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Thirumalai ChemicalsBOM:500412 -1.35%55 PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates BOM:500412 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹188.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Thirumalai Chemicals ranks better than 63.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Thirumalai Chemicals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500412'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 1.85 Max: 4.75
Current: 1.27
During the past 13 years, Thirumalai Chemicals's highest PB Ratio was 4.75. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.85.
BOM:500412's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.03% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs BOM:500412: 1.27
During the past 12 months, Thirumalai Chemicals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Thirumalai Chemicals was 43.70% per year. The lowest was -2.90% per year. And the median was 17.30% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Thirumalai Chemicals PB Ratio Related Terms
Thirumalai Chemicals PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Thirumalai Chemicals's PB 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Thirumalai Chemicals's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.
Thirumalai Chemicals PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Thirumalai Chemicals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thirumalai Chemicals's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Thirumalai Chemicals (BOM:500412) has a PB Ratio of 1.29 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Thirumalai Chemicals and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Thirumalai Chemicals' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 4.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Thirumalai Chemicals ranks #583 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Thirumalai Chemicals' PB Ratio too high?
Thirumalai Chemicals' current PB Ratio of 1.29 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 4.75. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Thirumalai Chemicals' value of 1.29 is 25% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thirumalai Chemicals ranks #583 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Thirumalai Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thirumalai Chemicals' PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Thirumalai Chemicals ranks #583 out of 1577 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Thirumalai Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Thirumalai Chemicals' value of 1.29 is 25% below this benchmark. Historically, Thirumalai Chemicals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 4.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Thirumalai Chemicals 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.72, based on 1,577 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Thirumalai Chemicals's current PB Ratio of 1.29 is 25% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Thirumalai Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thirumalai Chemicals's current PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thirumalai Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thirumalai Chemicals (BOM:500412) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹188.84, compared to a current price of ₹167.70 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 25% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. Thirumalai Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Thirumalai Chemicals (BOM:500412), the current PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 07, 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 Thirumalai Chemicals (BOM:500412) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thirumalai Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹167.70 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹188.84.
GuruFocus considers Thirumalai Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500412:
PB Ratio: 1.29 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: ₹188.84 vs. price of ₹167.70 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25% below the Chemicals median (#583 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500412 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of organic chemicals. Its products include phthalic anhydride, malic acid, fumaric acid, and fine chemicals. It serves the plastics, paints, food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical industries, and other industries. Geographically, it earns majority of the revenue from India followed by the rest of the world.
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