UPL (LSE:UPLL) PB Ratio: 1.58 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 31% Below Median


LSE:UPLL UPL Ltd LSE:UPLL
81 GF Score
Price $14.00
GF Value $16.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is UPL PB Ratio?

UPL LSE:UPLL 81 PB Ratio is 1.58 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates LSE:UPLL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 249 Agriculture companies, UPL ranks better than 51.81% 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 (2026-06-25), UPL's share price is $14.00. UPL's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.85. Hence, UPL's PB Ratio of today is 1.58.

Good Sign:

UPL Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.45) is close to 5-year low of 1.32.

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

LSE:UPLL' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18   Med: 2.29   Max: 6
Current: 1.45

During the past 13 years, UPL's highest PB Ratio was 6.00. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 2.29.

LSE:UPLL's PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.81% of 249 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.51 vs LSE:UPLL: 1.45

During the past 12 months, UPL's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of UPL was 37.90% per year. The lowest was 2.50% per year. And the median was 15.50% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


UPL  (LSE:UPLL) 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.


UPL PB Ratio Related Terms


UPL PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UPL'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.

UPL PB Ratio Chart

UPL Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PB Ratio
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UPL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.57 0.00 1.82 0.00 1.69

LSE:UPLL vs CTVA, CF: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, UPL'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.


UPL PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, UPL's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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UPL 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.

UPL's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=14.00/8.853
=1.58

* 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 1.58 mean?
UPL (LSE:UPLL) has a PB Ratio of 1.58 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on UPL and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, UPL's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, UPL ranks #120 out of 249 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is UPL's PB Ratio too high?
UPL's current PB Ratio of 1.58 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 6.00. The Agriculture industry median PB Ratio is 1.51. UPL's value of 1.58 is 4.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UPL ranks #120 out of 249 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, UPL has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPL's PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, UPL ranks #120 out of 249 companies for PB Ratio. This puts UPL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.51. UPL's value of 1.58 is 4.6% above this benchmark. Historically, UPL's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 1.51, UPL 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 1.51, based on 249 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. UPL's current PB Ratio of 1.58 is 4.6% 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 UPL and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UPL's current PB Ratio is 1.58, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPL (LSE:UPLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.13, compared to a current price of $14.00 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.58, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 4.6% above the Agriculture industry median of 1.51. UPL's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 UPL (LSE:UPLL), the current PB Ratio is 1.58 as of Jun. 25, 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 UPL (LSE:UPLL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.00 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.13. GuruFocus considers UPL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:UPLL:

  • PB Ratio: 1.58 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.29)
  • GF Value™: $16.13 vs. price of $14.00 (13.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.6% above the Agriculture median (#120 of 249)

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


UPL Business Description

Other Exchanges UPL:India512070:India
Address C. D. Marg, 11th Road, Uniphos House, Madhu Park, Khar (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 051
UPL Ltd is principally engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of crop protection products. The firm's crop protection portfolio includes fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, rodenticides, and specialty crop chemicals. The firm's seed products consist of nutri-feeds, seeds, and seed treatment products. UPL competes on price with the manufacture and sale of generic products. The company generates its revenue globally, with sales in various countries, and derives a majority share of its revenue from its business outside India. The firm sells its products through a distribution network in each region.
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