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HCP Plastene BulkpackBOM:526717 +9.98%72 PB Ratio is 2.90 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 3.45. GuruFocus rates BOM:526717 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹284.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, HCP Plastene Bulkpack ranks worse than 79.9% on this metric.
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.34) is close to 1-year low of 2.3.
The historical rank and industry rank for HCP Plastene Bulkpack's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526717'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 3.45 Max: 54.47
Current: 2.89
During the past 13 years, HCP Plastene Bulkpack's highest PB Ratio was 54.47. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 3.45.
BOM:526717's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 79.9% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.26
vs BOM:526717: 2.89
During the past 12 months, HCP Plastene Bulkpack's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 37.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of HCP Plastene Bulkpack was 59.50% per year. The lowest was -10.30% per year. And the median was 12.80% 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.
* 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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, HCP Plastene Bulkpack'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.
HCP Plastene Bulkpack PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HCP Plastene Bulkpack's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HCP Plastene Bulkpack'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.
HCP Plastene Bulkpack (BOM:526717) has a PB Ratio of 2.90 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 HCP Plastene Bulkpack and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 3.45. Over the past decade, HCP Plastene Bulkpack's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 54.47. According to the industry distribution chart, HCP Plastene Bulkpack ranks #314 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is HCP Plastene Bulkpack's PB Ratio too high?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack's current PB Ratio of 2.90 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 54.47. The Packaging & Containers industry median PB Ratio is 1.26. HCP Plastene Bulkpack's value of 2.90 is 130.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HCP Plastene Bulkpack ranks #314 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HCP Plastene Bulkpack has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCP Plastene Bulkpack's PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, HCP Plastene Bulkpack ranks #314 out of 393 companies for PB Ratio. This places HCP Plastene Bulkpack in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.26. HCP Plastene Bulkpack's value of 2.90 is 130.2% above this benchmark. Historically, HCP Plastene Bulkpack's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 54.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.45 vs. the industry median of 1.26, HCP Plastene Bulkpack 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.26, based on 393 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. HCP Plastene Bulkpack's current PB Ratio of 2.90 is 130.2% 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 HCP Plastene Bulkpack and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCP Plastene Bulkpack's current PB Ratio is 2.90, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 3.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCP Plastene Bulkpack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCP Plastene Bulkpack (BOM:526717) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹284.92, compared to a current price of ₹222.60 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.90, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.45 and 130.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.26. HCP Plastene Bulkpack's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 HCP Plastene Bulkpack (BOM:526717), the current PB Ratio is 2.90 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 HCP Plastene Bulkpack (BOM:526717) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCP Plastene Bulkpack stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹222.60 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹284.92.
GuruFocus considers HCP Plastene Bulkpack to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526717:
PB Ratio: 2.90 (16% below median its 10-year median of 3.45)
GF Value™: ₹284.92 vs. price of ₹222.60 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 130.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#314 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526717 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd manufactures and sells woven sacks and labels in India. The firm operates its business through two segments namely Woven Sacks and Woven Label. The Woven Sacks segment which accounts for a majority of the firm's revenue offers package solutions to the manufacturing and cement industries. Its products include FIBC Bags, FIBC Liners, Small Bags, Technical Textiles, Garment labels, Woven Fabrics, and others.
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