Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) Quick Ratio: 2.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 119% Above Median


NSE:POCL Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Ltd NSE:POCL
81 GF Score
Price ₹1,373.70
GF Value ₹1,039.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Quick Ratio?

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals NSE:POCL -0.09% 81 Quick Ratio is 2.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:POCL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,039.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Chemicals companies, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks better than 71.78% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.19.

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals has a quick ratio of 2.19. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:POCL' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 1   Max: 2.19
Current: 2.19

During the past 13 years, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's highest Quick Ratio was 2.19. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.00.

NSE:POCL's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
71.78% of 1609 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.38 vs NSE:POCL: 2.19

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals  (NSE:POCL) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Quick Ratio Related Terms


Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's Quick 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.

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Quick Ratio Chart

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.03 0.72 1.36 1.67 2.19

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:POCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.


Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(6944.339-2727.066)/1924.661
=2.19

Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(6944.339-2727.066)/1924.661
=2.19

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 2.19 mean?
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) has a Quick Ratio of 2.19 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Pondy Oxides And Chemicals and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks #454 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' Quick Ratio too high?
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' current Quick Ratio of 2.19 is 119% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 2.19. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' value of 2.19 is 58.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks #454 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' Quick Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks #454 out of 1609 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Pondy Oxides And Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' value of 2.19 is 58.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 2.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals 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 Quick Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.38, based on 1,609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's current Quick Ratio of 2.19 is 58.7% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Pondy Oxides And Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's current Quick Ratio is 2.19, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pondy Oxides And Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,039.27, compared to a current price of ₹1,373.70 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.19, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 58.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.38. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL), the current Quick Ratio is 2.19 as of Mar. 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 Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,373.70 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,039.27. GuruFocus considers Pondy Oxides And Chemicals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:POCL:

  • Quick Ratio: 2.19 (119% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,039.27 vs. price of ₹1,373.70 (32.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.7% above the Chemicals median (#454 of 1609)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:POCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges 532626:India
Address No. 2, Harrington Road, KRM Centre, 4th Floor, Chetpet, Chennai, TN, IND, 600031
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Ltd is engaged in converting scraps of various forms of Lead, Aluminum and Copper into Lead Metal, Aluminium Metal, and Copper and its Alloys. Lead battery scrap is smelted by the Company to produce secondary lead metal is then processed into pure lead and specific lead alloys. The Company's products are exported across the globe, mostly catering to Asian countries like Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and the Middle East. It has one reportable segment lead and lead alloys.
81GF Score

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