Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) PB Ratio: 2.41 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 154% Above Median

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NAI:CARB Carbacid Investments PLC NAI:CARB
84 GF Score
Price KES48.25
GF Value KES22.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Carbacid Investments PB Ratio?

Carbacid Investments NAI:CARB -0.92% 84 PB Ratio is 2.41 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 154% above its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates NAI:CARB with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of KES22.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Carbacid Investments ranks worse than 64.56% 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 (2026-08-23), Carbacid Investments's share price is KES48.25. Carbacid Investments's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was KES20.00. Hence, Carbacid Investments's PB Ratio of today is 2.41.

Warning Sign:

Carbacid Investments PLC stock PB Ratio (=2.41) is close to 10-year high of 2.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for Carbacid Investments's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NAI:CARB' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 0.95   Max: 2.41
Current: 2.41

During the past 13 years, Carbacid Investments's highest PB Ratio was 2.41. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.95.

NAI:CARB's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.56% of 1580 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.72 vs NAI:CARB: 2.41

During the past 12 months, Carbacid Investments's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Carbacid Investments was 10.70% per year. The lowest was -2.50% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Carbacid Investments  (NAI:CARB) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Carbacid Investments PB Ratio Related Terms


Carbacid Investments PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carbacid Investments'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.

Carbacid Investments PB Ratio Chart

Carbacid Investments Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.88 0.78 1.03 0.95 1.08

Carbacid Investments Semi-Annual Data
Jul11 Jul12 Jul13 Jul14 Jul15 Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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NAI:CARB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Carbacid Investments'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.


Carbacid Investments PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Carbacid Investments's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carbacid Investments's PB Ratio falls into.


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Carbacid Investments PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Carbacid Investments's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Jan. 2026)
=48.25/19.999
=2.41

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 2.41 mean?
Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) has a PB Ratio of 2.41 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Carbacid Investments and its competitors. This is 154% above median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Carbacid Investments' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #1020 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Carbacid Investments' PB Ratio too high?
Carbacid Investments' current PB Ratio of 2.41 is 154% above median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 2.41. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Carbacid Investments' value of 2.41 is 40.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #1020 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Carbacid Investments has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carbacid Investments' PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #1020 out of 1580 companies for PB Ratio. This places Carbacid Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Carbacid Investments' value of 2.41 is 40.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Carbacid Investments' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Carbacid Investments 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.72, based on 1,580 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. Carbacid Investments's current PB Ratio of 2.41 is 40.1% 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 Carbacid Investments and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carbacid Investments's current PB Ratio is 2.41, which is 154% above median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carbacid Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES22.41, compared to a current price of KES48.25 — trading 115.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.41, which is 154% above median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 40.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. Carbacid Investments' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB), the current PB Ratio is 2.41 as of Aug. 23, 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES48.25 is trading 115.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES22.41. GuruFocus considers Carbacid Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CARB:

  • PB Ratio: 2.41 (154% above median its 10-year median of 0.95)
  • GF Value™: KES22.41 vs. price of KES48.25 (115.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.1% above the Chemicals median (#1020 of 1580)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CARB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Carbacid Investments Business Description

Address Eldama Ravine Close, Off Eldama Ravine Road, PO Box 764, ALN House, Westlands, L.R. No. 1870/1/569, Sarit Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00606
Carbacid Investments PLC is an investment and holding company with three subsidiaries. The main activities of the business are mining and marketing of carbon dioxide gas, and investment. These are organized in the following operating segments: Trading and Investment. It derives substantial revenue from trading activities. It caters to domestic and overseas markets. Key revenue is derived from the sale of Carbon dioxide gas.
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