A-1 (BOM:542012) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.61 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 58% Below Median

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BOM:542012 A-1 Ltd BOM:542012
64 GF Score
Price ₹5.50
GF Value ₹18.74
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What is A-1 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

A-1 BOM:542012 -3.51% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.61 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 13.36. GuruFocus rates BOM:542012 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹18.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,248 Chemicals companies, A-1 ranks worse than 87.66% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), A-1's current share price is ₹5.50. A-1's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was ₹0.98. A-1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.61.

The historical rank and industry rank for A-1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:542012' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.8   Med: 13.36   Max: 19.29
Current: 5.8

During the past 13 years, A-1's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 19.29. The lowest was 5.80. And the median was 13.36.

BOM:542012's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.66% of 1248 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs BOM:542012: 5.80

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

A-1's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was ₹1.175. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ₹0.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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A-1  (BOM:542012) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


A-1 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


A-1 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for A-1's Cyclically Adjusted 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.

A-1 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

A-1 Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 13.05 11.41 13.64 16.16

A-1 Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.16 0.00

BOM:542012 vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, A-1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


A-1 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, A-1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where A-1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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A-1 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

A-1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.50/0.98
=5.61

* 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.

A-1's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, A-1's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=1.175/164.2724*164.2724
=1.175

Current CPI (Mar26) = 164.2724.

A-1 Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 0.246 105.196 0.384
201803 0.299 109.786 0.447
201903 0.754 118.202 1.048
202003 0.815 124.705 1.074
202103 0.874 131.771 1.090
202203 1.011 138.822 1.196
202303 1.052 146.865 1.177
202403 1.038 153.035 1.114
202503 1.080 157.552 1.126
202603 1.175 164.272 1.175

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.61 mean?
A-1 (BOM:542012) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.61 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on A-1 and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 13.36. Over the past decade, A-1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.80 to 19.29. According to the industry distribution chart, A-1 ranks #1094 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is A-1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
A-1's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.61 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 13.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.80 to a high of 19.29. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. A-1's value of 5.61 is 246.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A-1 ranks #1094 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, A-1 has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A-1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, A-1 ranks #1094 out of 1248 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places A-1 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. A-1's value of 5.61 is 246.3% above this benchmark. Historically, A-1's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.80 to 19.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.36 vs. the industry median of 1.62, A-1 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.62, based on 1,248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. A-1's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.61 is 246.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on A-1 and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A-1's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.61, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 13.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A-1 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A-1 (BOM:542012) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹18.74, compared to a current price of ₹5.50 — trading 70.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.61, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 13.36 and 246.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.62. A-1's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For A-1 (BOM:542012), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.61 as of Aug. 02, 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 A-1 (BOM:542012) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A-1 stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹5.50 is trading 70.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹18.74. GuruFocus considers A-1 to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:542012:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.61 (58% below median its 10-year median of 13.36)
  • GF Value™: ₹18.74 vs. price of ₹5.50 (70.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 246.3% above the Chemicals median (#1094 of 1248)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


A-1 Business Description

Address S. G. Highway, Corporate House No. A-1, Shivalik Business Centre, Behind Rajpath Club, Bodakdev, Opp Kensville Golf Academy, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380059
A-1 Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the wholesale trading of Acid & Chemicals and also in the transportation business. The company offers chemical products like Nitric acid, Hydrochloric acid, Methanol, Acetic acid, Calcium carbonate, Sulphuric acid, and others. The products offered by the company can be applied in a variety of applications in the industrial sector like chemical, textile, steel, aluminum, pesticides, fertilizers, intermediates, defense, metals, and petro refineries. It derives revenue solely in India.
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