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Salt TradingXNEP:STC +0.68%82 PB Ratio is 10.42 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 9.31. GuruFocus rates XNEP:STC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR4,291.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Salt Trading ranks worse than 96.06% 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 (2026-07-21), Salt Trading's share price is NPR5295.00. Salt Trading's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR508.16. Hence, Salt Trading's PB Ratio of today is 10.42.
Good Sign:
Salt Trading Corp stock PB Ratio (=10.17) is close to 2-year low of 9.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salt Trading's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:STC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 9.31 Max: 17.15
Current: 10.42
During the past 7 years, Salt Trading's highest PB Ratio was 17.15. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 9.31.
XNEP:STC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 96.06% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.34
vs XNEP:STC: 10.42
During the past 12 months, Salt Trading's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Salt Trading was 1.90% per year. The lowest was -10.70% per year. And the median was -1.25% 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.
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Salt Trading PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salt Trading'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Salt Trading'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.
Salt Trading PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Salt Trading's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salt Trading'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.
Salt Trading'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.
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a PB Ratio of 10.42 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Salt Trading and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 9.31. Over the past decade, Salt Trading's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 17.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1827 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Salt Trading's PB Ratio too high?
Salt Trading's current PB Ratio of 10.42 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 9.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 17.15. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Salt Trading's value of 10.42 is 677.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1827 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Salt Trading has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salt Trading's PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1827 out of 1902 companies for PB Ratio. This places Salt Trading in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Salt Trading's value of 10.42 is 677.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Salt Trading's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 17.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.31 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Salt Trading 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.34, based on 1,902 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. Salt Trading's current PB Ratio of 10.42 is 677.6% 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 Salt Trading and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salt Trading's current PB Ratio is 10.42, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 9.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salt Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR4,291.56, compared to a current price of NPR5,295.00 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 10.42, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 9.31 and 677.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.34. Salt Trading's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current PB Ratio is 10.42 as of Jul. 21, 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR5,295.00 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR4,291.56.
GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:
PB Ratio: 10.42 (12% above median its 10-year median of 9.31)
GF Value™: NPR4,291.56 vs. price of NPR5,295.00 (23.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 677.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1827 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
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