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* 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 Kothari Petrochemicals's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KOTHARIPET'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.46 Max: 2.08
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, Kothari Petrochemicals's highest PEG Ratio was 2.08. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.46.
NSE:KOTHARIPET's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 89.4% of 613
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.04
vs NSE:KOTHARIPET: 0.44
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) 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.
* 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:KOTHARIPET vs LIN, SHW, ECL: PEG Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kothari Petrochemicals's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Petrochemicals's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) has a PEG Ratio of 0.44 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Kothari Petrochemicals' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 2.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #65 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals' PEG Ratio too high?
Kothari Petrochemicals' current PEG Ratio of 0.44 is near median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 2.08. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.04. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 0.44 is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #65 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kothari Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Petrochemicals' PEG Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #65 out of 613 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Kothari Petrochemicals in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.04. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 0.44 is 78.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kothari Petrochemicals' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 2.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Kothari Petrochemicals has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.04, based on 613 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. Kothari Petrochemicals's current PEG Ratio of 0.44 is 78.4% below 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 Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kothari Petrochemicals's current PEG Ratio is 0.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹148.10, compared to a current price of ₹129.15 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 78.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.04. Kothari Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET), the current PEG Ratio is 0.44 as of Jul. 22, 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹129.15 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹148.10.
GuruFocus considers Kothari Petrochemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KOTHARIPET:
PEG Ratio: 0.44 (near median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: ₹148.10 vs. price of ₹129.15 (12.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% below the Chemicals median (#65 of 613)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KOTHARIPET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kothari Petrochemicals Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing of PolyIso Butylene and the sale of petrochemical products used in domains of Lubricant & Dispersant , Fuel Additive, Grease, Adhesive, Sealant, Rubber Manufacturing , Personal Care, Masterbatch Compounding, PVC Pipe & Fitting. The company products include KVIS 10, KVIS 20, KVIS 30, KVIS 100, KVIS 150, KVIS 200, and PIB R-01.
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