Kennametal P/B Ratio
Kennametal (KENNAMET) P/B ratio is 9.44 (High), book value per share ₹293.64 vs Capital Goods average P/B of -0.61 — Very High - Significant premium, high growth expectations or speculative. For live price, earnings yield and the full fundamental profile, see KENNAMET screener.
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 9.44 (High). Review KENNAMET P/E ratio to evaluate earnings-based valuation against sector peers.
- Stock appears overvalued with PB of 9.44, 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 70.2% above historical average
- Trading at premium to sector average PB of -0.61
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. View KENNAMET 52-week high low for the annual high/low range and current price position.
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 9.44 vs Capital Goods average -0.61, median 0.54 — range -17.91–1.1.
| Company | Symbol | P/B Ratio | Market Cap (₹ Cr) | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarapur Transformers | TARAPUR | -17.91 | ₹35 | Low |
| Lexoraa Industries | LEXORAA | -8.21 | ₹7 | Low |
| Incon Engineers | INCON | -6.7 | ₹14 | Low |
| Jyoti | JYOTI | -5.22 | ₹129 | Low |
| Switching Technologies G… | SWITCHTE | -5.01 | ₹30 | Low |
| Miven Machine Tools | MIVENMACH | -4.0 | ₹24 | Low |
| Mipco Seamless Rings | MPCOSEMB | -2.94 | ₹10 | Low |
| Thakral Services | THAKRAL | -1.93 | ₹19 | Low |
| HMT | HMT | -1.09 | ₹2,889 | Low |
| Benara Bearings | BENARA | -0.72 | ₹19 | Low |