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Alkali MetalsNSE:ALKALI +2.50%72 PB Ratio is 1.94 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates NSE:ALKALI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹112.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Alkali Metals ranks worse than 56.03% 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 (2026-07-21), Alkali Metals's share price is ₹84.95. Alkali Metals's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹43.89. Hence, Alkali Metals's PB Ratio of today is 1.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alkali Metals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ALKALI'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 1.63 Max: 3.1
Current: 1.92
During the past 13 years, Alkali Metals's highest PB Ratio was 3.10. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.63.
NSE:ALKALI's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.03% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs NSE:ALKALI: 1.92
During the past 12 months, Alkali Metals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Alkali Metals was 25.10% per year. The lowest was -8.70% per year. And the median was -0.15% 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.
Alkali Metals PB Ratio Related Terms
Alkali Metals PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alkali Metals'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, Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkali Metals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) has a PB Ratio of 1.94 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Alkali Metals and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, Alkali Metals' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 3.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #883 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Alkali Metals' PB Ratio too high?
Alkali Metals' current PB Ratio of 1.94 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 3.10. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Alkali Metals' value of 1.94 is 17.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #883 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkali Metals has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkali Metals' PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #883 out of 1576 companies for PB Ratio. This places Alkali Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Alkali Metals' value of 1.94 is 17.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkali Metals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 3.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Alkali Metals 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 1.65, 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. Alkali Metals's current PB Ratio of 1.94 is 17.6% 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 Alkali Metals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkali Metals's current PB Ratio is 1.94, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkali Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹112.63, compared to a current price of ₹84.95 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.94, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 17.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.65. Alkali Metals' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI), the current PB Ratio is 1.94 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 Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkali Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹84.95 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹112.63.
GuruFocus considers Alkali Metals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ALKALI:
PB Ratio: 1.94 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.63)
GF Value™: ₹112.63 vs. price of ₹84.95 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.6% above the Chemicals median (#883 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ALKALI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkali Metals Ltd operates in the chemical industry. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the External segment. The product portfolio includes sodium and other metal derivatives like amides, hydrides, alkoxides, azides, tetrazoles, pyridine compounds, cyclic compounds, and others.
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