Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) PB Ratio: 2.86 (As of Jun. 26, 2026) — 31% Below Median


KAR:ARPL Archroma Pakistan Ltd KAR:ARPL
64 GF Score
Price ₨399.98
GF Value ₨457.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Archroma Pakistan PB Ratio?

Archroma Pakistan KAR:ARPL 64 PB Ratio is 2.86 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 4.13. GuruFocus rates KAR:ARPL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨457.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, Archroma Pakistan ranks worse than 69.49% 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 (2026-06-26), Archroma Pakistan's share price is ₨399.98. Archroma Pakistan's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨140.10. Hence, Archroma Pakistan's PB Ratio of today is 2.86.

The historical rank and industry rank for Archroma Pakistan's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:ARPL' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.38   Med: 4.13   Max: 7.36
Current: 2.85

During the past 13 years, Archroma Pakistan's highest PB Ratio was 7.36. The lowest was 2.38. And the median was 4.13.

KAR:ARPL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.49% of 1583 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs KAR:ARPL: 2.85

During the past 12 months, Archroma Pakistan's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Archroma Pakistan was 27.50% per year. The lowest was -13.90% per year. And the median was 1.20% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Archroma Pakistan  (KAR:ARPL) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Archroma Pakistan PB Ratio Related Terms


Archroma Pakistan PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archroma Pakistan'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.

Archroma Pakistan PB Ratio Chart

Archroma Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
PB Ratio
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Archroma Pakistan Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KAR:ARPL vs DOW: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Archroma Pakistan'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.


Archroma Pakistan PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Archroma Pakistan's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Archroma Pakistan's PB Ratio falls into.


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Archroma Pakistan 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.

Archroma Pakistan's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=399.98/140.097
=2.86

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 2.86 mean?
Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) has a PB Ratio of 2.86 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Archroma Pakistan and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 4.13. Over the past decade, Archroma Pakistan's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.38 to 7.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #1100 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Archroma Pakistan's PB Ratio too high?
Archroma Pakistan's current PB Ratio of 2.86 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 4.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.38 to a high of 7.36. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Archroma Pakistan's value of 2.86 is 59.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #1100 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Archroma Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archroma Pakistan's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #1100 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This places Archroma Pakistan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Archroma Pakistan's value of 2.86 is 59.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Archroma Pakistan's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.38 to 7.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.13 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Archroma Pakistan 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 1.79, based on 1,583 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. Archroma Pakistan's current PB Ratio of 2.86 is 59.8% 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 Archroma Pakistan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archroma Pakistan's current PB Ratio is 2.86, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 4.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archroma Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨457.23, compared to a current price of ₨399.98 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.86, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 4.13 and 59.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. Archroma Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL), the current PB Ratio is 2.86 as of Jun. 26, 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨399.98 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨457.23. GuruFocus considers Archroma Pakistan to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ARPL:

  • PB Ratio: 2.86 (31% below median its 10-year median of 4.13)
  • GF Value™: ₨457.23 vs. price of ₨399.98 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.8% above the Chemicals median (#1100 of 1583)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ARPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Archroma Pakistan Business Description

Address Korangi Industrial Area, No. 1-A/1, Sector 20, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74900
Archroma Pakistan Ltd is a Pakistan-based color and specialty chemicals company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals, dyes, and chemicals for textiles, paper, packaging, coatings, and construction. The company provides services for managing whiteness, coloration, and special coatings across all types of paper. The company's key revenue comes from domestic sales.
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