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H P Cotton Textile MillsBOM:502873 62 PB Ratio is 2.11 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates BOM:502873 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹169.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, H P Cotton Textile Mills ranks worse than 74.33% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, H P Cotton Textile Mills's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of H P Cotton Textile Mills was 19.80% per year. The lowest was -19.50% per year. And the median was 4.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873) 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.
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.
* 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.
H P Cotton Textile Mills PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, H P Cotton Textile Mills'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.
H P Cotton Textile Mills PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H P Cotton Textile Mills's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H P Cotton Textile Mills'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.
H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873) has a PB Ratio of 2.11 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on H P Cotton Textile Mills and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, H P Cotton Textile Mills' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.86. According to the industry distribution chart, H P Cotton Textile Mills ranks #744 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is H P Cotton Textile Mills' PB Ratio too high?
H P Cotton Textile Mills' current PB Ratio of 2.11 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 3.86. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. H P Cotton Textile Mills' value of 2.11 is 99.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H P Cotton Textile Mills ranks #744 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H P Cotton Textile Mills has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H P Cotton Textile Mills' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, H P Cotton Textile Mills ranks #744 out of 1001 companies for PB Ratio. This places H P Cotton Textile Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. H P Cotton Textile Mills' value of 2.11 is 99.1% above this benchmark. Historically, H P Cotton Textile Mills' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 1.06, H P Cotton Textile Mills 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.06, based on 1,001 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. H P Cotton Textile Mills's current PB Ratio of 2.11 is 99.1% 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 H P Cotton Textile Mills and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H P Cotton Textile Mills's current PB Ratio is 2.11, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H P Cotton Textile Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹169.24, compared to a current price of ₹103.95 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.11, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 99.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.06. H P Cotton Textile Mills' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873), the current PB Ratio is 2.11 as of Jul. 25, 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 H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H P Cotton Textile Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹103.95 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹169.24.
GuruFocus considers H P Cotton Textile Mills to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:502873:
PB Ratio: 2.11 (64% above median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: ₹169.24 vs. price of ₹103.95 (38.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#744 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:502873 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H P Cotton Textile Mills Ltd manufactures cotton yarns and threads and is an exporter of cotton specialty yarns and cotton sewing threads. The Company operates in only one segment, which is the manufacturing of Threads. It manufactures two types of threads namely sewing threads and hosiery yarn. Its product portfolio includes Crocheta Crochet Threads, Peecock Hand Knitting Yarn, Embroidery Threads, Lace Threads, Patchwork and Quilting, Kite Flying Thread, Cotton Sewing Threads, and Mercerized Cotton RFD Threads. Geographically, the company generates sales both in India and internationally, with a vast majority of its revenue derived from sewing thread products exported to markets outside India.
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