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S Chand and CoNSE:SCHAND -0.63%66 PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCHAND with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹267.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 920 Media - Diversified companies, S Chand and Co ranks better than 83.48% 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 (2026-07-25), S Chand and Co's share price is ₹147.69. S Chand and Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹298.85. Hence, S Chand and Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.49.
Good Sign:
S Chand and Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.5) is close to 3-year low of 0.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for S Chand and Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SCHAND'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.67 Max: 2.9
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, S Chand and Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.90. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.67.
NSE:SCHAND's PB Ratio is ranked better than 83.48% of 920
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.28
vs NSE:SCHAND: 0.50
During the past 12 months, S Chand and Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of S Chand and Co was 63.10% per year. The lowest was -6.50% per year. And the median was 5.65% 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.
S Chand and Co PB Ratio Related Terms
S Chand and Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S Chand and Co'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 Publishing subindustry, S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S Chand and Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a PB Ratio of 0.49 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on S Chand and Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, S Chand and Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 2.90. According to the industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #152 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is S Chand and Co's PB Ratio too high?
S Chand and Co's current PB Ratio of 0.49 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 2.90. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. S Chand and Co's value of 0.49 is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #152 out of 920 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #152 out of 920 companies for PB Ratio. This places S Chand and Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.28. S Chand and Co's value of 0.49 is 61.7% below this benchmark. Historically, S Chand and Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 2.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 1.28, S Chand and Co has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.28, based on 920 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. S Chand and Co's current PB Ratio of 0.49 is 61.7% below 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Chand and Co's current PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹267.30, compared to a current price of ₹147.69 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 61.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.28. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Jul. 25, 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹147.69 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹267.30.
GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:
PB Ratio: 0.49 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: ₹267.30 vs. price of ₹147.69 (44.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#152 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCHAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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