Arun Valley Hydro Power Co (XNEP:AHPC) PB Ratio: 2.37 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — Near Median


XNEP:AHPC Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Ltd XNEP:AHPC
93 GF Score
Price NPR261.50
GF Value NPR322.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Arun Valley Hydro Power Co PB Ratio?

Arun Valley Hydro Power Co XNEP:AHPC +0.54% 93 PB Ratio is 2.37 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates XNEP:AHPC with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR322.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co ranks worse than 79.04% 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 (2026-07-12), Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's share price is NPR261.50. Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR110.14. Hence, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's PB Ratio of today is 2.37.

Good Sign:

Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.37) is close to 2-year low of 2.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XNEP:AHPC' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86   Med: 2.46   Max: 6.27
Current: 2.37

During the past 12 years, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's highest PB Ratio was 6.27. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 2.46.

XNEP:AHPC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.04% of 501 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs XNEP:AHPC: 2.37

During the past 12 months, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.

During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Arun Valley Hydro Power Co was 21.30% per year. The lowest was -8.60% per year. And the median was 7.75% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Arun Valley Hydro Power Co  (XNEP:AHPC) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Arun Valley Hydro Power Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Arun Valley Hydro Power Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arun Valley Hydro Power 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.

Arun Valley Hydro Power Co PB Ratio Chart

Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
PB Ratio
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Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Quarterly Data
Jul20 Apr21 Jul21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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XNEP:AHPC vs NEE, SO, DUK: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Arun Valley Hydro Power 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.


Arun Valley Hydro Power Co PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Arun Valley Hydro Power Co PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Jan. 2026)
=261.50/110.137
=2.37

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 2.37 mean?
Arun Valley Hydro Power Co (XNEP:AHPC) has a PB Ratio of 2.37 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Arun Valley Hydro Power Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 6.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co ranks #396 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's PB Ratio too high?
Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's current PB Ratio of 2.37 is near median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 6.27. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's value of 2.37 is 66.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co ranks #396 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's PB Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co ranks #396 out of 501 companies for PB Ratio. This places Arun Valley Hydro Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's value of 2.37 is 66.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 6.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Arun Valley Hydro Power 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.42, based on 501 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. Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's current PB Ratio of 2.37 is 66.9% 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 Arun Valley Hydro Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's current PB Ratio is 2.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arun Valley Hydro Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co (XNEP:AHPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR322.29, compared to a current price of NPR261.50 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 66.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.42. Arun Valley Hydro Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Arun Valley Hydro Power Co (XNEP:AHPC), the current PB Ratio is 2.37 as of Jul. 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 Arun Valley Hydro Power Co (XNEP:AHPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arun Valley Hydro Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR261.50 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR322.29. GuruFocus considers Arun Valley Hydro Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:AHPC:

  • PB Ratio: 2.37 (near median its 10-year median of 2.46)
  • GF Value™: NPR322.29 vs. price of NPR261.50 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#396 of 501)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:AHPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Business Description

Address Trade Tower Nepal, 2nd Floor, Thapathali, Kathmandu, NPL
Arun Valley Hydro Power Co Ltd is a hydropower company. The company develops, builds, owns, and operates hydropower projects. Its projects include Pilowa Solar PV Project. The company is engaged in one segment, i.e. Generation and sale of electricity.
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