Central Azucarera De TarlacPHS:CAT 78 PB Ratio is 0.53 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates PHS:CAT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks better than 86.23% on this metric.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.53) is close to 10-year low of 0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Azucarera De Tarlac's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CAT'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 1.05 Max: 3.47
Current: 0.53
During the past 13 years, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's highest PB Ratio was 3.47. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.05.
PHS:CAT's PB Ratio is ranked better than 86.23% of 1896
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs PHS:CAT: 0.53
During the past 12 months, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Central Azucarera De Tarlac was 34.60% per year. The lowest was -1.70% per year. And the median was 11.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac PB Ratio Related Terms
Central Azucarera De Tarlac PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Confectioners subindustry, Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.
* 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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) has a PB Ratio of 0.53 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 3.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #261 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac's PB Ratio too high?
Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current PB Ratio of 0.53 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 3.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 0.53 is 60.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #261 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Azucarera De Tarlac has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Azucarera De Tarlac's PB Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #261 out of 1896 companies for PB Ratio. This places Central Azucarera De Tarlac in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 0.53 is 60.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 3.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.33, based on 1,896 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. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current PB Ratio of 0.53 is 60.2% 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current PB Ratio is 0.53, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.94, compared to a current price of ₱9.96 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.53, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 60.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT), the current PB Ratio is 0.53 as of Jun. 27, 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱9.96 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.94.
GuruFocus considers Central Azucarera De Tarlac to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CAT:
PB Ratio: 0.53 (50% below median its 10-year median of 1.05)
GF Value™: ₱11.94 vs. price of ₱9.96 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#261 of 1896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Inc is a company engaged in the business of sugar milling. It engages in the production of raw and refined sugar, alcohol, liquid carbon dioxide and yeast. It operates through the following segments: Sugar and by-Products, Real estate and Industrial services. The Sugar and by-Products segment involve the production of sugar and sugar by-products. Real estate and Industrial services include developing, leasing and selling real properties and other ancillary services. The Sugar and By-Products segment accounts majorly in the firm's revenue while it principally operates in the Philippines.
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