GNFC Adjusts Valuation Grade Amid Mixed Industry Performance Metrics

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals (GNFC) has recently undergone a valuation adjustment, reflecting its current standing within the fertilizers industry. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio stands at 14.07, while its price-to-book value is recorded at 0.87. Key metrics such as the EV to EBITDA ratio are at 9.72, and the EV to sales ratio is notably low at 0.64. Additionally, GNFC offers a dividend yield of 3.34%, with a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 2.66% and a return on equity (ROE) of 5.38%.
In comparison to its peers, GNFC's valuation metrics present a mixed picture. For instance, Deepak Fertilizers shows a higher PE ratio of 15.94 and a more favorable EV to EBITDA of 9.12, while Paradeep Phosphates has a significantly higher EV to EBITDA ratio of 11.47. GSFC and RCF also present competitive metrics, with GSFC having a lower PE ratio of 13.32 and RCF showing a much higher PEG ratio of 0.93. These comparisons highlight GNFC's relative positioning in the market, emphasizing the diverse performance indicators across the sector.