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AtulNSE:ATUL +4.53%91 PB Ratio is 3.03 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 4.22. GuruFocus rates NSE:ATUL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹8,511.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Atul ranks worse than 75.08% 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 (2026-07-26), Atul's share price is ₹6407.50. Atul's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2,113.29. Hence, Atul's PB Ratio of today is 3.03.
Good Sign:
Atul Ltd stock PB Ratio (=3.03) is close to 10-year low of 2.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Atul's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ATUL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.82 Med: 4.22 Max: 7.33
Current: 3.03
During the past 13 years, Atul's highest PB Ratio was 7.33. The lowest was 2.82. And the median was 4.22.
NSE:ATUL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 75.08% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs NSE:ATUL: 3.03
During the past 12 months, Atul's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Atul was 29.60% per year. The lowest was 8.30% per year. And the median was 17.70% 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.
Atul PB Ratio Related Terms
Atul PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atul'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, Atul'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.
Atul PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Atul's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atul'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.
Atul'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.
Atul (NSE:ATUL) has a PB Ratio of 3.03 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Atul and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 4.22. Over the past decade, Atul's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.82 to 7.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Atul ranks #1184 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Atul's PB Ratio too high?
Atul's current PB Ratio of 3.03 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 4.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.82 to a high of 7.33. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.63. Atul's value of 3.03 is 85.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atul ranks #1184 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Atul has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atul's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Atul ranks #1184 out of 1577 companies for PB Ratio. This places Atul in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.63. Atul's value of 3.03 is 85.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Atul's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.82 to 7.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.22 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Atul 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 1.63, based on 1,577 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. Atul's current PB Ratio of 3.03 is 85.9% 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 Atul and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atul's current PB Ratio is 3.03, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 4.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atul stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atul (NSE:ATUL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹8,511.34, compared to a current price of ₹6,407.50 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.03, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 4.22 and 85.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.63. Atul's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Atul (NSE:ATUL), the current PB Ratio is 3.03 as of Jul. 26, 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 Atul (NSE:ATUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atul stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹6,407.50 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹8,511.34.
GuruFocus considers Atul to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ATUL:
PB Ratio: 3.03 (28% below median its 10-year median of 4.22)
GF Value™: ₹8,511.34 vs. price of ₹6,407.50 (24.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.9% above the Chemicals median (#1184 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ATUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atul Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The firm's segments are based on its product types. The Performance and other chemicals segment, which generates the majority of its revenue, sells Adhesion promoters, Bulk chemicals, Epoxy resins, Hardeners, Intermediates, and Textile dyes. The Life science chemicals segment sells crop protection products including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. The segment also sells pharmaceuticals used to treat depression, diabetes, infections, and cardiovascular diseases. The Others segment includes Agribiotech, Food products, Services, and others. Geographically, the company generates almost half of its revenue in India and the rest from regions outside India.
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