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POCL EnterprisesNSE:POEL 68 PB Ratio is 2.55 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates NSE:POEL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹172.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, POCL Enterprises ranks worse than 67.36% 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 (2026-08-20), POCL Enterprises's share price is ₹162.15. POCL Enterprises's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹63.53. Hence, POCL Enterprises's PB Ratio of today is 2.55.
Good Sign:
POCL Enterprises Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.55) is close to 2-year low of 2.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for POCL Enterprises's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:POEL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 1.1 Max: 7.61
Current: 2.55
During the past 11 years, POCL Enterprises's highest PB Ratio was 7.61. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 1.10.
NSE:POEL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 67.36% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs NSE:POEL: 2.55
During the past 12 months, POCL Enterprises's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 80.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 50.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 37.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of POCL Enterprises was 50.70% per year. The lowest was -5.10% per year. And the median was 9.80% 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.
POCL Enterprises PB Ratio Related Terms
POCL Enterprises PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for POCL Enterprises'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 Chemicals subindustry, POCL Enterprises'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.
POCL Enterprises PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, POCL Enterprises's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where POCL Enterprises'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.
POCL Enterprises (NSE:POEL) has a PB Ratio of 2.55 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on POCL Enterprises and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, POCL Enterprises' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 7.61. According to the industry distribution chart, POCL Enterprises ranks #1063 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is POCL Enterprises' PB Ratio too high?
POCL Enterprises' current PB Ratio of 2.55 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 7.61. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. POCL Enterprises' value of 2.55 is 48.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, POCL Enterprises ranks #1063 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, POCL Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does POCL Enterprises' PB Ratio compare to ?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, POCL Enterprises ranks #1063 out of 1578 companies for PB Ratio. This places POCL Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. POCL Enterprises' value of 2.55 is 48.3% above this benchmark. Historically, POCL Enterprises' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 7.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 1.72, POCL Enterprises 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 1.72, 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. POCL Enterprises's current PB Ratio of 2.55 is 48.3% 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 POCL Enterprises 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. POCL Enterprises's current PB Ratio is 2.55, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is POCL Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, POCL Enterprises (NSE:POEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹172.28, compared to a current price of ₹162.15 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.55, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 48.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. POCL Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 POCL Enterprises (NSE:POEL), the current PB Ratio is 2.55 as of Aug. 20, 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 POCL Enterprises (NSE:POEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, POCL Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹162.15 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹172.28.
GuruFocus considers POCL Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:POEL:
PB Ratio: 2.55 (132% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: ₹172.28 vs. price of ₹162.15 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.3% above the Chemicals median (#1063 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:POEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
POCL Enterprises Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of various metals, chemicals, and their oxides. Zinc Oxides, Lead Oxides, Zinc Metal and Lead Metal, and PVC Stabilizers are some of the company products. Its operating segments are Metal, Metallic Oxides, and Plastic Additives. It generates maximum revenue from the Metal segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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