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Austral GroupALIM:AUSTRAC1 53 PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates LIM:AUSTRAC1 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.1.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Austral GroupA ranks better than 77.13% 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 (2026-07-17), Austral GroupA's share price is S/.1.60. Austral GroupA's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S/.2.22. Hence, Austral GroupA's PB Ratio of today is 0.72.
Good Sign:
Austral Group SAA stock PB Ratio (=0.72) is close to 1-year low of 0.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austral GroupA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:AUSTRAC1'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.72 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.72
During the past 7 years, Austral GroupA's highest PB Ratio was 0.87. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.72.
LIM:AUSTRAC1's PB Ratio is ranked better than 77.13% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs LIM:AUSTRAC1: 0.72
During the past 12 months, Austral GroupA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Austral GroupA was 10.40% per year. The lowest was 1.10% per year. And the median was 3.45% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) 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.
Austral GroupA PB Ratio Related Terms
Austral GroupA PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austral GroupA'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 Farm Products subindustry, Austral GroupA'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.
Austral GroupA PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Austral GroupA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austral GroupA'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.
Austral GroupA'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.
Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) has a PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Austral GroupA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Austral GroupA's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #435 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Austral GroupA's PB Ratio too high?
Austral GroupA's current PB Ratio of 0.72 is near median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 0.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. Austral GroupA's value of 0.72 is 47.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #435 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Austral GroupA has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austral GroupA's PB Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #435 out of 1902 companies for PB Ratio. This places Austral GroupA in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. Austral GroupA's value of 0.72 is 47.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Austral GroupA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Austral GroupA 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.36, based on 1,902 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. Austral GroupA's current PB Ratio of 0.72 is 47.1% 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 Austral GroupA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austral GroupA's current PB Ratio is 0.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austral GroupA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.1.99, compared to a current price of S/.1.60 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 47.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.36. Austral GroupA's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1), the current PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Jul. 17, 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 Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral GroupA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S/.1.60 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.1.99.
GuruFocus considers Austral GroupA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:AUSTRAC1:
PB Ratio: 0.72 (near median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: S/.1.99 vs. price of S/.1.60 (19.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#435 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:AUSTRAC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austral Group SAA is a fishing company. The company produces and markets canned, and frozen products, fish meal, and raw fish oil. The company has two main operating and reportable segments: Indirect Human Consumption (IHC), which includes fishmeal and fish oil products, and Direct Human Consumption (DHC), which includes the production of canned and frozen fish.
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