Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) PB Ratio: 1.74 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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AMM:APOT Arab Potash Co Ltd AMM:APOT
82 GF Score
Price JOD40.14
GF Value JOD28.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Arab Potash Co PB Ratio?

Arab Potash Co AMM:APOT +0.05% 82 PB Ratio is 1.74 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates AMM:APOT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD28.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, Arab Potash Co ranks worse than 59.51% 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), Arab Potash Co's share price is JOD40.14. Arab Potash Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD23.03. Hence, Arab Potash Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.74.

Warning Sign:

Arab Potash Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.74) is close to 3-year high of 1.87.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arab Potash Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AMM:APOT' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08   Med: 1.73   Max: 3.32
Current: 1.75

During the past 13 years, Arab Potash Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.32. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.73.

AMM:APOT's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.51% of 247 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.48 vs AMM:APOT: 1.75

During the past 12 months, Arab Potash Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Arab Potash Co was 22.50% per year. The lowest was -5.30% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Arab Potash Co  (AMM:APOT) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Arab Potash Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Arab Potash Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arab Potash 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.

Arab Potash Co PB Ratio Chart

Arab Potash Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
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Arab Potash Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.37 1.58 1.48 1.70 1.78

AMM:APOT vs CTVA, CF, MOS: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Arab Potash 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.


Arab Potash Co PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Arab Potash Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arab Potash Co's PB Ratio falls into.


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Arab Potash Co PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Arab Potash Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=40.14/23.033
=1.74

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.74 mean?
Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) has a PB Ratio of 1.74 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 Arab Potash Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Arab Potash Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Potash Co ranks #147 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Arab Potash Co's PB Ratio too high?
Arab Potash Co's current PB Ratio of 1.74 is near median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 3.32. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.48. Arab Potash Co's value of 1.74 is 17.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Potash Co ranks #147 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arab Potash Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Potash Co's PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Arab Potash Co ranks #147 out of 247 companies for PB Ratio. This places Arab Potash Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.48. Arab Potash Co's value of 1.74 is 17.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Arab Potash Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 1.48, Arab Potash Co 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 1.48, based on 247 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. Arab Potash Co's current PB Ratio of 1.74 is 17.6% 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 Arab Potash Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Potash Co's current PB Ratio is 1.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Potash Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD28.35, compared to a current price of JOD40.14 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 17.6% above the Agriculture industry median of 1.48. Arab Potash Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT), the current PB Ratio is 1.74 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 Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Potash Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JOD40.14 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD28.35. GuruFocus considers Arab Potash Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMM:APOT:

  • PB Ratio: 1.74 (near median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: JOD28.35 vs. price of JOD40.14 (41.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.6% above the Agriculture median (#147 of 247)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AMM:APOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arab Potash Co Business Description

Address Al Shmeisani - Al Jaheth Street, P.0. Box 1470, Amman, JOR, 11118
Arab Potash Co Ltd produces potash, potassium nitrate, and other derivatives. Its segments consist of Producing potash and Salt through Arab Potash Company, producing potassium nitrate and dicalcium phosphate through Arab Fertilizers and Chemical Industries, and Producing mixed salts and mud through Numeira Mixed Salts and Mud Company. Its sales are spread across China and India, the Far and Middle East, Africa, Europe, Canada, America, and Australia. The majority of the revenue comes from the china and India.
82GF Score

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