PCBL LIMITED
PCBL Chemical Limited, together with subsidiaries, produces, sells, and exports carbon black in India and internationally. The company operates through Carbon Black, Power, Chemicals, and Battery Chemical segments. It offers carbon black for tires, performance chemicals, specialty chemicals, and other materials under the CarboNext, ECOZEN 6000, Royale Black, Bluemina, NuTone, and Energia brands. … Read more
PCBL LIMITED (PCBL) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₹38.84 Billion INR
Based on the latest financial reports, PCBL LIMITED (PCBL) has net assets worth ₹38.84 Billion INR as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₹116.86 Billion) and total liabilities (₹78.02 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₹38.84 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 33.24% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 21.33% |
| 5-Year Change | 90.9% |
| 10-Year Change | 605.48% |
| Growth Volatility | 31.66 |
PCBL LIMITED - Net Assets Trend (2006–2025)
This chart illustrates how PCBL LIMITED's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for PCBL LIMITED (2006–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of PCBL LIMITED from 2006 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | ₹37.09 Billion | +14.11% |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹32.50 Billion | +14.48% |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹28.39 Billion | +8.28% |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹26.22 Billion | +34.96% |
| 2021-03-31 | ₹19.43 Billion | +13.87% |
| 2020-03-31 | ₹17.06 Billion | +3.06% |
| 2019-03-31 | ₹16.56 Billion | +19.62% |
| 2018-03-31 | ₹13.84 Billion | +21.79% |
| 2017-03-31 | ₹11.37 Billion | +116.17% |
| 2016-03-31 | ₹5.26 Billion | +2.28% |
| 2015-03-31 | ₹5.14 Billion | +1.13% |
| 2014-03-31 | ₹5.08 Billion | -14.13% |
| 2013-03-31 | ₹5.92 Billion | -3.57% |
| 2012-03-31 | ₹6.14 Billion | +19.12% |
| 2011-03-31 | ₹5.15 Billion | +59.10% |
| 2010-03-31 | ₹3.24 Billion | +48.48% |
| 2009-03-31 | ₹2.18 Billion | -10.14% |
| 2008-03-31 | ₹2.43 Billion | +46.44% |
| 2007-03-31 | ₹1.66 Billion | +76.00% |
| 2006-03-31 | ₹942.05 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to PCBL LIMITED's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 2448470000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₹24.48 Billion | 66.22% |
| Common Stock | ₹377.50 Million | 1.02% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹6.00 Billion | 16.23% |
| Other Components | ₹6.11 Billion | 16.52% |
| Total Equity | ₹36.97 Billion | 100.00% |
PCBL LIMITED Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of PCBL LIMITED ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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Azzas 2154 S.A.
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$555.47 Million |
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$555.77 Million |
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$555.77 Million |
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STAAR Surgical Company
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$555.80 Million |
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Shanghai Suochen Information Technology Co. Ltd. A
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$555.17 Million |
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Alimak Hek Group AB
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$555.09 Million |
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$555.00 Million |
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Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in PCBL LIMITED's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 32,466,900,000 to 36,974,400,000, a change of 4,507,500,000 (13.9%).
