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Archean Chemical Industries Ltd stock PB Ratio (=3.36) is close to 5-year low of 3.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archean Chemical Industries's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ACI'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.17 Med: 4.44 Max: 5.6
Current: 3.5
During the past 7 years, Archean Chemical Industries's highest PB Ratio was 5.60. The lowest was 3.17. And the median was 4.44.
NSE:ACI's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 79.31% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs NSE:ACI: 3.50
During the past 12 months, Archean Chemical Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 90.00% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Archean Chemical Industries was 520.80% per year. The lowest was 10.40% per year. And the median was 139.15% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Archean Chemical Industries PB Ratio Related Terms
Archean Chemical Industries PB 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Archean Chemical Industries'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.
Archean Chemical Industries PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Archean Chemical Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archean Chemical Industries'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.
* 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.
Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI) has a PB Ratio of 3.50 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Archean Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 4.44. Over the past decade, Archean Chemical Industries' PB Ratio has ranged from 3.17 to 5.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Archean Chemical Industries ranks #1250 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Archean Chemical Industries' PB Ratio too high?
Archean Chemical Industries' current PB Ratio of 3.50 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 4.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.17 to a high of 5.60. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Archean Chemical Industries' value of 3.50 is 109.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archean Chemical Industries ranks #1250 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Archean Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archean Chemical Industries' PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Archean Chemical Industries ranks #1250 out of 1576 companies for PB Ratio. This places Archean Chemical Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.67. Archean Chemical Industries' value of 3.50 is 109.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Archean Chemical Industries' own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.17 to 5.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.44 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Archean Chemical Industries has consistently been above 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 1.67, based on 1,576 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. Archean Chemical Industries's current PB Ratio of 3.50 is 109.6% 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 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 Archean Chemical Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archean Chemical Industries's current PB Ratio is 3.50, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 4.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archean Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹626.34, compared to a current price of ₹549.15 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.50, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 4.44 and 109.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Archean Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI), the current PB Ratio is 3.50 as of Jul. 17, 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 Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archean Chemical Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹549.15 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹626.34.
GuruFocus considers Archean Chemical Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ACI:
PB Ratio: 3.50 (21% below median its 10-year median of 4.44)
GF Value™: ₹626.34 vs. price of ₹549.15 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.6% above the Chemicals median (#1250 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ACI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Archean Chemical Industries Ltd is a specialty marine chemicals company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of Marine Chemicals. Its activities include the production of industrial salt, bromine, and sulphate of potash (SOP) from natural sea brine. The company generates the majority of its revenue from overseas markets and the rest from India.
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