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Hindustan CopperBOM:513599 +0.61%90 PB Ratio is 14.32 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 5.36. GuruFocus rates BOM:513599 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹519.53 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,356 Metals & Mining companies, Hindustan Copper ranks worse than 93.21% 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 (2026-08-04), Hindustan Copper's share price is ₹494.85. Hindustan Copper's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹34.56. Hence, Hindustan Copper's PB Ratio of today is 14.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Copper's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513599'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73 Med: 5.36 Max: 16.54
Current: 14.32
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Copper's highest PB Ratio was 16.54. The lowest was 1.73. And the median was 5.36.
BOM:513599's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 93.21% of 2356
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.13
vs BOM:513599: 14.32
During the past 12 months, Hindustan Copper's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hindustan Copper was 27.60% per year. The lowest was -13.20% per year. And the median was 3.10% 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.
Hindustan Copper PB Ratio Related Terms
Hindustan Copper PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Copper'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 Copper subindustry, Hindustan Copper'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 Copper PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindustan Copper's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Copper'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 Copper (BOM:513599) has a PB Ratio of 14.32 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hindustan Copper and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 5.36. Over the past decade, Hindustan Copper's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 16.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #2196 out of 2356 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is Hindustan Copper's PB Ratio too high?
Hindustan Copper's current PB Ratio of 14.32 is 167% above median its 10-year median of 5.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 16.54. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.13. Hindustan Copper's value of 14.32 is 572.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #2196 out of 2356 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Copper's PB Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #2196 out of 2356 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hindustan Copper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.13. Hindustan Copper's value of 14.32 is 572.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Copper's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 16.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.36 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Hindustan Copper 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.13, based on 2,356 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 Copper's current PB Ratio of 14.32 is 572.3% 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 Hindustan Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Copper's current PB Ratio is 14.32, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 5.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹519.53, compared to a current price of ₹494.85 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 14.32, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 5.36 and 572.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.13. Hindustan Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Copper (BOM:513599), the current PB Ratio is 14.32 as of Aug. 04, 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 Copper (BOM:513599) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹494.85 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹519.53.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Copper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513599:
PB Ratio: 14.32 (167% above median its 10-year median of 5.36)
GF Value™: ₹519.53 vs. price of ₹494.85 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 572.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#2196 of 2356)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513599 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Copper Ltd is a copper production company. It is engaged in the exploration, exploitation, and mining of copper and copper ore including beneficiation of minerals, smelting, and refining. The company's product portfolio includes continuous cast copper wire rods, copper cathodes, copper sulphate, sulphuric acid, anode slime, and others. The company is predominantly engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of copper products. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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