S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.48 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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NSE:SCHAND S Chand and Co Ltd NSE:SCHAND
69 GF Score
Price ₹141.63
GF Value ₹267.81
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is S Chand and Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

S Chand and Co NSE:SCHAND -2.53% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCHAND with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹267.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 699 Media - Diversified companies, S Chand and Co ranks better than 73.53% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), S Chand and Co's current share price is ₹141.63. S Chand and Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹297.97. S Chand and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for S Chand and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SCHAND' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.56   Max: 0.67
Current: 0.48

During the past years, S Chand and Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.67. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.56.

NSE:SCHAND's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.53% of 699 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs NSE:SCHAND: 0.48

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.

S Chand and Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹298.845. 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 ₹297.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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S Chand and Co  (NSE:SCHAND) 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.


S Chand and Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


S Chand and Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for S Chand and Co'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.

S Chand and Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

S Chand and Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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S Chand and Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:SCHAND vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, S Chand and Co'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.


S Chand and Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S Chand and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where S Chand and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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S Chand and Co 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.

S Chand and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=141.63/297.97
=0.48

* 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.

S Chand and Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, S Chand and Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=298.845/164.2724*164.2724
=298.845

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

S Chand and Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201503 132.139 97.163 223.406
201603 195.651 102.518 313.506
201606 190.925 105.961 295.993
201703 214.836 105.196 335.484
201706 0.000 107.109 0.000
201709 0.000 109.021 0.000
201712 0.000 109.404 0.000
201803 285.823 109.786 427.674
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 254.140 115.142 362.580
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 266.016 118.202 369.698
201906 0.000 120.880 0.000
201909 238.138 123.175 317.593
201912 0.000 126.235 0.000
202003 234.011 124.705 308.260
202006 0.000 127.000 0.000
202009 218.011 130.118 275.236
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 233.964 131.771 291.672
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 213.863 135.847 258.613
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 237.263 138.822 280.761
202206 0.000 142.347 0.000
202209 233.469 144.661 265.120
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 254.755 146.865 284.951
202306 0.000 150.280 0.000
202309 240.620 151.492 260.920
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 267.212 153.035 286.834
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 249.017 157.882 259.096
202412 0.000 158.323 0.000
202503 280.930 157.552 292.914
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 258.491 162.289 261.650
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 298.845 164.272 298.845

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 0.48 mean?
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48 as of Aug. 11, 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, S Chand and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #185 out of 699 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is S Chand and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
S Chand and Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 0.67. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. S Chand and Co's value of 0.48 is 50.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #185 out of 699 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #185 out of 699 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts S Chand and Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. S Chand and Co's value of 0.48 is 50.5% below this benchmark. Historically, S Chand and Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.97, S Chand and Co has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.97, based on 699 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. S Chand and Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48 is 50.5% below 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Chand and Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹267.81, compared to a current price of ₹141.63 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 50.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.97. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48 as of Aug. 11, 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹141.63 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹267.81. GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.48 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.56)
  • GF Value™: ₹267.81 vs. price of ₹141.63 (47.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#185 of 699)

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


S Chand and Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 540497:India
Address Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate, A-27, 2nd Floor, New Delhi, IND, 110044
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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₹141.63
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