Hardcastle & Waud Mfg P/B Ratio
HARDCAS • Price-to-Book ratio analysis and book value breakdown
Current P/B Ratio
1.05
Moderate Valuation
Moderate - Reasonably valued relative to book value
Current Valuation Metrics
P/B Ratio
1.05
Current Price
₹714.75
Book Value/Share
₹460.00
Exchange
BSE
Book Value Breakdown (2025)
Balance Sheet Components
Total Equity
₹46 Cr
Share Capital
₹1 Cr
Reserves & Surplus
₹45 Cr
Outstanding Shares
1,000,000
Book Value per Share
₹460.00
Valuation Signal
Signal
Fairly Valued
Historical Avg
1.34
Historical Range
0.8 - 1.97
Percentile
20.0%
Sector Context
Sector Average
-17.99
Sector Median
0.48
Sector Rank
#11 of 50
Sector Percentile
22.0%
Key P/B Ratio Insights for Hardcastle & Waud Mfg
- Current PB is 21.5% below historical average
- Trading at premium to sector average PB of -17.99
View the current stock price of Hardcastle & Waud Mfg for more insights.
P/B Ratio Historical Trend for Hardcastle & Waud Mfg
Historical P/B ratio trend based on balance sheet data. P/B below 1.0 may indicate undervaluation, while higher ratios suggest growth expectations or asset-light business models.
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Additional stock information and data for HARDCAS
Historical P/B Ratio Data
| Year | P/B Ratio | Book Value/Share (₹) | Year-end Price (₹) | Total Equity (₹ Cr) | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.59 | ₹460.0 | ₹732.95 | ₹46 | Moderate |
| 2024 | 1.97 | ₹450.0 | ₹885.95 | ₹45 | Moderate |
| 2023 | 1.13 | ₹420.0 | ₹474.00 | ₹42 | Moderate |
| 2022 | 1.2 | ₹400.0 | ₹479.45 | ₹40 | Moderate |
| 2021 | 0.8 | ₹350.0 | ₹280.55 | ₹35 | Low |
Sector P/B Ratio Comparison
Comparing Hardcastle & Waud Mfg with other companies in Chemicals sector
Sector Average
-17.99
Sector Median
0.48
Lowest P/B
-875.47
Highest P/B
0.72
Companies
50
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