ₨12.52. JS Bank's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨32.44. Hence, JS Bank's PB Ratio of today is 0.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for JS Bank's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:JSBL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.42 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.39
During the past 4 years, JS Bank's highest PB Ratio was 0.69. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.42.
KAR:JSBL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 93% of 1515
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs KAR:JSBL: 0.39
During the past 12 months, JS Bank'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 23.70% per year.
During the past 4 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of JS Bank was 23.70% per year. The lowest was 23.70% per year. And the median was 23.70% 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.
JS Bank PB Ratio Related Terms
JS Bank PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JS Bank'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, JS Bank'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.
JS Bank PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, JS Bank's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JS Bank'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.
JS Bank'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.
JS Bank (KAR:JSBL) has a PB Ratio of 0.39 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on JS Bank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, JS Bank's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, JS Bank ranks #106 out of 1515 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is JS Bank's PB Ratio too high?
JS Bank's current PB Ratio of 0.39 is near median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.69. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. JS Bank's value of 0.39 is 63.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JS Bank ranks #106 out of 1515 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JS Bank has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JS Bank's PB Ratio compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, JS Bank ranks #106 out of 1515 companies for PB Ratio. This places JS Bank in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. JS Bank's value of 0.39 is 63.9% below this benchmark. Historically, JS Bank's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 1.08, JS Bank has consistently been below 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 Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.08, based on 1,515 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. JS Bank's current PB Ratio of 0.39 is 63.9% below 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 JS Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JS Bank's current PB Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JS Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JS Bank (KAR:JSBL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨13.58, compared to a current price of ₨12.52 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 63.9% below the Banks industry median of 1.08. JS Bank's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 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 JS Bank (KAR:JSBL), the current PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jun. 26, 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 JS Bank (KAR:JSBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JS Bank stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨12.52 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨13.58.
GuruFocus considers JS Bank to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:JSBL:
PB Ratio: 0.39 (near median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: ₨13.58 vs. price of ₨12.52 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.9% below the Banks median (#106 of 1515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:JSBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JS Bank Ltd is involved in providing financial services. The company operates in various business segments: Retail Banking; Corporate /Commercial Banking; Treasury; Investment, International, and Institutional; Banking; Zindigi; and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Retail Banking segment. Retail banking includes branch banking, small and medium enterprises, direct sales, private banking, product management, branch distribution network and tele sales. Geographically, the company operates in Bahrain and Pakistan. Its products include: Cash Settled Futures (CSF), Government Debt Securities-Primary Market Auction; Equity; Fixed Income-Secondary Market Trading; RDA - Roshan Equity Investment (REI); Derivatives; Exchange Traded Funds; Margin Trading System (MTS); and Sahulat Account.
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