Industrial Products
Valuation | |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | 15.33 kCr |
| Price/Earnings (Trailing) | 74.66 |
| Price/Sales (Trailing) | 3.04 |
| EV/EBITDA | 27.17 |
| Price/Free Cashflow | 578.31 |
| MarketCap/EBT | 49.38 |
| Enterprise Value | 15.08 kCr |
Fundamentals | |
|---|---|
Growth & Returns | |
|---|---|
| Price Change 1W | -6.4% |
| Price Change 1M | -5.8% |
| Price Change 6M | -17.2% |
| Price Change 1Y | -36.3% |
| 3Y Cumulative Return | -4.8% |
| 5Y Cumulative Return | 14.5% |
| 7Y Cumulative Return | 12.1% |
| 10Y Cumulative Return | 15.6% |
| Revenue (TTM) |
| 5.05 kCr |
| Rev. Growth (Yr) | 6.4% |
| Earnings (TTM) | 202.36 Cr |
| Earnings Growth (Yr) | -36.1% |
Profitability | |
|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 8% |
| EBT Margin | 6% |
| Return on Equity | 5.22% |
| Return on Assets | 4.02% |
| Free Cashflow Yield | 0.17% |
Cash Flow & Liquidity | |
|---|---|
| Cash Flow from Investing (TTM) | -382.58 Cr |
| Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) | 304.23 Cr |
| Cash Flow from Financing (TTM) | -109.93 Cr |
| Cash & Equivalents | 455.07 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 30.18 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM) | 1.58 |
Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | 5.03 kCr |
| Total Liabilities | 1.16 kCr |
| Shareholder Equity | 3.87 kCr |
| Current Assets | 2.62 kCr |
| Current Liabilities | 900.8 Cr |
| Net PPE | 1.25 kCr |
| Inventory | 1.15 kCr |
| Goodwill | 283.75 Cr |
Capital Structure & Leverage | |
|---|---|
| Debt Ratio | 0.04 |
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 |
| Interest Coverage | 19.83 |
| Interest/Cashflow Ops | 22.5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Returns | |
|---|---|
| Dividend/Share (TTM) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.50% |
| Shares Dilution (1Y) | 0.10% |
| Shares Dilution (3Y) | 0.30% |
Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.
Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.
Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.
Smart Money: Smart money has been increasing their position in the stock.
Past Returns: Underperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided -4.8% return compared to 12.8% by NIFTY 50.
Momentum: Stock is suffering a negative price momentum. Stock is down -5.8% in last 30 days.
Technicals: SharesGuru indicator is Bearish.
Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.
Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.
Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.
Smart Money: Smart money has been increasing their position in the stock.
Past Returns: Underperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided -4.8% return compared to 12.8% by NIFTY 50.
Momentum: Stock is suffering a negative price momentum. Stock is down -5.8% in last 30 days.
Technicals: SharesGuru indicator is Bearish.
Investor Care | |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.50% |
| Dividend/Share (TTM) | 4 |
| Shares Dilution (1Y) | 0.10% |
| Earnings/Share (TTM) | 10.78 |
Financial Health | |
|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.91 |
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 |
Technical Indicators | |
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| RSI (14d) | 27.44 |
| RSI (5d) | 0.00 |
| RSI (21d) | 35.41 |
| MACD Signal | Sell |
| Stochastic Oscillator Signal | Buy |
| SharesGuru Signal | Sell |
| RSI Signal | Buy |
| RSI5 Signal | Buy |
| RSI21 Signal | Hold |
| SMA 5 Signal | Sell |
| SMA 10 Signal |
Summary of Carborundum Universal's latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.
Management provided a positive outlook for Carborundum Universal Limited, predicting a consolidated sales growth of 5.5% to 6.5% for FY '26. They anticipate a significant growth in the Ceramics segment, projecting a rise of 16% to 18%. The Electrominerals division is expected to grow modestly at 1% to 2%, while Abrasives sales growth is forecasted at 4% to 5%.
Key forward-looking points include:
Overall, the company appears well-positioned for growth with specific strategies in place to enhance profitability and return on capital.
