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Molan Steel CoSAU:9553 31 PB Ratio is 22.67 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 593% above its 10-year median of 3.27. GuruFocus rates SAU:9553 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼2.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Steel companies, Molan Steel Co ranks worse than 99.18% 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 (2026-08-12), Molan Steel Co's share price is ﷼1.02. Molan Steel Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼0.05. Hence, Molan Steel Co's PB Ratio of today is 22.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Molan Steel Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9553'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73 Med: 3.27 Max: 40.67
Current: 22.67
During the past 5 years, Molan Steel Co's highest PB Ratio was 40.67. The lowest was 1.73. And the median was 3.27.
SAU:9553's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 99.18% of 609
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs SAU:9553: 22.67
During the past 12 months, Molan Steel Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -94.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -69.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Molan Steel Co was -5.60% per year. The lowest was -69.00% per year. And the median was -37.30% 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.
Molan Steel Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Molan Steel Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Molan Steel Co'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, Molan Steel Co'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.
Molan Steel Co PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Molan Steel Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Molan Steel Co'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.
Molan Steel Co'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.
Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) has a PB Ratio of 22.67 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Molan Steel Co and its competitors. This is 593% above median its historical median of 3.27. Over the past decade, Molan Steel Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 40.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Molan Steel Co ranks #604 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is Molan Steel Co's PB Ratio too high?
Molan Steel Co's current PB Ratio of 22.67 is 593% above median its 10-year median of 3.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 40.67. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.98. Molan Steel Co's value of 22.67 is 2213.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Molan Steel Co ranks #604 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Molan Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Molan Steel Co's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Molan Steel Co ranks #604 out of 609 companies for PB Ratio. This places Molan Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.98. Molan Steel Co's value of 22.67 is 2213.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Molan Steel Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 40.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.27 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Molan Steel Co 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 0.98, based on 609 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. Molan Steel Co's current PB Ratio of 22.67 is 2213.3% 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 Molan Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Molan Steel Co's current PB Ratio is 22.67, which is 593% above median its own 10-year median of 3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Molan Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼2.04, compared to a current price of ﷼1.02 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 22.67, which is 593% above median its 10-year median of 3.27 and 2213.3% above the Steel industry median of 0.98. Molan Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 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 Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553), the current PB Ratio is 22.67 as of Aug. 12, 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 Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molan Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼1.02 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼2.04.
GuruFocus considers Molan Steel Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9553:
PB Ratio: 22.67 (593% above median its 10-year median of 3.27)
GF Value™: ﷼2.04 vs. price of ﷼1.02 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2213.3% above the Steel median (#604 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9553 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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