PCBL ChemicalNSE:PCBL +0.68%91 Current Ratio is 0.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates NSE:PCBL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹372.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Chemicals companies, PCBL Chemical ranks worse than 89.69% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. PCBL Chemical's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.
PCBL Chemical has a current ratio of 0.83. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If PCBL Chemical has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.
The historical rank and industry rank for PCBL Chemical's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PCBL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 1.08 Max: 1.44
Current: 0.83
During the past 13 years, PCBL Chemical's highest Current Ratio was 1.44. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.08.
NSE:PCBL's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 89.69% of 1610
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs NSE:PCBL: 0.83
PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
PCBL Chemical Current Ratio Related Terms
PCBL Chemical Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PCBL Chemical's Current 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.
NSE:PCBL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PCBL Chemical's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.
PCBL Chemical Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PCBL Chemical's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PCBL Chemical's Current 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.
PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) has a Current Ratio of 0.83 as of Mar. 2026. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, PCBL Chemical's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 1.44. According to the industry distribution chart, PCBL Chemical ranks #1444 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is PCBL Chemical's Current Ratio too high?
PCBL Chemical's current Current Ratio of 0.83 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 1.44. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. PCBL Chemical's value of 0.83 is 56.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PCBL Chemical ranks #1444 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PCBL Chemical has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCBL Chemical's Current Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PCBL Chemical ranks #1444 out of 1610 companies for Current Ratio. This places PCBL Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. PCBL Chemical's value of 0.83 is 56.1% below this benchmark. Historically, PCBL Chemical's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 1.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.89, PCBL Chemical 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 Current Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Current Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.89, based on 1,610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PCBL Chemical's current Current Ratio of 0.83 is 56.1% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PCBL Chemical's current Current Ratio is 0.83, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCBL Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹372.25, compared to a current price of ₹319.55 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.83, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 56.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. PCBL Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL), the current Current Ratio is 0.83 as of Mar. 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 PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCBL Chemical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹319.55 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹372.25.
GuruFocus considers PCBL Chemical to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PCBL:
Current Ratio: 0.83 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: ₹372.25 vs. price of ₹319.55 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% below the Chemicals median (#1444 of 1610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PCBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PCBL Chemical Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing of carbon black. The business activities of the entity are functioned through the segments of Carbon Black, Specialty Chemicals, and Power. Carbon black is a reinforcing filler used in rubber compounds and enhances rubber properties. Specialty Chemicals are used as a pigment in plastics, inks, coatings, and many other applications.
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