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The historical rank and industry rank for Kothari Petrochemicals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KOTHARIPET'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 2.12 Max: 4.93
Current: 2.28
During the past 13 years, Kothari Petrochemicals's highest PB Ratio was 4.93. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 2.12.
NSE:KOTHARIPET's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 61.26% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs NSE:KOTHARIPET: 2.28
During the past 12 months, Kothari Petrochemicals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kothari Petrochemicals was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 1.00% per year. And the median was 7.50% 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.
* 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.
NSE:KOTHARIPET vs LIN, SHW, ECL: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kothari Petrochemicals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) has a PB Ratio of 2.28 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, Kothari Petrochemicals' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 4.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #966 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals' PB Ratio too high?
Kothari Petrochemicals' current PB Ratio of 2.28 is near median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 4.93. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 2.28 is 32.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #966 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kothari Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Petrochemicals' PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #966 out of 1577 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kothari Petrochemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 2.28 is 32.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kothari Petrochemicals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 4.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Kothari Petrochemicals 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 1.72, 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. Kothari Petrochemicals's current PB Ratio of 2.28 is 32.6% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kothari Petrochemicals's current PB Ratio is 2.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹147.31, compared to a current price of ₹144.12 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 32.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. Kothari Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET), the current PB Ratio is 2.28 as of Aug. 06, 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹144.12 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹147.31.
GuruFocus considers Kothari Petrochemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KOTHARIPET:
PB Ratio: 2.28 (near median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: ₹147.31 vs. price of ₹144.12 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.6% above the Chemicals median (#966 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KOTHARIPET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kothari Petrochemicals Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing of PolyIso Butylene and the sale of petrochemical products used in domains of Lubricant & Dispersant , Fuel Additive, Grease, Adhesive, Sealant, Rubber Manufacturing , Personal Care, Masterbatch Compounding, PVC Pipe & Fitting. The company products include KVIS 10, KVIS 20, KVIS 30, KVIS 100, KVIS 150, KVIS 200, and PIB R-01.
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