Understand Carborundum Universal ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.
| Shareholder Name | Holding % |
|---|---|
| AMBADI INVESTMENTS LIMITED | 29.43% |
| SBI RETIREMENT BENEFIT FUND - AGGRESSIVE PLAN | 9.68% |
| NIPPON LIFE INDIA TRUSTEE LTD-A/C NIPPON INDIA NIF | 3.94% |
| KOTAK MAHINDRA TRUSTEE CO LTD A/C KOTAK TRANSPORTATION FUND | 2.6% |
| KOTAK FUNDS - INDIA MIDCAP FUND | 2% |
| MURUGAPPA EDUCATIONAL AND MEDICAL FOUNDATION | 2% |
Detailed comparison of Carborundum Universal against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.
Ticker | Name | Mkt Cap | Revenue | Price %, 1M | Returns, 1Y | P/E | P/S | Rev 1-Yr | Inc 1-Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRINDWELL | Grindwell Norton | 17.58 kCr | 2.99 kCr | +1.70% | -15.10% | 46.19 | 5.89 | - | - |
| WENDT | Wendt (India) | 1.48 kCr |
Comprehensive comparison against sector averages
CARBORUNIV metrics compared to Industrial
| Category | CARBORUNIV | Industrial |
|---|---|---|
| PE | 74.66 | 32.45 |
| PS | 3.04 | 2.47 |
| Growth | 4.8 % | 6.9 % |
Carborundum Universal Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells abrasives, ceramics, and electrominerals in India and internationally. It operates through three segments: Surface Engineering; Technical Ceramics and Super Refractory Solutions; and Electrominerals. The company offers bonded and coated abrasives, metal working fluids, power tools, non-woven, and tools for stones; and electro minerals, such as alumina, carbides, zirconia, and grit powders. It also provides industrial ceramics used in chemical, defense, electronics, energy, food, heavy industries, lifestyle, medical, and minerals and metallurgy industries; and manufactures super refractories, including as acid proof cement, polymer concrete, anti-corrosive coatings and screedings, construction chemicals, concrete repair and rehabilitation materials, fibre reinforced plastic chemical process equipment, and pipes and fittings for handling corrosives. In addition, the company provides IT infrastructure facility management, software application development, remote infrastructure management, and IT security management services; and operates gas-based power generation facility. Carborundum Universal Limited was incorporated in 1954 and is based in Chennai, India.
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| Sell |
| SMA 20 Signal | Sell |
| SMA 50 Signal | Sell |
| SMA 100 Signal | Sell |
CARBORUNIV vs Industrial (2021 - 2026)
Q1 - Ravi Swaminathan: "Could you provide more granularity in terms of the growth in Abrasives and Ceramics segments? Specifically, what were the performances in retail versus industrial for Abrasives and the subcategories of Ceramics?"
A1 - Sridharan Rangarajan: "Electrominerals grew by 6.5%, Ceramics by 4.9%, while Abrasives degrew by 2.8%. The growth in Abrasives around 7.5% sequentially is promising. In Ceramics, we anticipate stronger H2 due to rising order books and project demands."
Q2 - Harshit Patel: "What other factors besides product mix are contributing to weak margins in standalone Ceramics? And do you see room for strong revenue growth from cleaner energy sales in the U.S.?"
A2 - Sridharan Rangarajan: "The margins' decline is due to fixed cost absorption issues tied to lower sales. We are confident of picking up performance in H2, thanks to improvements in the top line."
Q3 - Amit Anwani: "What is the outlook for the VAW business, considering the sanctions? Any developments?"
A3 - Sridharan Rangarajan: "There's uncertainty due to geopolitical factors. However, we aim to focus on what we can control, maintaining a debt-free stance and running operations efficiently."
Q4 - Bhavin Vithlani: "Can you elaborate on the planned capital expenditure of INR 350 crores for FY '26? What projects are prioritized?"
A4 - Sridharan Rangarajan: "Our plan is to allocate INR 350 crores primarily towards new areas like semiconductor facilities and HP SiC investments, along with necessary expansion projects. Individual project details aren't disclosed but are aligned with strategic growth."
Q5 - Mohit Pandey: "What is the future outlook for Metallized Cylinders and the aerospace ceramics segment? Are there any expansion plans?"
