FRA:J28's PB Ratio is ranked better than 65.59% of 247
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.49
vs FRA:J28: 1.04
During the past 12 months, Southern Petrochemicals Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Southern Petrochemicals Industries was 31.40% per year. The lowest was -26.60% per year. And the median was 12.55% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Southern Petrochemicals Industries (FRA:J28) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries PB Ratio Related Terms
Southern Petrochemicals Industries PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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, Southern Petrochemicals Industries'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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Petrochemicals Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Petrochemicals Industries's PB Ratio falls into.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries 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.
* 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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries (FRA:J28) has a PB Ratio of 5.10 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Southern Petrochemicals Industries and its competitors. This is 275% above median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Southern Petrochemicals Industries' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #85 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Southern Petrochemicals Industries' PB Ratio too high?
Southern Petrochemicals Industries' current PB Ratio of 5.10 is 275% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 2.54. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.49. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' value of 5.10 is 242.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #85 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Petrochemicals Industries has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Petrochemicals Industries' PB Ratio compare to ?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #85 out of 247 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Southern Petrochemicals Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.49. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' value of 5.10 is 242.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Petrochemicals Industries' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 1.49, Southern Petrochemicals Industries 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 1.49, 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. Southern Petrochemicals Industries's current PB Ratio of 5.10 is 242.3% 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Petrochemicals Industries's current PB Ratio is 5.10, which is 275% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Petrochemicals Industries stock overvalued right now?
Southern Petrochemicals Industries (FRA:J28) has a current PB Ratio of 5.10. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.75, compared to a current price of €3.20 — trading 82% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 5.10, which is 275% above median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 242.3% above the Agriculture industry median of 1.49. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries (FRA:J28), the current PB Ratio is 5.10 as of Jul. 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries (FRA:J28) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Petrochemicals Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.20 is trading 82% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.75.
Key valuation signals for FRA:J28:
PB Ratio: 5.10 (275% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: €17.75 vs. price of €3.20 (82% below fair value)
Industry Position: 242.3% above the Agriculture median (#85 of 247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:J28 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Business Description
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corp Ltd is a manufacturer and seller of nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers, including urea and neem-coated urea. The company operates a large fertilizer complex in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, capable of producing substantial volumes to support agricultural productivity across India. SPIC also provides secondary and micronutrient fertilizers, organic fertilizers, biopesticides, and plant growth regulators to enrich soil and crop health. Its industrial by-products, such as phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid, serve other sectors like cement and aluminum production. Revenue is majorly generated from the sale of fertilizer products through an extensive dealer network serving rural and farming communities nationwide.
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