Hindustan Organic Chemicals P/B Ratio
Hindustan Organic Chemicals (HOCL) P/B ratio is 0.24 (Low), book value per share ₹153.88 vs Chemicals average P/B of -5.45 — Very Low - Significant discount to book value, potential distress or value opportunity. For live price, earnings yield and the full fundamental profile, see HOCL share price.
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Book Value Breakdown (2026)
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HOCL P/B Ratio — Valuation Insights & Book Value Analysis
Hindustan Organic Chemicals price-to-book ratio interpretation, valuation status and historical context — current P/B 0.24 (Low). Review HOCL PE ratio trends to evaluate earnings-based valuation against sector peers.
- Stock appears undervalued with PB of 0.24, trading below book value
- Trading below book value - potential value opportunity or financial distress signal
- Trading at premium to sector average PB of -5.45
Hindustan Organic Chemicals P/B Ratio Historical Trend
HOCL annual price-to-book ratio — 2 years, book value per share and year-end price. P/B below 1.0 indicates the stock trades below net asset value. View Hindustan Organic Chemicals 52-week for the annual high/low range and current price position.
HOCL Historical P/B Ratio — Book Value Per Share & Year-End Price
Hindustan Organic Chemicals annual P/B ratio, book value per share (₹), year-end price and total equity in ₹ Crores.
| Year | P/B Ratio | Book Value/Share (₹) | Year-end Price (₹) | Total Equity (₹ Cr) | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.24 | ₹153.88 | ₹36.74 | ₹1,031 | Low |
| 2025 | 0.21 | ₹150.75 | ₹31.94 | ₹1,010 | Low |
HOCL vs Chemicals Peers — P/B Ratio Comparison
Hindustan Organic Chemicals P/B 0.24 vs Chemicals average -5.45, median 0.3 — range -156.31–0.61.
| Company | Symbol | P/B Ratio | Market Cap (₹ Cr) | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citurgia Biochemicals | CITURGIA | -156.31 | ₹1,568 | Low |
| Chemplast Sanmar | CHEMPLASTS | -32.05 | ₹3,094 | Low |
| Saptak Chem & Business | SCBL | -26.41 | ₹12 | Low |
| Shentracon Chemicals | SHENTRA | -20.63 | ₹48 | Low |
| Daikaffil Chemicals | DAIKAFFI | -16.16 | ₹26 | Low |
| Organic Coatings | ORGCOAT | -9.09 | ₹18 | Low |
| Vadivarhe Speciality Che… | VSCL | -8.39 | ₹37 | Low |
| Indian Acrylics | INDIANACRY | -6.33 | ₹76 | Low |
| National Oxygen | NOL | -4.85 | ₹29 | Low |
| Gayatri Bioorganics | GAYATRIBI | -1.49 | ₹54 | Low |