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DIC IndiaBOM:500089 -1.36%66 PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates BOM:500089 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹556.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, DIC India ranks better than 68.63% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-23), DIC India's share price is ₹511.20. DIC India's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹466.99. Hence, DIC India's PB Ratio of today is 1.09.
Good Sign:
DIC India Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.1) is close to 2-year low of 1.
The historical rank and industry rank for DIC India's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500089'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 1.13 Max: 1.91
Current: 1.09
During the past 13 years, DIC India's highest PB Ratio was 1.91. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.13.
BOM:500089's PB Ratio is ranked better than 68.63% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs BOM:500089: 1.09
During the past 12 months, DIC India's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of DIC India was 12.60% per year. The lowest was -0.90% per year. And the median was 2.10% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
DIC India PB Ratio Related Terms
DIC India PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DIC India's 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DIC India's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
DIC India PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DIC India's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DIC India's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
DIC India's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
DIC India (BOM:500089) has a PB Ratio of 1.09 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on DIC India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, DIC India's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, DIC India ranks #494 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is DIC India's PB Ratio too high?
DIC India's current PB Ratio of 1.09 is near median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 1.91. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. DIC India's value of 1.09 is 34.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DIC India ranks #494 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DIC India has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DIC India's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DIC India ranks #494 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This puts DIC India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. DIC India's value of 1.09 is 34.3% below this benchmark. Historically, DIC India's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 1.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.66, DIC India 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.66, based on 1,575 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DIC India's current PB Ratio of 1.09 is 34.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on DIC India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DIC India's current PB Ratio is 1.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DIC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India (BOM:500089) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹556.14, compared to a current price of ₹511.20 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 34.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. DIC India's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DIC India (BOM:500089), the current PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 23, 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 DIC India (BOM:500089) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹511.20 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹556.14.
GuruFocus considers DIC India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500089:
PB Ratio: 1.09 (near median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: ₹556.14 vs. price of ₹511.20 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.3% below the Chemicals median (#494 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DIC India Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of manufacturing printing inks, which cover newsprint ink, offset ink, and liquid ink used in newspapers, other publications, and the packaging industries. It also provides lamination adhesives. The company's product portfolio comprises gravure printing inks, offset inks, barrier coatings, adhesives, metal deco inks, and specialty inks, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of its products in its domestic market, and the rest through exports.
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