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Chothani FoodsBOM:540681 55 PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates BOM:540681 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,898 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chothani Foods ranks better than 85.25% 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 (2026-08-03), Chothani Foods's share price is ₹8.30. Chothani Foods's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹15.08. Hence, Chothani Foods's PB Ratio of today is 0.55.
Good Sign:
Chothani Foods Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.55) is close to 5-year low of 0.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chothani Foods's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540681'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.87 Max: 3.14
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, Chothani Foods's highest PB Ratio was 3.14. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.87.
BOM:540681's PB Ratio is ranked better than 85.25% of 1898
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.37
vs BOM:540681: 0.55
During the past 12 months, Chothani Foods's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Chothani Foods was 144.00% per year. The lowest was 1.60% per year. And the median was 5.10% 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.
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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.
Chothani Foods PB Ratio Related Terms
Chothani Foods PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chothani Foods'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Chothani Foods'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.
Chothani Foods PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chothani Foods's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chothani Foods'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.
Chothani Foods'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.
Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) has a PB Ratio of 0.55 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Chothani Foods and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Chothani Foods' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 3.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #280 out of 1898 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Chothani Foods' PB Ratio too high?
Chothani Foods' current PB Ratio of 0.55 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 3.14. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.37. Chothani Foods' value of 0.55 is 59.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #280 out of 1898 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chothani Foods has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chothani Foods' PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #280 out of 1898 companies for PB Ratio. This places Chothani Foods in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.37. Chothani Foods' value of 0.55 is 59.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Chothani Foods' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 3.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Chothani Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.37, based on 1,898 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. Chothani Foods's current PB Ratio of 0.55 is 59.9% 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 Chothani Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chothani Foods's current PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chothani Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.43, compared to a current price of ₹8.30 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 59.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.37. Chothani Foods' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681), the current PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Aug. 03, 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.30 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.43.
GuruFocus considers Chothani Foods to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540681:
PB Ratio: 0.55 (37% below median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: ₹16.43 vs. price of ₹8.30 (49.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#280 of 1898)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chothani Foods Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying different types of spices. The company has two brands APPU MASALA and GAYATRI MASALA. With more than 30 types of Spices and Masalas like Pav Bhaji Masala, Chaat Masala, Tea Masala, Garam Masala, Sambhar Masala, Punjabi Chole Masala, Biryani and Pulav Masala, Kitchen King Masala and various Powders like Red Chilli Powder, Jeera Powder, White Pepper Powder, Turmeric Powder, etc.
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