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National PeroxideBOM:544205 -1.23%14 PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates BOM:544205 with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, National Peroxide ranks better than 75.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Peroxide's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544205'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 0.97 Max: 1.64
Current: 0.91
During the past 6 years, National Peroxide's highest PB Ratio was 1.64. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.97.
BOM:544205's PB Ratio is ranked better than 75.71% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs BOM:544205: 0.91
During the past 12 months, National Peroxide's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of National Peroxide was 4899.00% per year. The lowest was 0.90% per year. And the median was 2449.95% 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.
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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.
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National Peroxide PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Peroxide'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, National Peroxide'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.
National Peroxide PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, National Peroxide's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Peroxide'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.
National Peroxide (BOM:544205) has a PB Ratio of 0.92 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 National Peroxide and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, National Peroxide's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, National Peroxide ranks #383 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is National Peroxide's PB Ratio too high?
National Peroxide's current PB Ratio of 0.92 is near median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.64. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. National Peroxide's value of 0.92 is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Peroxide ranks #383 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Peroxide has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Peroxide's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, National Peroxide ranks #383 out of 1577 companies for PB Ratio. This places National Peroxide in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. National Peroxide's value of 0.92 is 46.5% below this benchmark. Historically, National Peroxide's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.72, National Peroxide 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 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. National Peroxide's current PB Ratio of 0.92 is 46.5% 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 National Peroxide 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. National Peroxide's current PB Ratio is 0.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Peroxide stock overvalued right now?
National Peroxide (BOM:544205) has a current PB Ratio of 0.92. The current PB Ratio is 0.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 46.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. National Peroxide's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 2 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 National Peroxide (BOM:544205), the current PB Ratio is 0.92 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.
National Peroxide Ltd is a company that manufactures Hydrogen Peroxide. The company also produces Compressed Hydrogen Gas and Peracetic Acid. The company is engaged in only one segment viz Manufacturing of peroxygens. It generates the majority of its revenue from within India.
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