Aakash Exploration Services (NSE:AAKASH) PB Ratio: 1.42 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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NSE:AAKASH Aakash Exploration Services Ltd NSE:AAKASH
80 GF Score
Price ₹8.95
GF Value ₹11.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Aakash Exploration Services PB Ratio?

Aakash Exploration Services NSE:AAKASH -0.33% 80 PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates NSE:AAKASH with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹11.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 927 Oil & Gas companies, Aakash Exploration Services ranks better than 51.46% 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 (2026-08-04), Aakash Exploration Services's share price is ₹8.95. Aakash Exploration Services's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6.31. Hence, Aakash Exploration Services's PB Ratio of today is 1.42.

Good Sign:

Aakash Exploration Services Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.41) is close to 2-year low of 1.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aakash Exploration Services's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:AAKASH' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 1.4   Max: 6.27
Current: 1.4

During the past 13 years, Aakash Exploration Services's highest PB Ratio was 6.27. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.40.

NSE:AAKASH's PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.46% of 927 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs NSE:AAKASH: 1.40

During the past 12 months, Aakash Exploration Services's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Aakash Exploration Services was 44.50% per year. The lowest was 6.90% per year. And the median was 26.80% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Aakash Exploration Services  (NSE:AAKASH) 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.


Aakash Exploration Services PB Ratio Related Terms


Aakash Exploration Services PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aakash Exploration Services'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.

Aakash Exploration Services PB Ratio Chart

Aakash Exploration Services Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PB Ratio
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Aakash Exploration Services Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:AAKASH vs SLB, BKR, FTI: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Aakash Exploration Services'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.


Aakash Exploration Services PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Aakash Exploration Services's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aakash Exploration Services's PB Ratio falls into.


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Aakash Exploration Services 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.

Aakash Exploration Services's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=8.95/6.309
=1.42

* 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 1.42 mean?
Aakash Exploration Services (NSE:AAKASH) has a PB Ratio of 1.42 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Aakash Exploration Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Aakash Exploration Services' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 6.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Aakash Exploration Services ranks #450 out of 927 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Aakash Exploration Services' PB Ratio too high?
Aakash Exploration Services' current PB Ratio of 1.42 is near median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 6.27. The Oil & Gas industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Aakash Exploration Services' value of 1.42 is 0.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aakash Exploration Services ranks #450 out of 927 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aakash Exploration Services has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aakash Exploration Services' PB Ratio compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Aakash Exploration Services ranks #450 out of 927 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Aakash Exploration Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Aakash Exploration Services' value of 1.42 is 0.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Aakash Exploration Services' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 6.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Aakash Exploration Services 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.43, based on 927 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. Aakash Exploration Services's current PB Ratio of 1.42 is 0.7% 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 Aakash Exploration Services and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aakash Exploration Services's current PB Ratio is 1.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aakash Exploration Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aakash Exploration Services (NSE:AAKASH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹11.39, compared to a current price of ₹8.95 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 0.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.43. Aakash Exploration Services' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Aakash Exploration Services (NSE:AAKASH), the current PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 04, 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 Aakash Exploration Services (NSE:AAKASH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aakash Exploration Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹8.95 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹11.39. GuruFocus considers Aakash Exploration Services to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:AAKASH:

  • PB Ratio: 1.42 (near median its 10-year median of 1.40)
  • GF Value™: ₹11.39 vs. price of ₹8.95 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#450 of 927)

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


Aakash Exploration Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 424-426, 4th Floor, Shukan Mall, Near Visat Petrol Pump, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380005
Aakash Exploration Services Ltd provides oil and gas field services in India. It offers mobile workover rigs, hot oil circulation units, air compressors, mobile steaming units, mobile pumping units, cranes, manpower services, SRP unit supply and maintenance, and other related services. The company derives revenue from the sale of services.
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