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Indian (NIFTY) Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 04, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies62
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M-4.4%
  • 1Y3.9%
  • YTDn/a

Last week, the Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals industry hasn't moved much but UPL is up 3.9% in that time. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 3.9% in that time. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 19% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Indian Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 04 Jan 2026₹4.5t₹2.8t₹162.9b22.4x27.5x1.6x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025₹4.5t₹2.8t₹163.0b21x27.3x1.6x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025₹4.6t₹2.7t₹147.1b22.3x31.2x1.7x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025₹4.6t₹2.7t₹147.1b23.1x30.9x1.7x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025₹5.0t₹2.7t₹147.1b24.5x34.1x1.9x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025₹5.0t₹2.6t₹132.8b26.6x37.4x1.9x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025₹4.6t₹2.6t₹131.6b25.5x35.2x1.8x
Sun, 18 May 2025₹4.5t₹2.6t₹129.7b22.8x34.9x1.8x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025₹4.0t₹2.5t₹112.2b21.7x35.7x1.6x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025₹3.7t₹2.5t₹112.2b21.6x32.8x1.5x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025₹4.1t₹2.5t₹111.1b22.8x37.3x1.6x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025₹4.2t₹2.5t₹83.5b24.3x50.3x1.7x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024₹4.4t₹2.4t₹83.4b26.1x52.2x1.8x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024₹4.2t₹2.5t₹85.7b28.4x48.7x1.7x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024₹4.3t₹2.5t₹82.9b30x52.2x1.8x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024₹4.3t₹2.5t₹82.5b33.1x52.6x1.8x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024₹4.2t₹2.5t₹87.4b33.3x47.8x1.7x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024₹4.2t₹2.5t₹86.3b33x48.4x1.7x
Mon, 20 May 2024₹3.4t₹2.5t₹81.6b25.8x41.7x1.3x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024₹3.3t₹2.6t₹96.1b25.3x34.4x1.3x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024₹3.1t₹2.6t₹96.1b22.6x32.6x1.2x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024₹3.4t₹2.7t₹105.9b26.6x31.6x1.2x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024₹3.5t₹2.8t₹148.6b26.5x23.8x1.2x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023₹3.6t₹2.8t₹148.7b24.9x23.9x1.3x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023₹3.2t₹2.9t₹148.6b22.6x21.7x1.1x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023₹3.2t₹3.0t₹162.0b22.2x19.7x1.1x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023₹3.1t₹3.0t₹162.0b21.9x19.3x1.1x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023₹3.0t₹3.0t₹189.7b14.7x16x1x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023₹3.0t₹3.0t₹193.9b14.9x15.7x1x
Tue, 23 May 2023₹2.9t₹3.0t₹206.3b13.6x13.9x1x
Thu, 20 Apr 2023₹2.9t₹3.0t₹216.0b13.5x13.5x1x
Sat, 18 Mar 2023₹2.7t₹3.0t₹216.0b13.3x12.7x0.9x
Mon, 13 Feb 2023₹2.9t₹2.9t₹208.8b14.4x14x1x
Wed, 11 Jan 2023₹3.1t₹2.7t₹204.5b15.4x15.1x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.1x


Total Market Cap: ₹3.1tTotal Earnings: ₹204.5bTotal Revenue: ₹2.7tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Indian Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 31.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Indian Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 27.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 31.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.4x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals industry have declined 7.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does Indian Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals compare with similar industries?

