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Butwal Power CoXNEP:BPCL -0.30%85 PB Ratio is 3.23 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates XNEP:BPCL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR725.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Butwal Power Co ranks worse than 78.47% 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 (2026-07-22), Butwal Power Co's share price is NPR673.00. Butwal Power Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR208.36. Hence, Butwal Power Co's PB Ratio of today is 3.23.
Good Sign:
Butwal Power Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=3.21) is close to 1-year low of 2.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Butwal Power Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:BPCL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 1.71 Max: 4.98
Current: 3.23
During the past 13 years, Butwal Power Co's highest PB Ratio was 4.98. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 1.71.
During the past 12 months, Butwal Power Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Butwal Power Co was 12.50% per year. The lowest was -12.30% per year. And the median was 1.50% 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.
Butwal Power Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Butwal Power Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Butwal 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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Butwal 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.
Butwal Power Co PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Butwal Power Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Butwal Power 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.
Butwal Power 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.
Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL) has a PB Ratio of 3.23 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Butwal Power Co and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, Butwal Power Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 4.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Butwal Power Co ranks #339 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Butwal Power Co's PB Ratio too high?
Butwal Power Co's current PB Ratio of 3.23 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 4.98. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. Butwal Power Co's value of 3.23 is 146.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Butwal Power Co ranks #339 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Butwal Power Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Butwal Power Co's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Butwal Power Co ranks #339 out of 432 companies for PB Ratio. This places Butwal Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.31. Butwal Power Co's value of 3.23 is 146.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Butwal Power Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 4.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 1.31, Butwal 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.31, based on 432 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. Butwal Power Co's current PB Ratio of 3.23 is 146.6% 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 Butwal Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Butwal Power Co's current PB Ratio is 3.23, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Butwal Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR725.85, compared to a current price of NPR673.00 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.23, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 146.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.31. Butwal Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL), the current PB Ratio is 3.23 as of Jul. 22, 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 Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Butwal Power Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NPR673.00 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR725.85.
GuruFocus considers Butwal Power Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:BPCL:
PB Ratio: 3.23 (89% above median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: NPR725.85 vs. price of NPR673.00 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 146.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#339 of 432)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:BPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Butwal Power Co Ltd is engaged in generation and distribution of electricity. The company is engaged in the development, operation, and maintenance of hydropower plants, engineering and design consultancy of hydropower and infrastructure projects, and manufacturing and repair of hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment for power plants through its subsidiary companies.
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