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Patel Chem SpecialitiesBOM:544460 -0.63%18 PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 5.18. GuruFocus rates BOM:544460 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Patel Chem Specialities ranks worse than 63.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patel Chem Specialities's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544460'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5 Med: 5.18 Max: 7.59
Current: 2.34
During the past 5 years, Patel Chem Specialities's highest PB Ratio was 7.59. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 5.18.
BOM:544460's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 63.35% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs BOM:544460: 2.34
During the past 12 months, Patel Chem Specialities's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 181.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 103.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Patel Chem Specialities was 103.10% per year. The lowest was 57.90% per year. And the median was 80.50% 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 Chemicals subindustry, Patel Chem Specialities'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.
Patel Chem Specialities PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Patel Chem Specialities's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patel Chem Specialities'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.
Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460) has a PB Ratio of 2.30 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Patel Chem Specialities and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 5.18. Over the past decade, Patel Chem Specialities' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 7.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Patel Chem Specialities ranks #999 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Patel Chem Specialities' PB Ratio too high?
Patel Chem Specialities' current PB Ratio of 2.30 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 5.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 7.59. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Patel Chem Specialities' value of 2.30 is 33.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patel Chem Specialities ranks #999 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Patel Chem Specialities has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patel Chem Specialities' PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Patel Chem Specialities ranks #999 out of 1577 companies for PB Ratio. This places Patel Chem Specialities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Patel Chem Specialities' value of 2.30 is 33.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Patel Chem Specialities' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 7.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.18 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Patel Chem Specialities 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 1,577 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. Patel Chem Specialities's current PB Ratio of 2.30 is 33.7% 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 Patel Chem Specialities 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. Patel Chem Specialities's current PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 5.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patel Chem Specialities stock overvalued right now?
Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460) has a current PB Ratio of 2.30. The current PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 5.18 and 33.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. Patel Chem Specialities' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460), the current PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Aug. 08, 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.
Patel Chem Specialities Ltd operates in the field of specialty chemicals, particularly focusing on the production of cellulose-based excipients. It manufactures a diverse products that are critical to various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, cosmetics, and numerous industrial applications. These chemicals are fundamental in the formulation of essential products such as tablets, food additives, personal care items, and industrial formulations. Its products play vital roles as binders, disintegrants, thickeners, stabilizers, and gelling agents, each serving a specialized function across multiple sectors.
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