Malu Paper Mills P/B Ratio
Malu Paper Mills (MALUPAPER) P/B ratio is -3.25 (Low), book value per share ₹-3.53 vs Forest Materials average P/B of -1.75 — Very Low - Significant discount to book value, potential distress or value opportunity. View MALUPAPER 52-week high low for the annual high/low range and current price position.
Current Valuation Metrics
Book Value Breakdown (2025)
Valuation Signal
Sector Context
MALUPAPER P/B Ratio — Valuation Insights & Book Value Analysis
Malu Paper Mills price-to-book ratio interpretation, valuation status and historical context — current P/B -3.25 (Low). For live price, earnings yield and the full fundamental profile, see Malu Paper Mills screener.
- Stock appears undervalued with PB of -3.25, trading below book value
- Trading below book value - potential value opportunity or financial distress signal
- Current PB is 145.5% below historical average
- Trading at discount to sector average PB of -1.75
Malu Paper Mills P/B Ratio Historical Trend
MALUPAPER 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. Compare with MALUPAPER fundamental valuation to assess whether the stock is under or overvalued.
MALUPAPER Historical P/B Ratio — Book Value Per Share & Year-End Price
Malu Paper Mills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.09 | ₹4.12 | ₹45.66 | ₹7 | High |
| 2023 | 11.19 | ₹3.53 | ₹39.50 | ₹6 | High |
| 2022 | 3.89 | ₹10.0 | ₹38.85 | ₹17 | High |
| 2021 | 2.42 | ₹14.12 | ₹34.10 | ₹24 | Moderate |
MALUPAPER vs Forest Materials Peers — P/B Ratio Comparison
Malu Paper Mills P/B -3.25 vs Forest Materials average -1.75, median 0.6 — range -105.81–2.01.
| Company | Symbol | P/B Ratio | Market Cap (₹ Cr) | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJDUP | BJDUP | -105.81 | ₹36 | Low |
| Shree Rama Newsprint & P… | RAMANEWS | -5.27 | ₹438 | Low |
| Saffron Industries | SAFFRON | -2.57 | ₹23 | Low |
| Cella Space | CELLA | -1.4 | ₹28 | Low |
| National Plywood | NATPLY | -0.83 | ₹7 | Low |
| Coral Newsprints | CORNE | -0.53 | ₹5 | Low |
| Agio Paper & Industries | AGIOPAPER | -0.39 | ₹6 | Low |
| Simplex Papers | SIMPLXPAP | -0.38 | ₹4 | Low |
| Rama Paper Mills | RAMAPPR-B | -0.34 | ₹16 | Low |
| Balkrishna Paper Mills | BALKRISHNA | -0.34 | ₹61 | Low |