PCBL Chemical Limited
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PositoAI's own ratios from PCBL Chemical Limited's yearly results (2023–2026), compared with Basic Materials companies in India. Tap ? on any ratio for what it means.
What stands out
- Tangible Net Worth Ratio: Of every ₹100 of net worth, ₹32 is tangible; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles, often from buying other companies. Less tangible than almost all Basic Materials companies in India.
- Tangible Assets Ratio: Of every ₹100 the company owns, ₹76 is in tangible assets such as plants, cash, stock and receivables; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles. Less tangible than 97% of Basic Materials companies in India.
- Profit Cash Ratio: Over the last 3 years, every ₹100 of reported profit came with ₹306 of operating cash. Higher than 96% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Where ₹100 of sales goes
Latest year (Mar 2026). Taxes and other income are not shown, so the parts need not add up to 100.
Cash quality
Profit Cash Ratio
₹306Over the last 3 years, every ₹100 of reported profit came with ₹306 of operating cash.
Higher than 96% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Self-Funding Ratio
1.7×Over the last 3 years its own operating cash covered its investment spending (capex) 1.7 times.
Higher than 67% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Cash Locked Ratio
₹8For every ₹100 of sales, ₹8 is tied up in day-to-day operations (money owed by customers + stock − money owed to suppliers), against ₹8 tied up three years earlier.
Less money tied up than 82% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Growth quality
Steadiness Ratio
2/3 · 1/3Sales grew in 2 of the last 3 years; profit grew in 1 of 3.
Less steady than 69% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Growth Efficiency Ratio
−₹10Sales grew 41% in 3 years, but profit fell: ₹10 less profit per ₹100 of extra sales.
Lower than 85% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Asset Productivity Ratio
+41% / +108%In 3 years sales changed by +41% while total assets changed by +108%. Assets grew faster than sales.
Balance-sheet strength
Debt Due Cover Ratio
1.0×Debt due within a year is covered 1.0 times by its yearly operating cash.
Higher than 57% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Cash Cushion Ratio
−41%Debt, after subtracting cash, equals 41% of its market value (net debt).
Lower than 81% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Tangible Assets Ratio
76%Of every ₹100 the company owns, ₹76 is in tangible assets such as plants, cash, stock and receivables; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles.
Less tangible than 97% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Tangible Net Worth Ratio
32%Of every ₹100 of net worth, ₹32 is tangible; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles, often from buying other companies.
Less tangible than almost all Basic Materials companies in India.
Shareholders
Standard fundamentals
P/E, P/B, ROE, debt, growth and more (14)
PCBL Chemical Limited owes ₹0.64 for every ₹1 it owns. Net profit fell 54% in the year to Mar 2026, and shrank 23% a year on average over 3 years.
Compared with Basic Materials companies in India · latest annual results Mar 2026.
P/E ratio
44.1Investors pay ₹44.1 for every ₹1 of PCBL Chemical Limited's yearly profit, higher than 82% of Basic Materials companies in India.
P/B ratio
2.87The share price is 2.87 times PCBL Chemical Limited's book value per share, higher than 66% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Market cap
₹11,509 CrThe total market value of all of PCBL Chemical Limited's shares at today's price (share price × number of shares), larger than 81% of Basic Materials companies in India. PosiCap size class: Meso Cap.
Net worth (book value)
₹4,006 CrWhat PCBL Chemical Limited would have left on paper if it sold everything it owns and paid everything it owes, from its latest balance sheet (31 Mar 2026).
Book value per share
₹101.82Net worth divided by the number of shares. The share price of ₹292.50 is 2.9 times this, which is the P/B above.
Return on equity (ROE)
6.5%PCBL Chemical Limited earned 6.5% on its shareholders' money over the last year, lower than 66% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Owes vs Owns
0.64×PCBL Chemical Limited owes ₹0.64 for every ₹1 it owns (moderate), higher than 92% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Dividend yield
1.44%PCBL Chemical Limited pays 1.44% of its share price as dividends a year, higher than 77% of dividend-paying Basic Materials companies in India.
Revenue growth
-3%Revenue fell 3% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 12% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit growth
-54%Net profit fell 54% in the year to Mar 2026, and shrank 23% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit margin
2.4%PCBL Chemical Limited keeps ₹2 of every ₹100 of revenue as net profit.
Cash quality
8.0×Cash from PCBL Chemical Limited's business was 8.0× its reported profit in the year to Mar 2026 — its profit turned into cash.
Interest cover
1.5×PCBL Chemical Limited's operating profit covered its interest costs 1.5 times in the year to Mar 2026.
Cash vs debt
Net debtPCBL Chemical Limited had ₹4,704 Cr more debt than cash (net debt) at Mar 2026.
Questions
What is PCBL Chemical Limited's P/E ratio?
Investors pay ₹44.1 for every ₹1 of PCBL Chemical Limited's yearly profit, higher than 82% of Basic Materials companies in India.
How is P/B calculated on PositoAI?
P/B is market cap divided by net worth from the latest balance sheet. For PCBL Chemical Limited: ₹11,509 Cr ÷ ₹4,006 Cr (31 Mar 2026) = 2.9.
What is PCBL Chemical Limited's return on equity?
PCBL Chemical Limited earned 6.5% on its shareholders' money over the last year, lower than 66% of Basic Materials companies in India.
How much does PCBL Chemical Limited owe compared with what it owns?
PCBL Chemical Limited owes ₹0.64 for every ₹1 it owns (moderate), higher than 92% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Does PCBL Chemical Limited pay a dividend?
Yes. PCBL Chemical Limited pays 1.44% of its share price as dividends a year, higher than 77% of dividend-paying Basic Materials companies in India.
Is PCBL Chemical Limited's revenue growing?
Revenue fell 3% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 12% a year on average over 3 years.
Figures from the company's yearly results and PositoAI's own data. Full tables are on the Go Deep tab. What each figure means. PositoAI is for research and education only and is not investment advice.