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The Phosphate CoBOM:542123 -1.18%71 PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates BOM:542123 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹179.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, The Phosphate Co ranks better than 86.69% 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 (2026-08-24), The Phosphate Co's share price is ₹137.80. The Phosphate Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹255.56. Hence, The Phosphate Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.54.
Good Sign:
The Phosphate Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.54) is close to 3-year low of 0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Phosphate Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:542123'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.79
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, The Phosphate Co's highest PB Ratio was 0.79. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.46.
BOM:542123's PB Ratio is ranked better than 86.69% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.585
vs BOM:542123: 0.54
During the past 12 months, The Phosphate Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of The Phosphate Co was 121.10% per year. The lowest was 1.60% per year. And the median was 3.95% 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.
The Phosphate Co PB Ratio Related Terms
The Phosphate Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Phosphate 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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Phosphate 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.
The Phosphate Co PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Phosphate Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Phosphate 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.
* 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.
The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123) has a PB Ratio of 0.54 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on The Phosphate Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, The Phosphate Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, The Phosphate Co ranks #33 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is The Phosphate Co's PB Ratio too high?
The Phosphate Co's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.79. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.59. The Phosphate Co's value of 0.54 is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Phosphate Co ranks #33 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Phosphate Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Phosphate Co's PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Phosphate Co ranks #33 out of 248 companies for PB Ratio. This places The Phosphate Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.59. The Phosphate Co's value of 0.54 is 65.9% below this benchmark. Historically, The Phosphate Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 1.59, The Phosphate 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 an Agriculture company?
The median PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.59, 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. The Phosphate Co's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 65.9% 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 The Phosphate Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Phosphate Co's current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Phosphate Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹179.35, compared to a current price of ₹137.80 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 65.9% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.59. The Phosphate Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123), the current PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Aug. 24, 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 The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Phosphate Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹137.80 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹179.35.
GuruFocus considers The Phosphate Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:542123:
PB Ratio: 0.54 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: ₹179.35 vs. price of ₹137.80 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% below the Agriculture median (#33 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Phosphate Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and trading of farm inputs comprising of fertilizer, crop protection, specialty nutrients, acids and organic compost. The company is also engaged in the trading of acid. Its manufacturing unit is located at Rishra, West Bengal.
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