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Deepak Nitrite (BOM:506401) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Deepak Nitrite Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Deepak Nitrite Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deepak Nitrite's Forward PE 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.
Deepak Nitrite Forward PE Ratio Chart
Deepak Nitrite Annual Data
Trend
2020-03
2021-03
2022-03
2023-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
9.59
32.05
24.57
20.62
29.20
25.81
Deepak Nitrite Quarterly Data
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2022-03
2022-06
2022-12
2023-03
2023-09
2023-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
9.58
9.59
15.13
19.34
32.05
27.70
37.45
24.57
20.45
22.22
20.62
35.46
30.67
31.42
29.20
32.63
35.52
29.49
25.81
29.19
BOM:506401 vs DOW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Deepak Nitrite's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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.
Deepak Nitrite Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Deepak Nitrite's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deepak Nitrite's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Deepak Nitrite (BOM:506401) has a Forward PE Ratio of 30.03 as of Sep. 08, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Deepak Nitrite and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Deepak Nitrite ranks #516 out of 665 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Deepak Nitrite's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Deepak Nitrite's current Forward PE Ratio is 30.03. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.87. Deepak Nitrite's value of 30.03 is 89.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deepak Nitrite ranks #516 out of 665 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Deepak Nitrite has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deepak Nitrite's Forward PE Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Deepak Nitrite ranks #516 out of 665 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Deepak Nitrite in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.87. Deepak Nitrite's value of 30.03 is 89.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 15.87, based on 665 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Deepak Nitrite's current Forward PE Ratio of 30.03 is 89.2% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Deepak Nitrite and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deepak Nitrite's current Forward PE Ratio is 30.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deepak Nitrite stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deepak Nitrite (BOM:506401) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,308.51, compared to a current price of ₹1,640.85 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 30.03 and 89.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 15.87. Deepak Nitrite's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Deepak Nitrite (BOM:506401), the current Forward PE Ratio is 30.03 as of Sep. 08, 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 Deepak Nitrite (BOM:506401) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deepak Nitrite stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,640.85 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,308.51.
GuruFocus considers Deepak Nitrite to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:506401:
Forward PE Ratio: 30.03
GF Value™: ₹2,308.51 vs. price of ₹1,640.85 (28.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.2% above the Chemicals median (#516 of 665)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deepak Nitrite Ltd is a chemical manufacturing company. The company has two business segments; Advanced Intermediates, and Phenolics. Maximum revenue is generated from the Phenolics segment which manufactures chemicals like Cumene, Phenol, Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Alpha Methyl Styrene (AMS) among others. The chemicals are used in various industries such as Laminate & Plywood, Automotive, Construction, Pharmaceuticals, Adhesives, Sanitisers, and others. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from India and the rest from other countries through exports.
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