IN Market1.48%
Materials2.35%
Chemicals0.46%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals0.50%
Specialty Chemicals0.61%
Diversified Chemicals0.41%
Industrial Gases0.32%
Commodity Chemicals0.29%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
512070 UPL₹804.253.9%
+₹25.8b		51.8%PE33.1x
FACT Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore₹908.052.2%
+₹12.6b		-6.7%PE565.7x
PARADEEP Paradeep Phosphates₹164.563.5%
+₹5.7b		36.4%PE18.4x
524709 NACL Industries₹168.150.3%
+₹5.6b		146.6%PS2.9x
RCF Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers₹149.195.1%
+₹4.0b		-17.4%PE26.3x

Latest News

524709
₹168.15
NACL Industries
7D
0.3%
1Y
146.6%
507717
₹1,179.15
Dhanuka Agritech
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-15.6%
523642
₹3,257.20
PI Industries
7D
0.7%
1Y
-11.2%

523642: Future Earnings Strength Will Support Confidence Despite Slight Forecast Adjustments

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for PI Industries, trimming their fair value estimate by approximately ₹34 to ₹3,888.96. They have factored in marginally lower long term revenue growth and profit margin expectations while maintaining a broadly similar future valuation multiple.
509732
₹203.05
Kothari Industrial
7D
-14.4%
1Y
139.6%
SUMICHEM
₹468.70
Sumitomo Chemical India
7D
1.4%
1Y
-12.7%

SUMICHEM: Upcoming Board Review And Stable Metrics Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Sumitomo Chemical India, citing a slightly higher assumed future valuation multiple and marginal adjustments to discount rate assumptions. This has resulted in a fair value estimate that remains broadly unchanged at ₹583.83 per share.
COROMANDEL
₹2,280.10
Coromandel International
7D
-3.2%
1Y
16.4%

Coromandel International Limited's (NSE:COROMANDEL) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Dec 23
Coromandel International Limited's (NSE:COROMANDEL) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
506285
₹4,508.60
Bayer CropScience
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-19.9%

506285: Interim Dividend Decision Will Drive Bullish Momentum Into Next Year

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Bayer CropScience by about €5, citing a slightly higher long term discount rate and valuation assumptions that leave fair value largely unchanged. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for November 7, 2025, to review unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Key Developments) Board to consider declaration of an interim dividend for the financial year 2025 to 2026 at the November 7, 2025 meeting (Key Developments) Record date for the proposed interim dividend to be fixed during the upcoming board meeting (Key Developments) Valuation Changes The discount rate has risen slightly from 13.34% to 13.35%, reflecting a marginally higher required return on equity.
BHARATRAS
₹2,202.00
Bharat Rasayan
7D
-4.3%
1Y
-12.5%

Bharat Rasayan (NSE:BHARATRAS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Dec 20
Bharat Rasayan (NSE:BHARATRAS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
512070
₹804.25
UPL
7D
3.9%
1Y
51.8%

512070: Future Margins Will Likely Deteriorate Despite Higher Market Expectations

Analysts have raised their price target for UPL from approximately 526.51 to 596.98, citing slightly stronger expectations for revenue growth and future valuation multiples, partly offset by a more conservative view on profit margins and discount rates. What's in the News UPL Limited has scheduled a board meeting for November 06, 2025 to consider and approve unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, along with the limited review reports from the statutory auditors (company filing).
PARADEEP
₹164.56
Paradeep Phosphates
7D
3.5%
1Y
36.4%
KRISHANA
₹527.90
Krishana Phoschem
7D
-2.1%
1Y
164.6%

Market Participants Recognise Krishana Phoschem Limited's (NSE:KRISHANA) Earnings

Dec 16
Market Participants Recognise Krishana Phoschem Limited's (NSE:KRISHANA) Earnings
CHAMBLFERT
₹479.90
Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals
7D
1.4%
1Y
-4.1%

Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT) Is Reinvesting To Multiply In Value

Dec 16
Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT) Is Reinvesting To Multiply In Value
FACT
₹908.05
Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore
7D
2.2%
1Y
-6.7%

Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Nov 20
Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
RCF
₹149.19
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers
7D
5.1%
1Y
-17.4%
EIDPARRY
₹1,011.20
E.I.D.- Parry (India)
7D
-5.4%
1Y
11.4%
531719
₹200.45
Bhagiradha Chemicals & Industries
7D
-12.3%
1Y
-36.5%