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NavaNSE:NAVA -0.81%89 PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 192% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates NSE:NAVA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹528.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 537 Conglomerates companies, Nava ranks worse than 72.81% 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 (2026-08-10), Nava's share price is ₹577.15. Nava's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹309.02. Hence, Nava's PB Ratio of today is 1.87.
Good Sign:
Nava Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.88) is close to 1-year low of 1.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nava's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NAVA'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.64 Max: 2.35
Current: 1.86
During the past 13 years, Nava's highest PB Ratio was 2.35. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.64.
NSE:NAVA's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 72.81% of 537
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.05
vs NSE:NAVA: 1.86
During the past 12 months, Nava's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nava was 48.70% per year. The lowest was 3.40% per year. And the median was 14.05% 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.
Nava PB Ratio Related Terms
Nava PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nava'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Nava'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.
Nava PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Nava's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nava'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.
Nava'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.
Nava (NSE:NAVA) has a PB Ratio of 1.87 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nava and its competitors. This is 192% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Nava's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Nava ranks #391 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 72.8%.
Is Nava's PB Ratio too high?
Nava's current PB Ratio of 1.87 is 192% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.35. The Conglomerates industry median PB Ratio is 1.05. Nava's value of 1.87 is 78.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nava ranks #391 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nava has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nava's PB Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Nava ranks #391 out of 537 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nava in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.05. Nava's value of 1.87 is 78.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nava's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 1.05, Nava 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 Conglomerates company?
The median PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.05, based on 537 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. Nava's current PB Ratio of 1.87 is 78.1% 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 Nava and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nava's current PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 192% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nava stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nava (NSE:NAVA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹528.25, compared to a current price of ₹577.15 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 192% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 78.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.05. Nava's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 Nava (NSE:NAVA), the current PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Aug. 10, 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 Nava (NSE:NAVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nava stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹577.15 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹528.25.
GuruFocus considers Nava to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NAVA:
PB Ratio: 1.87 (192% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: ₹528.25 vs. price of ₹577.15 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.1% above the Conglomerates median (#391 of 537)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NAVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nava Ltd is a multinational company, operating in India, South East Asia and Africa. It is a diversified group, with businesses in Energy, Ferro alloys, Operation and maintenance, mining, agribusiness and healthcare. The company's business segments include: Ferro Alloys; and Energy. It derives maximum revenue from Domestic market.
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