Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM) PEG Ratio: 5.66 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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NSE:AMBUJACEM Ambuja Cements Ltd NSE:AMBUJACEM
81 GF Score
Price ₹438.50
GF Value ₹645.27
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Ambuja Cements PEG Ratio?

Ambuja Cements NSE:AMBUJACEM +1.13% 81 PEG Ratio is 5.66 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 6.72. GuruFocus rates NSE:AMBUJACEM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹645.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 142 Building Materials companies, Ambuja Cements ranks worse than 83.1% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Ambuja Cements's PE Ratio without NRI is 22.65. Ambuja Cements's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 4.00%. Therefore, Ambuja Cements's PEG Ratio for today is 5.66.

* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for Ambuja Cements's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:AMBUJACEM' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 6.72   Max: 1037.2
Current: 5.67


During the past 13 years, Ambuja Cements's highest PEG Ratio was 1037.20. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 6.72.


NSE:AMBUJACEM's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than
83.1% of 142 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs NSE:AMBUJACEM: 5.67

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


Ambuja Cements  (NSE:AMBUJACEM) PEG Ratio Explanation

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.


Ambuja Cements PEG Ratio Related Terms


Ambuja Cements PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambuja Cements's PEG 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.

Ambuja Cements PEG Ratio Chart

Ambuja Cements Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PEG Ratio
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Ambuja Cements Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PEG 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 11.84 8.07 4.48 6.91 4.53

NSE:AMBUJACEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Ambuja Cements's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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.


Ambuja Cements PEG Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Ambuja Cements's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ambuja Cements's PEG Ratio falls into.


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Ambuja Cements PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

Ambuja Cements's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=22.653303714419/4.00
=5.66

* 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.

* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 5.66 mean?
Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM) has a PEG Ratio of 5.66 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Ambuja Cements and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 6.72. Over the past decade, Ambuja Cements' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1,037.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambuja Cements ranks #118 out of 142 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Ambuja Cements' PEG Ratio too high?
Ambuja Cements' current PEG Ratio of 5.66 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 6.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 1,037.20. The Building Materials industry median PEG Ratio is 1.14. Ambuja Cements' value of 5.66 is 396.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambuja Cements ranks #118 out of 142 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ambuja Cements has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambuja Cements' PEG Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Ambuja Cements ranks #118 out of 142 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Ambuja Cements in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.14. Ambuja Cements' value of 5.66 is 396.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ambuja Cements' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1,037.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.72 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Ambuja Cements 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 PEG Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median PEG Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.14, based on 142 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ambuja Cements's current PEG Ratio of 5.66 is 396.5% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Ambuja Cements and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambuja Cements's current PEG Ratio is 5.66, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 6.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambuja Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹645.27, compared to a current price of ₹438.50 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 5.66, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 6.72 and 396.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.14. Ambuja Cements' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM), the current PEG Ratio is 5.66 as of Jul. 20, 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 Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambuja Cements stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹438.50 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹645.27. GuruFocus considers Ambuja Cements to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:AMBUJACEM:

  • PEG Ratio: 5.66 (16% below median its 10-year median of 6.72)
  • GF Value™: ₹645.27 vs. price of ₹438.50 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 396.5% above the Building Materials median (#118 of 142)

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


Ambuja Cements Business Description

Address Shantigram, S.G. Highway, Adani Corporate House, Near Vaishno Devi Circle, Khodiyar, Ahemdabad, GJ, IND, 382421
Ambuja Cements Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement, intermediary products, and cement-related products. The Company operates multiple cement manufacturing plants located at various locations and markets cement and cement-related products. Its product portfolio includes Ambuja Kawach, Ambuja Plus, Ambuja Compocem, Ambuja Cement, Ambuja Cool Walls, Purasand for Concrete & Plaster, and others. The Company generates revenue from within India.
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