Nifty Chemicals PE Ratio
The Nifty Chemicals PE ratio is 49.44 as of 21 July 2026, about 22% above its 1-year median of 40.59, which places it in moderately overvalued territory on a historical basis.
PE Ratio vs Historical Medians
| Period | Median PE | Current vs Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 40.59 | +21.79% |
Historical PE Ratio
Performance and risk
1-year holding windows since 2005 returned a median of +14.69% (best +173.36%, worst -60.62%).
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Returns as of June 2026, from the NSE factsheet for the Nifty Chemicals. 1-year returns are absolute; 5-year returns are annualized.
Stocks in the Nifty Chemicals
The Nifty Chemicals contains 20 constituents.
Constituent list as of 13 July 2026, sourced from NSE Indices. Weights as of 30 June 2026, from the NSE factsheet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Nifty Chemicals PE ratio?
As of 21 July 2026, the Nifty Chemicals PE ratio is 49.44. That is about 22% above its 1-year median of 40.59.
Is the Nifty Chemicals undervalued right now?
On a historical basis it screens as moderately overvalued. Its current PE of 49.44 sits above every median window: 1-year (40.59).
What is a normal PE ratio for the Nifty Chemicals?
Over the past one year its median PE has been 40.59, and over the past six months 40.09. Today's 49.44 is toward the upper end of that historical range.
How many stocks are in the Nifty Chemicals?
The Nifty Chemicals contains 20 stocks. By number of companies, its largest sectors are Chemicals (20 stocks).
What returns has the Nifty Chemicals delivered?
As of June 2026, the Nifty Chemicals total return (with dividends reinvested) is -6.62% over the past year and +9.49% annualized over the past five years. One-year figures are absolute; multi-year figures are annualized (CAGR). Data from the NSE factsheet.
How volatile is the Nifty Chemicals?
Over the year to June 2026, the Nifty Chemicals had an annualized volatility (standard deviation of daily returns) of 17.23%. Its beta versus the Nifty 50 is 1.03, meaning it has moved roughly in line with the broad market.
What is a typical one-year return for the Nifty Chemicals?
Across every one-year holding window since 2005, the Nifty Chemicals total return has a median of +14.69%, with the best window at +173.36% and the worst at -60.62%. Based on NSE Total Returns Index data; a past distribution, not a prediction.
Last updated: 21 July 2026.