Kennametal P/B Ratio
Kennametal (KENNAMET) P/B ratio is 14.69 (High), book value per share ₹293.64 vs Capital Goods average P/B of -1.41 — Very High - Significant premium, high growth expectations or speculative. Read Kennametal dividend payments for the complete payout history and dividend yield track record.
Current Valuation Metrics
Book Value Breakdown (2022)
Valuation Signal
Sector Context
KENNAMET P/B Ratio — Valuation Insights & Book Value Analysis
Kennametal price-to-book ratio interpretation, valuation status and historical context — current P/B 14.69 (High). For live price, earnings yield and the full fundamental profile, see KENNAMET screener.
- Stock appears overvalued with PB of 14.69, trading at significant premium to book value
- Trading at high premium to book value - indicates strong growth expectations or asset-light business model
- Current PB is 164.8% above historical average
- Trading at premium to sector average PB of -1.41
Kennametal P/B Ratio Historical Trend
KENNAMET annual price-to-book ratio — 4 years, book value per share and year-end price. P/B below 1.0 indicates the stock trades below net asset value. Explore Kennametal intrinsic worth to estimate fundamental worth using multiple valuation models.
KENNAMET Historical P/B Ratio — Book Value Per Share & Year-End Price
Kennametal annual P/B ratio, book value per share (₹), year-end price and total equity in ₹ Crores.
| Year | P/B Ratio | Book Value/Share (₹) | Year-end Price (₹) | Total Equity (₹ Cr) | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7.63 | ₹293.64 | ₹2239.30 | ₹646 | High |
| 2021 | 6.95 | ₹266.36 | ₹1850.15 | ₹586 | High |
| 2020 | 3.39 | ₹252.73 | ₹857.35 | ₹556 | High |
| 2019 | 4.22 | ₹237.73 | ₹1004.30 | ₹523 | High |
KENNAMET vs Capital Goods Peers — P/B Ratio Comparison
Kennametal P/B 14.69 vs Capital Goods average -1.41, median 0.46 — range -41.41–1.04.
| Company | Symbol | P/B Ratio | Market Cap (₹ Cr) | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cockerill | COCKERILL | -41.41 | ₹4,031 | Low |
| Tarapur Transformers | TARAPUR | -13.27 | ₹25 | Low |
| Artson | ARTSON | -8.32 | ₹609 | Low |
| Incon Engineers | INCON | -5.65 | ₹12 | Low |
| Jyoti | JYOTI | -5.59 | ₹137 | Low |
| Switching Technologies G… | SWITCHTE | -5.07 | ₹31 | Low |
| Miven Machine Tools | MIVENMACH | -3.35 | ₹22 | Low |
| Mipco Seamless Rings | MPCOSEMB | -2.94 | ₹10 | Low |
| Thakral Services | THAKRAL | -1.94 | ₹18 | Low |
| HMT | HMT | -1.07 | ₹2,895 | Low |