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Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT) 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 .
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Forward PE Ratio Chart
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
13.22
8.19
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
10.87
13.22
12.26
11.37
9.37
8.19
NSE:CHAMBLFERT vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals'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.
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Forward PE Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.66 as of Jul. 29, 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 Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals ranks #22 out of 90 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' current Forward PE Ratio is 7.66. The Agriculture industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.41. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' value of 7.66 is 32.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals ranks #22 out of 90 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' Forward PE Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals ranks #22 out of 90 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.41. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' value of 7.66 is 32.8% below 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Agriculture companies is 11.41, based on 90 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. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.66 is 32.8% 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 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 Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹518.31, compared to a current price of ₹438.40 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.66 and 32.8% below the Agriculture industry median of 11.41. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.66 as of Jul. 29, 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 Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹438.40 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹518.31.
GuruFocus considers Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CHAMBLFERT:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.66
GF Value™: ₹518.31 vs. price of ₹438.40 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.8% below the Agriculture median (#22 of 90)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CHAMBLFERT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Business Description
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of Urea. It also deals in other fertilizers and Agri-inputs and has a joint venture for the manufacturing of Phosphoric Acid in Morocco. The company's reportable segments are; Own Manufactured Fertilisers which generates maximum revenue and includes the manufacturing and marketing of Urea; the Complex Fertilisers segment includes the purchase and sale of DAP, MOP, and various grades of NPK fertilizers; and the Crop Protection Chemicals and Speciality Nutrients segment includes the purchase and sale of Crop Protection Chemicals and Speciality Nutrients such as Insecticides, Herbicides, and Fungicides. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from India.
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