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Lotte Chemical PakistanKAR:LOTCHEM -0.58%76 PB Ratio is 2.05 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates KAR:LOTCHEM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨20.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks worse than 56.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lotte Chemical Pakistan's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:LOTCHEM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 1.4 Max: 2.6
Current: 2.05
During the past 13 years, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's highest PB Ratio was 2.60. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.40.
KAR:LOTCHEM's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.62% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs KAR:LOTCHEM: 2.05
During the past 12 months, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Lotte Chemical Pakistan was 77.20% per year. The lowest was -6.80% per year. And the median was 7.40% 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.
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.
* 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, Lotte Chemical 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.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotte Chemical Pakistan'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.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) has a PB Ratio of 2.05 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Lotte Chemical Pakistan and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #894 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Lotte Chemical Pakistan's PB Ratio too high?
Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current PB Ratio of 2.05 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 2.60. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.73. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's value of 2.05 is 18.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #894 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lotte Chemical Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotte Chemical Pakistan's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #894 out of 1579 companies for PB Ratio. This places Lotte Chemical Pakistan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.73. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's value of 2.05 is 18.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 1.73, Lotte Chemical 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 1.73, based on 1,579 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. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current PB Ratio of 2.05 is 18.5% 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current PB Ratio is 2.05, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotte Chemical Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨20.33, compared to a current price of ₨27.51 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.05, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 18.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.73. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM), the current PB Ratio is 2.05 as of Aug. 17, 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨27.51 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨20.33.
GuruFocus considers Lotte Chemical Pakistan to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:LOTCHEM:
PB Ratio: 2.05 (46% above median its 10-year median of 1.40)
GF Value™: ₨20.33 vs. price of ₨27.51 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% above the Chemicals median (#894 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:LOTCHEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA). PTA is a key raw material used in the production of polyester fiber, polyester filament yarn, polyester film, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
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