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Andhra PaperNSE:ANDHRAPAP -1.37%78 PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 1.17. GuruFocus rates NSE:ANDHRAPAP with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹84.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Forest Products companies, Andhra Paper ranks better than 62.36% 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 (2026-08-08), Andhra Paper's share price is ₹59.85. Andhra Paper's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹97.53. Hence, Andhra Paper's PB Ratio of today is 0.61.
Good Sign:
Andhra Paper Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.61) is close to 10-year low of 0.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Andhra Paper's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ANDHRAPAP'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 1.17 Max: 3.29
Current: 0.61
During the past 13 years, Andhra Paper's highest PB Ratio was 3.29. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.17.
NSE:ANDHRAPAP's PB Ratio is ranked better than 62.36% of 271
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs NSE:ANDHRAPAP: 0.61
During the past 12 months, Andhra Paper's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Andhra Paper was 26.90% per year. The lowest was -18.80% per year. And the median was 8.95% 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.
Andhra Paper PB Ratio Related Terms
Andhra Paper PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Andhra Paper'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Andhra Paper'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.
Andhra Paper PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Andhra Paper's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Andhra Paper'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.
Andhra Paper'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.
Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) has a PB Ratio of 0.61 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Andhra Paper and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 1.17. Over the past decade, Andhra Paper's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #102 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Andhra Paper's PB Ratio too high?
Andhra Paper's current PB Ratio of 0.61 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 3.29. The Forest Products industry median PB Ratio is 0.78. Andhra Paper's value of 0.61 is 21.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #102 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Andhra Paper has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andhra Paper's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #102 out of 271 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Andhra Paper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.78. Andhra Paper's value of 0.61 is 21.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Andhra Paper's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.17 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Andhra Paper 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 Forest Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.78, based on 271 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. Andhra Paper's current PB Ratio of 0.61 is 21.8% 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 Andhra Paper and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Andhra Paper's current PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andhra Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹84.84, compared to a current price of ₹59.85 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.17 and 21.8% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.78. Andhra Paper's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP), the current PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Aug. 08, 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 Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Paper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹59.85 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹84.84.
GuruFocus considers Andhra Paper to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ANDHRAPAP:
PB Ratio: 0.61 (48% below median its 10-year median of 1.17)
GF Value™: ₹84.84 vs. price of ₹59.85 (29.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.8% below the Forest Products median (#102 of 271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ANDHRAPAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Andhra Paper Ltd is an integrated paper and pulp manufacturer in India. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing pulp, paper, and paperboard and produces writing, printing, copier, and industrial papers for Indian and international markets. In addition, the company also provides a range of office documentation and multipurpose papers, from economy to premium grades for both home and commercial use. The company generates maximum revenue from its business in India and the rest from the sale of its products outside India.
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