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Aarti SurfactantsBOM:543210 +1.22%74 PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 2.99. GuruFocus rates BOM:543210 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹859.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Aarti Surfactants ranks better than 59.23% on this metric.
Aarti Surfactants Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.87) is close to 1-year high of 1.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aarti Surfactants's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543210'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 2.99 Max: 9.03
Current: 1.87
During the past 8 years, Aarti Surfactants's highest PB Ratio was 9.03. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 2.99.
BOM:543210's PB Ratio is ranked better than 59.23% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs BOM:543210: 1.87
During the past 12 months, Aarti Surfactants's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Aarti Surfactants was 15.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 13.40% 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.
Aarti Surfactants PB Ratio Related Terms
Aarti Surfactants PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aarti Surfactants'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Aarti Surfactants'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.
Aarti Surfactants PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Aarti Surfactants's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aarti Surfactants'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.
Aarti Surfactants (BOM:543210) has a PB Ratio of 1.87 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Aarti Surfactants and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 2.99. Over the past decade, Aarti Surfactants' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 9.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Aarti Surfactants ranks #643 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Aarti Surfactants' PB Ratio too high?
Aarti Surfactants' current PB Ratio of 1.87 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 9.03. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Aarti Surfactants' value of 1.87 is 8.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aarti Surfactants ranks #643 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aarti Surfactants has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aarti Surfactants' PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Aarti Surfactants ranks #643 out of 1577 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Aarti Surfactants in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Aarti Surfactants' value of 1.87 is 8.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Aarti Surfactants' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 9.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Aarti Surfactants 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 a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.72, based on 1,577 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. Aarti Surfactants's current PB Ratio of 1.87 is 8.7% 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 Aarti Surfactants and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aarti Surfactants's current PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aarti Surfactants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aarti Surfactants (BOM:543210) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹859.89, compared to a current price of ₹542.00 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 8.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. Aarti Surfactants' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Aarti Surfactants (BOM:543210), the current PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Aug. 06, 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 Aarti Surfactants (BOM:543210) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aarti Surfactants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹542.00 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹859.89.
GuruFocus considers Aarti Surfactants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543210:
PB Ratio: 1.87 (37% below median its 10-year median of 2.99)
GF Value™: ₹859.89 vs. price of ₹542.00 (37% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.7% above the Chemicals median (#643 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543210 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aarti Surfactants Ltd is the producer of ionic and non-ionic surfactants and specialty products, serving Home and Personal Care, Industrial Applications, and the Agro and Oil industries. The company's product portfolio includes Surfactants, Mild surfactants, Rheology modifiers, Pearlising agents, UV filters, Syndet and soap bases, and Active ingredients, as well as conditioning agents, blends, proteins, and quats. Geographically, the group has a business presence in India and Outside India, of which a majority of its revenue is derived from India. The products of the group have applications in consumer-centric personal care and home care products, including, inter alia, skin care, oral care, hair care, cosmetics, toiletries, and detergent products.
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