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The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Organic Chemicals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500449'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 1.27 Max: 9.63
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Organic Chemicals's highest PB Ratio was 9.63. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 1.27.
BOM:500449's PB Ratio is ranked better than 98.23% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.735
vs BOM:500449: 0.24
During the past 12 months, Hindustan Organic Chemicals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hindustan Organic Chemicals was -1.20% per year. The lowest was -82.80% per year. And the median was -40.50% 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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Hindustan Organic Chemicals PB Ratio Related Terms
Hindustan Organic Chemicals PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Chemicals subindustry, Hindustan Organic 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.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindustan Organic Chemicals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Organic 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.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) has a PB Ratio of 0.24 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hindustan Organic Chemicals and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Hindustan Organic Chemicals' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 9.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Organic Chemicals ranks #28 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Hindustan Organic Chemicals' PB Ratio too high?
Hindustan Organic Chemicals' current PB Ratio of 0.24 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 9.63. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.74. Hindustan Organic Chemicals' value of 0.24 is 86.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Organic Chemicals ranks #28 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Organic Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Organic Chemicals' PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hindustan Organic Chemicals ranks #28 out of 1578 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hindustan Organic Chemicals in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.74. Hindustan Organic Chemicals' value of 0.24 is 86.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Organic Chemicals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 9.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.74, Hindustan Organic 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 1.74, based on 1,578 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. Hindustan Organic Chemicals's current PB Ratio of 0.24 is 86.2% 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 Hindustan Organic Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Organic Chemicals's current PB Ratio is 0.24, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Organic Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹33.27, compared to a current price of ₹37.38 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.24, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 86.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.74. Hindustan Organic Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449), the current PB Ratio is 0.24 as of Aug. 13, 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 Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Organic Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹37.38 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.27.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Organic Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500449:
PB Ratio: 0.24 (81% below median its 10-year median of 1.27)
GF Value™: ₹33.27 vs. price of ₹37.38 (12.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.2% below the Chemicals median (#28 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of bulk industrial chemicals and chemical intermediates. It has manufacturing units in Kochi, Kerala. The company produces Phenol, Acetone, and Hydrogen Peroxide using Benzene and LPG from petroleum refineries. These chemicals are essential for industries such as resins, pharmaceuticals, dyes, rubber chemicals, paints, and pesticides. Phenol is used in resins, plasticizers, and pharmaceuticals; Acetone serves as a solvent and chemical intermediate in explosives and lacquers; Hydrogen Peroxide is an eco-friendly bleaching agent used in textiles, paper, electronics, and environmental applications. The company also produces polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) plastic through its subsidiary and focuses on quality and safety.
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