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Sharda CropchemNSE:SHARDACROP +0.50%94 PB Ratio is 2.51 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 2.34. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHARDACROP with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹896.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, Sharda Cropchem ranks worse than 75.81% 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 (2026-07-27), Sharda Cropchem's share price is ₹872.95. Sharda Cropchem's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹347.65. Hence, Sharda Cropchem's PB Ratio of today is 2.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sharda Cropchem's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SHARDACROP'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 2.34 Max: 5.17
Current: 2.51
During the past 13 years, Sharda Cropchem's highest PB Ratio was 5.17. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 2.34.
NSE:SHARDACROP's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 75.81% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs NSE:SHARDACROP: 2.51
During the past 12 months, Sharda Cropchem's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sharda Cropchem was 20.00% per year. The lowest was 9.30% per year. And the median was 13.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Sharda Cropchem (NSE:SHARDACROP) 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.
Sharda Cropchem PB Ratio Related Terms
Sharda Cropchem PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sharda Cropchem'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.
NSE:SHARDACROP vs CTVA, CF, MOS: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Sharda Cropchem'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.
Sharda Cropchem PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Sharda Cropchem's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sharda Cropchem'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.
Sharda Cropchem'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.
Sharda Cropchem (NSE:SHARDACROP) has a PB Ratio of 2.51 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sharda Cropchem and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.34. Over the past decade, Sharda Cropchem's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 5.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Sharda Cropchem ranks #188 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Sharda Cropchem's PB Ratio too high?
Sharda Cropchem's current PB Ratio of 2.51 is near median its 10-year median of 2.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 5.17. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Sharda Cropchem's value of 2.51 is 67.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sharda Cropchem ranks #188 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sharda Cropchem has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sharda Cropchem's PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Sharda Cropchem ranks #188 out of 248 companies for PB Ratio. This places Sharda Cropchem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Sharda Cropchem's value of 2.51 is 67.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sharda Cropchem's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 5.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.34 vs. the industry median of 1.50, Sharda Cropchem 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 1.50, 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. Sharda Cropchem's current PB Ratio of 2.51 is 67.3% 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 Sharda Cropchem and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sharda Cropchem's current PB Ratio is 2.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sharda Cropchem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharda Cropchem (NSE:SHARDACROP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹896.13, compared to a current price of ₹872.95 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.34 and 67.3% above the Agriculture industry median of 1.50. Sharda Cropchem's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sharda Cropchem (NSE:SHARDACROP), the current PB Ratio is 2.51 as of Jul. 27, 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 Sharda Cropchem (NSE:SHARDACROP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharda Cropchem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹872.95 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹896.13.
GuruFocus considers Sharda Cropchem to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SHARDACROP:
PB Ratio: 2.51 (near median its 10-year median of 2.34)
GF Value™: ₹896.13 vs. price of ₹872.95 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.3% above the Agriculture median (#188 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SHARDACROP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sharda Cropchem Ltd is an agrochemical company based in India. It markets and sells formulations and active ingredients for agricultural purposes through its subsidiaries. The company functions through two segments, which are Agrochemicals and Non-Agrochemicals. The company earns a majority of its income through the development and sale of agrochemicals such as insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and biocides. It sells conveyor belts, V-belts, timing belts, dyes, and general chemicals. and dye intermediaries under the Non-Agrochemicals segment. Geographically, it derives its key revenue from Europe and the rest from the NAFTA countries, Latin America, India, and the rest of the world.
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