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HOAC Foods IndiaNSE:HOACFOODS +1.71%49 PB Ratio is 6.38 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.53. GuruFocus rates NSE:HOACFOODS with a GF Score™ of 49/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, HOAC Foods India ranks worse than 92.06% 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 (2026-07-18), HOAC Foods India's share price is ₹682.45. HOAC Foods India's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹106.97. Hence, HOAC Foods India's PB Ratio of today is 6.38.
Good Sign:
HOAC Foods India Ltd stock PB Ratio (=6.52) is close to 1-year low of 6.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for HOAC Foods India's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HOACFOODS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.73 Med: 8.53 Max: 12.68
Current: 6.39
During the past 6 years, HOAC Foods India's highest PB Ratio was 12.68. The lowest was 4.73. And the median was 8.53.
NSE:HOACFOODS's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 92.06% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs NSE:HOACFOODS: 6.39
During the past 12 months, HOAC Foods India's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 101.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 144.30% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of HOAC Foods India was 144.30% per year. The lowest was 125.80% per year. And the median was 135.05% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
HOAC Foods India (NSE:HOACFOODS) 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.
HOAC Foods India PB Ratio Related Terms
HOAC Foods India PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HOAC Foods India'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.
NSE:HOACFOODS vs ADM, BG, TSN: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, HOAC Foods India'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.
HOAC Foods India PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HOAC Foods India's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HOAC Foods India'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.
HOAC Foods India (NSE:HOACFOODS) has a PB Ratio of 6.38 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on HOAC Foods India and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.53. Over the past decade, HOAC Foods India's PB Ratio has ranged from 4.73 to 12.68. According to the industry distribution chart, HOAC Foods India ranks #1751 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is HOAC Foods India's PB Ratio too high?
HOAC Foods India's current PB Ratio of 6.38 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.73 to a high of 12.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. HOAC Foods India's value of 6.38 is 369.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HOAC Foods India ranks #1751 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HOAC Foods India has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOAC Foods India's PB Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, HOAC Foods India ranks #1751 out of 1902 companies for PB Ratio. This places HOAC Foods India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. HOAC Foods India's value of 6.38 is 369.1% above this benchmark. Historically, HOAC Foods India's own PB Ratio has ranged from 4.73 to 12.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.53 vs. the industry median of 1.36, HOAC Foods India 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.36, based on 1,902 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. HOAC Foods India's current PB Ratio of 6.38 is 369.1% 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 HOAC Foods India and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HOAC Foods India's current PB Ratio is 6.38, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOAC Foods India stock overvalued right now?
HOAC Foods India (NSE:HOACFOODS) has a current PB Ratio of 6.38. The current PB Ratio is 6.38, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.53 and 369.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.36. HOAC Foods India's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 HOAC Foods India (NSE:HOACFOODS), the current PB Ratio is 6.38 as of Jul. 18, 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.
HOAC Foods India Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of flour (chakki atta), herbs & spices, unpolished pulses, grains, and yellow mustard oil. Its product portfolio is comprised of 4 categories which include products such as Spices & Herbs, Oil, Wheat Flour (Chakki Atta) & Healthy Flour, Pulses, Rice & Grain, and other food products with 153 product SKUs. The company sells its product under the brand name "HARIOM," and majority of the sales are derived from the Delhi-NCR region. The franchise network comprises 4 company-owned outlets and 6 franchise-owned outlets.
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