PCBL ChemicalNSE:PCBL +1.81%92 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 18.26. GuruFocus rates NSE:PCBL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹373.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,567 Chemicals companies, PCBL Chemical ranks better than 87.24% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. PCBL Chemical's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,610 Mil. PCBL Chemical's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹12,831 Mil. Therefore, PCBL Chemical's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PCBL Chemical's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PCBL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.37 Med: 18.26 Max: 108.22
Current: 18.19
During the past 13 years, PCBL Chemical's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 108.22%. The lowest was 6.37%. And the median was 18.26%.
NSE:PCBL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 87.24% of 1567
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.7
vs NSE:PCBL: 18.19
PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
PCBL Chemical Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
PCBL Chemical Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PCBL Chemical's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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:PCBL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PCBL Chemical's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
PCBL Chemical Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PCBL Chemical's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PCBL Chemical's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.55% mean?
PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.55% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on PCBL Chemical and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 18.26. Over the past decade, PCBL Chemical's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 6.37 to 108.22. According to the industry distribution chart, PCBL Chemical ranks #200 out of 1567 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is PCBL Chemical's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
PCBL Chemical's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.55% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 18.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.37 to a high of 108.22. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70. PCBL Chemical's value of 12.55% is 120.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PCBL Chemical ranks #200 out of 1567 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PCBL Chemical has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCBL Chemical's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PCBL Chemical ranks #200 out of 1567 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places PCBL Chemical in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70. PCBL Chemical's value of 12.55% is 120.2% above this benchmark. Historically, PCBL Chemical's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 6.37 to 108.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.26 vs. the industry median of 5.70, PCBL Chemical 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.70, based on 1,567 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PCBL Chemical's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.55% is 120.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on PCBL Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PCBL Chemical's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.55%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 18.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCBL Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹373.69, compared to a current price of ₹309.55 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.55%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 18.26 and 120.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.70. PCBL Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.55% 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 PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCBL Chemical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹309.55 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹373.69.
GuruFocus considers PCBL Chemical to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PCBL:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 12.55% (31% below median its 10-year median of 18.26)
GF Value™: ₹373.69 vs. price of ₹309.55 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 120.2% above the Chemicals median (#200 of 1567)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PCBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PCBL Chemical Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing of carbon black. The business activities of the entity are functioned through the segments of Carbon Black, Specialty Chemicals, and Power. Carbon black is a reinforcing filler used in rubber compounds and enhances rubber properties. Specialty Chemicals are used as a pigment in plastics, inks, coatings, and many other applications.
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