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Axel PolymersBOM:513642 +1.02%43 PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 2.89. GuruFocus rates BOM:513642 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹20.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Axel Polymers ranks worse than 57.98% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-08-15), Axel Polymers's share price is ₹48.75. Axel Polymers's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹22.95. Hence, Axel Polymers's PB Ratio of today is 2.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axel Polymers's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513642'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 2.89 Max: 7.55
Current: 2.12
During the past 13 years, Axel Polymers's highest PB Ratio was 7.55. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 2.89.
BOM:513642's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.98% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.74
vs BOM:513642: 2.12
During the past 12 months, Axel Polymers's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 29.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 28.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Axel Polymers was 98.40% per year. The lowest was -35.40% per year. And the median was 10.05% 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.
Be Aware
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.
Axel Polymers PB Ratio Related Terms
Axel Polymers PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axel Polymers'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, Axel Polymers'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.
Axel Polymers PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Axel Polymers's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axel Polymers'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.
Axel Polymers's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Axel Polymers (BOM:513642) has a PB Ratio of 2.12 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Axel Polymers and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 2.89. Over the past decade, Axel Polymers' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 7.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Axel Polymers ranks #915 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Axel Polymers' PB Ratio too high?
Axel Polymers' current PB Ratio of 2.12 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 7.55. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.74. Axel Polymers' value of 2.12 is 21.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axel Polymers ranks #915 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Axel Polymers has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axel Polymers' PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Axel Polymers ranks #915 out of 1578 companies for PB Ratio. This places Axel Polymers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.74. Axel Polymers' value of 2.12 is 21.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Axel Polymers' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 7.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.89 vs. the industry median of 1.74, Axel Polymers 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 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. Axel Polymers's current PB Ratio of 2.12 is 21.8% 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 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 Axel Polymers 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. Axel Polymers's current PB Ratio is 2.12, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 2.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axel Polymers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axel Polymers (BOM:513642) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹20.62, compared to a current price of ₹48.75 — trading 136.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.12, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.89 and 21.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.74. Axel Polymers' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Axel Polymers (BOM:513642), the current PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Aug. 15, 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 Axel Polymers (BOM:513642) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axel Polymers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹48.75 is trading 136.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹20.62.
GuruFocus considers Axel Polymers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513642:
PB Ratio: 2.12 (27% below median its 10-year median of 2.89)
GF Value™: ₹20.62 vs. price of ₹48.75 (136.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.8% above the Chemicals median (#915 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513642 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axel Polymers Ltd engages in the manufacture of compounds, blends, alloys of engineering polymers, and specialty and commodity polymers. Geographically, all business activities function in India. It is the manufacturer of Engineering Thermoplastic Compounds in India, catering to Multinationals and Domestic Corporations.
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