Himadri Speciality ChemicalNSE:HSCL +1.60%80 PB Ratio is 7.08 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 206% above its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates NSE:HSCL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹495.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks worse than 91.04% on this metric.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd stock PB Ratio (=7.08) is close to 1-year high of 7.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Himadri Speciality Chemical's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HSCL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93 Med: 2.31 Max: 9.24
Current: 7.08
During the past 13 years, Himadri Speciality Chemical's highest PB Ratio was 9.24. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 2.31.
NSE:HSCL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 91.04% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.695
vs NSE:HSCL: 7.08
During the past 12 months, Himadri Speciality Chemical's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 23.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Himadri Speciality Chemical was 35.80% per year. The lowest was -3.00% per year. And the median was 13.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Himadri Speciality Chemical PB Ratio Related Terms
Himadri Speciality Chemical 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Himadri Speciality Chemical'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.
Himadri Speciality Chemical PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Himadri Speciality Chemical's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Himadri Speciality Chemical'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.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) has a PB Ratio of 7.08 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Himadri Speciality Chemical and its competitors. This is 206% above median its historical median of 2.31. Over the past decade, Himadri Speciality Chemical's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 9.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks #1433 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Himadri Speciality Chemical's PB Ratio too high?
Himadri Speciality Chemical's current PB Ratio of 7.08 is 206% above median its 10-year median of 2.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 9.24. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Himadri Speciality Chemical's value of 7.08 is 317.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks #1433 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Himadri Speciality Chemical has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himadri Speciality Chemical's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks #1433 out of 1574 companies for PB Ratio. This places Himadri Speciality Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Himadri Speciality Chemical's value of 7.08 is 317.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Himadri Speciality Chemical's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 9.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Himadri Speciality Chemical 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 1.70, based on 1,574 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. Himadri Speciality Chemical's current PB Ratio of 7.08 is 317.7% 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Himadri Speciality Chemical's current PB Ratio is 7.08, which is 206% above median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himadri Speciality Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹495.11, compared to a current price of ₹660.45 — trading 33.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 7.08, which is 206% above median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 317.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Himadri Speciality Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL), the current PB Ratio is 7.08 as of Jul. 11, 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himadri Speciality Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹660.45 is trading 33.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹495.11.
GuruFocus considers Himadri Speciality Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HSCL:
PB Ratio: 7.08 (206% above median its 10-year median of 2.31)
GF Value™: ₹495.11 vs. price of ₹660.45 (33.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 317.7% above the Chemicals median (#1433 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HSCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd is an Indian Coal Tar Pitch manufacturer with supplies to aluminium and graphite manufacturers. The company operates its business through two segments, which include Carbon Materials and chemicals; Power; and Others. Through its operating segments, the company serves coal tar pitch to various industries to help manufacture aluminum, graphite electrodes, warhead missiles, lithium-ion batteries, and sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde. Himadri also generates power through the windmills, which are marketed to the state electricity grid. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Carbon materials and chemicals segment. The group has a business presence in India, where it generates maximum revenue; and Outside India.
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