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NACL IndustriesNSE:NACLIND +5.27%59 PB Ratio is 6.69 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 135% above its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates NSE:NACLIND with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹59.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, NACL Industries ranks worse than 93.55% 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 (2026-07-30), NACL Industries's share price is ₹195.14. NACL Industries's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹29.16. Hence, NACL Industries's PB Ratio of today is 6.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for NACL Industries's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NACLIND'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 2.85 Max: 9.8
Current: 6.7
During the past 13 years, NACL Industries's highest PB Ratio was 9.80. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 2.85.
NSE:NACLIND's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 93.55% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.505
vs NSE:NACLIND: 6.70
During the past 12 months, NACL Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 49.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of NACL Industries was 29.70% per year. The lowest was -4.80% per year. And the median was 9.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
NACL Industries (NSE:NACLIND) 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.
NACL Industries PB Ratio Related Terms
NACL Industries PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NACL Industries'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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, NACL 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.
NACL Industries PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, NACL Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NACL 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.
NACL Industries'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.
NACL Industries (NSE:NACLIND) has a PB Ratio of 6.69 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on NACL Industries and its competitors. This is 135% above median its historical median of 2.85. Over the past decade, NACL Industries' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 9.80. According to the industry distribution chart, NACL Industries ranks #232 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is NACL Industries' PB Ratio too high?
NACL Industries' current PB Ratio of 6.69 is 135% above median its 10-year median of 2.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 9.80. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.51. NACL Industries' value of 6.69 is 344.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NACL Industries ranks #232 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NACL Industries has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NACL Industries' PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, NACL Industries ranks #232 out of 248 companies for PB Ratio. This places NACL Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.51. NACL Industries' value of 6.69 is 344.5% above this benchmark. Historically, NACL Industries' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 9.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 1.51, NACL 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 an Agriculture company?
The median PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.51, based on 248 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. NACL Industries's current PB Ratio of 6.69 is 344.5% 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 NACL Industries and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NACL Industries's current PB Ratio is 6.69, which is 135% above median its own 10-year median of 2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NACL Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NACL Industries (NSE:NACLIND) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹59.72, compared to a current price of ₹195.14 — trading 226.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 6.69, which is 135% above median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 344.5% above the Agriculture industry median of 1.51. NACL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 NACL Industries (NSE:NACLIND), the current PB Ratio is 6.69 as of Jul. 30, 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 NACL Industries (NSE:NACLIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NACL Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹195.14 is trading 226.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹59.72.
GuruFocus considers NACL Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NACLIND:
PB Ratio: 6.69 (135% above median its 10-year median of 2.85)
GF Value™: ₹59.72 vs. price of ₹195.14 (226.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 344.5% above the Agriculture median (#232 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NACLIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NACL Industries Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of manufacturing and marketing crop protection products. It manufactures all kinds of Pesticides, Insecticides, Acaricides, Herbicides, Fungicides, and other plant growth chemicals. The company also exports technicals and formulations and does toll manufacture for various multinational companies. The group sells its products in India and also exports them Outside India. Its business activities fall within a single primary segment which is sale of farm inputs.
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