- Net income of 4,346,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,076,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 1,161,100,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 3,077,000,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 2,000,600,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₹4.35 Billion | +11.75% |
| Dividends Paid | ₹2.08 Billion | -5.61% |
| Share Issuances | ₹1.16 Billion | +3.14% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹3.08 Billion | +8.32% |
| Other Changes | ₹-2.00 Billion | -5.41% |
| Total Change | ₹- | 13.88% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares PCBL LIMITED's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.57x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 47.24x to 2.57x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-31 | ₹5.31 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | ₹8.08 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | ₹9.30 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | ₹8.12 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | ₹11.47 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | ₹15.35 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | ₹17.99 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | ₹16.98 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | ₹14.54 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | ₹14.71 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | ₹15.06 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | ₹32.80 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | ₹39.97 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | ₹47.87 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | ₹49.30 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | ₹56.15 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹72.48 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹74.98 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹86.01 | ₹250.70 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | ₹97.69 | ₹250.70 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently PCBL LIMITED utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 11.75%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.17%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.72x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.17x
- Recent ROE (11.75%) is above the historical average (10.06%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -16.00% | -2.07% | 0.96x | 8.02x | ₹-244.93 Million |
| 2007 | 14.19% | 2.36% | 1.35x | 4.46x | ₹69.52 Million |
| 2008 | 36.78% | 8.64% | 1.21x | 3.52x | ₹650.29 Million |
| 2009 | -29.72% | -5.57% | 1.12x | 4.78x | ₹-866.60 Million |
| 2010 | 37.73% | 9.92% | 0.88x | 4.31x | ₹898.37 Million |
| 2011 | 22.10% | 6.67% | 0.98x | 3.37x | ₹617.06 Million |
| 2012 | 14.10% | 3.91% | 1.04x | 3.45x | ₹248.83 Million |
| 2013 | -3.73% | -0.96% | 0.99x | 3.93x | ₹-803.47 Million |
| 2014 | -17.27% | -3.80% | 1.07x | 4.24x | ₹-1.37 Billion |
| 2015 | 2.10% | 0.43% | 1.23x | 3.97x | ₹-400.60 Million |
| 2016 | 3.15% | 0.86% | 0.96x | 3.81x | ₹-355.84 Million |
| 2017 | 6.13% | 3.60% | 0.75x | 2.28x | ₹-437.85 Million |
| 2018 | 16.61% | 8.95% | 0.89x | 2.08x | ₹910.81 Million |
| 2019 | 23.26% | 10.87% | 1.04x | 2.05x | ₹2.19 Billion |
| 2020 | 16.86% | 8.83% | 0.98x | 1.95x | ₹1.17 Billion |
| 2021 | 16.20% | 11.79% | 0.71x | 1.93x | ₹1.20 Billion |
| 2022 | 16.30% | 9.58% | 0.93x | 1.83x | ₹1.65 Billion |
| 2023 | 15.61% | 7.65% | 1.06x | 1.92x | ₹1.59 Billion |
| 2024 | 15.12% | 7.65% | 0.57x | 3.48x | ₹1.66 Billion |
| 2025 | 11.75% | 5.17% | 0.72x | 3.17x | ₹648.56 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares PCBL LIMITED's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $2,571,777,102
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 15.48%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCBL LIMITED (PCBL) | ₹38.84 Billion | -16.00% | 2.01x | $555.40 Million |
| Aarti Industries Limited (AARTIIND) | $8.75 Billion | 18.56% | 2.05x | $997.64 Million |
| Aarti Surfactants Limited (AARTISURF) | $2.18 Billion | 9.78% | 0.94x | $15.25 Million |
| ABM International Limited (ABMINTLLTD) | $214.51 Million | 3.09% | 0.89x | $300.21K |
| ACUTAAS CHEMICALS LTD (ACUTAAS) | $5.94 Billion | 14.02% | 0.29x | $226.24K |
| Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited (ADVENZYMES) | $984.09 Million | 34.30% | 2.55x | $98.47 Million |
| Agarwal Industrial Corporation Limited (AGARIND) | $739.40 Million | 9.29% | 0.98x | $27.69 Million |
| Alkali Metals Limited (ALKALI) | $513.80 Million | 2.54% | 0.73x | $2.00 Million |
| Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited (ALKYLAMINE) | $3.79 Billion | 22.71% | 1.01x | $208.93 Million |
| Ami Organics Limited (AMIORG) | $107.73 Million | 26.58% | 2.59x | $704.27 Million |
| Anupam Rasayan India Limited (ANURAS) | $2.50 Billion | 13.94% | 1.53x | $318.88 Million |