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AG UniversalNSE:AGUL 67 PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 1.95. GuruFocus rates NSE:AGUL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹44.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 608 Steel companies, AG Universal ranks worse than 64.97% 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 (2026-08-24), AG Universal's share price is ₹53.65. AG Universal's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹39.61. Hence, AG Universal's PB Ratio of today is 1.35.
Good Sign:
AG Universal Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.35) is close to 1-year low of 1.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for AG Universal's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:AGUL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09 Med: 1.95 Max: 9.06
Current: 1.35
During the past 7 years, AG Universal's highest PB Ratio was 9.06. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 1.95.
NSE:AGUL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 64.97% of 608
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs NSE:AGUL: 1.35
During the past 12 months, AG Universal's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 31.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 64.10% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of AG Universal was 109.00% per year. The lowest was 31.80% per year. And the median was 74.80% 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.
AG Universal PB Ratio Related Terms
AG Universal PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AG Universal'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 Steel subindustry, AG Universal'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.
AG Universal PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, AG Universal's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AG Universal'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.
AG Universal'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.
AG Universal (NSE:AGUL) has a PB Ratio of 1.35 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on AG Universal and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.95. Over the past decade, AG Universal's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 9.06. According to the industry distribution chart, AG Universal ranks #395 out of 608 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is AG Universal's PB Ratio too high?
AG Universal's current PB Ratio of 1.35 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 9.06. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. AG Universal's value of 1.35 is 39.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AG Universal ranks #395 out of 608 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AG Universal has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AG Universal's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, AG Universal ranks #395 out of 608 companies for PB Ratio. This places AG Universal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. AG Universal's value of 1.35 is 39.2% above this benchmark. Historically, AG Universal's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 9.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.95 vs. the industry median of 0.97, AG Universal 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.97, based on 608 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. AG Universal's current PB Ratio of 1.35 is 39.2% 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 AG Universal and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AG Universal's current PB Ratio is 1.35, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AG Universal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AG Universal (NSE:AGUL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹44.26, compared to a current price of ₹53.65 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.35, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.95 and 39.2% above the Steel industry median of 0.97. AG Universal's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 AG Universal (NSE:AGUL), the current PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Aug. 24, 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 AG Universal (NSE:AGUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AG Universal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹53.65 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹44.26.
GuruFocus considers AG Universal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:AGUL:
PB Ratio: 1.35 (31% below median its 10-year median of 1.95)
GF Value™: ₹44.26 vs. price of ₹53.65 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.2% above the Steel median (#395 of 608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:AGUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AG Universal Ltd is engaged in the trading of steel products and the manufacturing of aluminium profiles. The company's product range includes Stainless Steel Pipes, Mild Steel Pipes, ERW Black Pipes, GI Pipes, Hollow Sections, uPVC Pipes, cPVC Pipes, TMT Bars, Wire Rods, MS Wire, CR Coils, and HR Coils. Its operating segments are: Manufacturing Division-Aluminium Extruded Profile, which generates the maximum revenue, and Trading-Iron and Steel.
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