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Dai-Ichi KarkariaBOM:526821 -0.96%64 Median PS Value is ₹484.68 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates BOM:526821 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹391.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Chemicals companies, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks better than 79.36% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526821'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Dai-Ichi Karkaria was 0.64. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.46.
BOM:526821's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 79.36% of 911
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs BOM:526821: 0.64
Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
309.00
/
484.68
=
0.64
* 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.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Median PS Value Related Terms
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Median PS Value 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.
BOM:526821 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 2.2276.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹217.579.
* 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.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) has a Median PS Value of ₹484.68 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Dai-Ichi Karkaria and its competitors. This is 105265% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.46 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks #188 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Median PS Value too high?
Dai-Ichi Karkaria's current Median PS Value of ₹484.68 is 105265% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 0.64. Based on the distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks #188 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dai-Ichi Karkaria has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Median PS Value compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks #188 out of 911 companies for Median PS Value. This places Dai-Ichi Karkaria in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.97. Historically, Dai-Ichi Karkaria's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.46 to 0.64 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Median PS Value among Chemicals companies is 0.97, based on 911 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Dai-Ichi Karkaria and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's current Median PS Value is ₹484.68, which is 105265% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai-Ichi Karkaria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹391.35, compared to a current price of ₹309.00 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is ₹484.68, which is 105265% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821), the current Median PS Value is ₹484.68 as of Jul. 21, 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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai-Ichi Karkaria stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹309.00 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹391.35.
GuruFocus considers Dai-Ichi Karkaria to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526821:
Median PS Value: ₹484.68 (105265% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: ₹391.35 vs. price of ₹309.00 (21% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526821 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Ltd is engaged in the production and distribution of specialty chemicals. It offers products for various industries, including construction, pulp and paper, paints, coatings and pigments, crop protection, textiles, and among others. It has only one reportable segment which is Specialty Chemicals.
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