Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) EV-to-EBITDA: 17.53 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 199% Above Median

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NSE:POCL Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Ltd NSE:POCL
84 GF Score
Price ₹512.45
GF Value ₹506.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Pondy Oxides And Chemicals EV-to-EBITDA?

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals NSE:POCL +1.55% 84 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.53 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 199% above its 10-year median of 5.86. GuruFocus rates NSE:POCL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹506.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,334 Chemicals companies, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks worse than 61.47% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's enterprise value is ₹40,193 Mil. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2,292 Mil. Therefore, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.53.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:POCL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5   Med: 5.86   Max: 35.55
Current: 17.54

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Pondy Oxides And Chemicals was 35.55. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 5.86.

NSE:POCL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
61.47% of 1334 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.355 vs NSE:POCL: 17.54

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-27), Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's stock price is ₹512.45. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹16.028. Therefore, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 31.97.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Pondy Oxides And Chemicals  (NSE:POCL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=512.45/16.028
=31.97

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's share price for today is ₹512.45.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹16.028.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Pondy Oxides And Chemicals EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pondy Oxides And Chemicals EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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NSE:POCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


Pondy Oxides And Chemicals EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


NSE:POCL
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Pondy Oxides And Chemicals EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=40192.926/2292.488
=17.53

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's current Enterprise Value is ₹40,193 Mil.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹2,292 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.53 mean?
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.53 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pondy Oxides And Chemicals. This is 199% above median its historical median of 5.86. Over the past decade, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.50 to 35.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks #820 out of 1334 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.53 is 199% above median its 10-year median of 5.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 35.55. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.36. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' value of 17.53 is 41.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks #820 out of 1334 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks #820 out of 1334 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Pondy Oxides And Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.36. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' value of 17.53 is 41.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.50 to 35.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.86 vs. the industry median of 12.36, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 12.36, based on 1,334 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.53 is 41.9% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pondy Oxides And Chemicals. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.53, which is 199% above median its own 10-year median of 5.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pondy Oxides And Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹506.01, compared to a current price of ₹512.45 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.53, which is 199% above median its 10-year median of 5.86 and 41.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 12.36. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.53 as of Aug. 27, 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 Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹512.45 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹506.01. GuruFocus considers Pondy Oxides And Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:POCL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 17.53 (199% above median its 10-year median of 5.86)
  • GF Value™: ₹506.01 vs. price of ₹512.45 (1.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.9% above the Chemicals median (#820 of 1334)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:POCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges 532626:India
Address No. 2, Harrington Road, KRM Centre, 4th Floor, Chetpet, Chennai, TN, IND, 600031
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Ltd is engaged in converting scraps of various forms of Lead, Aluminum and Copper into Lead Metal, Aluminium Metal, and Copper and its Alloys. Lead battery scrap is smelted by the Company to produce secondary lead metal is then processed into pure lead and specific lead alloys. The Company's products are exported across the globe, mostly catering to Asian countries like Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and the Middle East. It has one reportable segment lead and lead alloys.
84GF Score

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