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SMS PharmaceuticalsNSE:SMSPHARMA -0.01%78 PB Ratio is 4.33 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 2.49. GuruFocus rates NSE:SMSPHARMA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹278.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 922 Drug Manufacturers companies, SMS Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 81.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SMS Pharmaceuticals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SMSPHARMA'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 2.49 Max: 5.48
Current: 4.33
During the past 13 years, SMS Pharmaceuticals's highest PB Ratio was 5.48. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 2.49.
NSE:SMSPHARMA's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 81.24% of 922
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs NSE:SMSPHARMA: 4.33
During the past 12 months, SMS Pharmaceuticals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of SMS Pharmaceuticals was 21.10% per year. The lowest was 1.40% per year. And the median was 9.30% 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.
SMS Pharmaceuticals PB Ratio Related Terms
SMS Pharmaceuticals PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SMS Pharmaceuticals'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.
NSE:SMSPHARMA vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, SMS Pharmaceuticals'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.
SMS Pharmaceuticals PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, SMS Pharmaceuticals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMS Pharmaceuticals'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.
SMS Pharmaceuticals (NSE:SMSPHARMA) has a PB Ratio of 4.33 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on SMS Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 2.49. Over the past decade, SMS Pharmaceuticals' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 5.48. According to the industry distribution chart, SMS Pharmaceuticals ranks #749 out of 922 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is SMS Pharmaceuticals' PB Ratio too high?
SMS Pharmaceuticals' current PB Ratio of 4.33 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 2.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 5.48. The Drug Manufacturers industry median PB Ratio is 1.89. SMS Pharmaceuticals' value of 4.33 is 129.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMS Pharmaceuticals ranks #749 out of 922 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SMS Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMS Pharmaceuticals' PB Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, SMS Pharmaceuticals ranks #749 out of 922 companies for PB Ratio. This places SMS Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.89. SMS Pharmaceuticals' value of 4.33 is 129.1% above this benchmark. Historically, SMS Pharmaceuticals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 5.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 1.89, SMS Pharmaceuticals 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.89, based on 922 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. SMS Pharmaceuticals's current PB Ratio of 4.33 is 129.1% 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 SMS Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMS Pharmaceuticals's current PB Ratio is 4.33, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMS Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMS Pharmaceuticals (NSE:SMSPHARMA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹278.49, compared to a current price of ₹363.50 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.33, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 129.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.89. SMS Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 SMS Pharmaceuticals (NSE:SMSPHARMA), the current PB Ratio is 4.33 as of Aug. 04, 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 SMS Pharmaceuticals (NSE:SMSPHARMA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMS Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹363.50 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹278.49.
GuruFocus considers SMS Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SMSPHARMA:
PB Ratio: 4.33 (74% above median its 10-year median of 2.49)
GF Value™: ₹278.49 vs. price of ₹363.50 (30.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#749 of 922)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SMSPHARMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SMS Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a drug manufacturing company. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing Active Pharma Ingredients and their intermediates. Its product portfolio includes drugs for anti-ulcer, anti-fungal, anti-migraine, anti-diabetic, erectile dysfunction, anti-viral, and other conditions.
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