A5 - Sridharan Rangarajan: "The growth in Metallized Cylinders exceeds 20%, and we are preparing to enhance our capacity. For aerospace ceramics, we are focused on vehicle and body protection, collaborating with DRDO, indicating our proactive positioning in this market."
| TATA MID CAP FUND | 1.73% |
| HDFC LARGE AND MID CAP FUND | 1.66% |
| ICICI PRUDENTIAL MANUFACTURING FUND | 1.61% |
| INVESCO INDIA MIDCAP FUND | 1.27% |
| AXIS MUTUAL FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED A/C AXIS MUTUAL FUND | 1.23% |
| ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE TRUSTEE PRIVATE LIMITED A/C | 1.12% |
| SOUTHERN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD | 0.76% |
| M.M.MUTHIAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION | 0.58% |
| M A M ARUNACHALAM | 0.53% |
| UMAYAL.R. | 0.51% |
| M.A.ALAGAPPAN | 0.41% |
| A VENKATACHALAM | 0.31% |
| ARUN ALAGAPPAN | 0.25% |
| MEENAKSHI MURUGAPPAN | 0.25% |
Distribution across major stakeholders
Distribution across major institutional holders
| 244.78 Cr |
| -8.80% |
| -54.50% |
| 53.69 |
| 6.05 |
| - |
| - |
| 4.1% |
| 1,208 |
| 1,160 |
| 1,130 |
| 1,135 |
| 1,085 |
| 1,059 |
| Profit Before exceptional items and Tax | 37.7% | 107 | 78 | 93 | 137 | 151 | 146 |
| Exceptional items before tax | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | -104.13 | 0 | 0 |
| Total profit before tax | 37.7% | 107 | 78 | 93 | 33 | 151 | 146 |
| Current tax | 23.5% | 43 | 35 | 31 | 51 | 47 | 39 |
| Deferred tax | 45.6% | -4.84 | -9.74 | 43 | -44.72 | -1.49 | 3.74 |
| Total tax | 54.2% | 38 | 25 | 75 | 5.81 | 46 | 43 |
| Total profit (loss) for period | 23.7% | 74 | 60 | 30 | 38 | 116 | 115 |
| Other comp. income net of taxes | -71.1% | 29 | 98 | 196 | -131.03 | -20.42 | 48 |
| Total Comprehensive Income | -34.4% | 104 | 158 | 226 | -93.42 | 96 | 163 |
| Earnings Per Share, Basic | 28.9% | 3.94 | 3.28 | 1.73 | 1.83 | 6.09 | 5.94 |
| Earnings Per Share, Diluted | 29.5% | 3.94 | 3.27 | 1.73 | 1.82 | 6.07 | 5.92 |
| 12.5% |
| 290 |
| 258 |
| 237 |
| 215 |
| 196 |
| 196 |
| Finance costs | -126.3% | 0.17 | 4.15 | 15 | 0.97 | 0.27 | 0.35 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 11.1% | 81 | 73 | 74 | 65 | 61 | 67 |
| Other expenses | 10.1% | 832 | 756 | 740 | 699 | 492 | 536 |
| Total Expenses | 10.2% | 2,441 | 2,216 | 2,135 | 1,912 | 1,459 | 1,459 |
| Profit Before exceptional items and Tax | -8.2% | 425 | 463 | 407 | 346 | 256 | 240 |
| Exceptional items before tax | - | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | -11.22 | 0 |
| Total profit before tax | -8.2% | 425 | 463 | 432 | 346 | 244 | 240 |
| Current tax | -5.4% | 106 | 112 | 105 | 90 | 64 | 58 |
| Deferred tax | -537.5% | -2.57 | 0.44 | -4.29 | 1.12 | -3.26 | -9.53 |
| Total tax | -8% | 104 | 113 | 101 | 91 | 60 | 48 |
| Total profit (loss) for period | -8% | 322 | 350 | 331 | 254 | 184 | 191 |
| Other comp. income net of taxes | 88.2% | -0.36 | -10.51 | -7.3 | -2.82 | 7.38 | -17.36 |
| Total Comprehensive Income | -5.6% | 321 | 340 | 324 | 252 | 191 | 174 |
| Earnings Per Share, Basic | -8.8% | 16.9 | 18.44 | 17.43 | 13.41 | 9.71 | 10.11 |
| Earnings Per Share, Diluted | -8.8% | 16.87 | 18.4 | 17.38 | 13.37 | 9.7 | 10.1 |
| 0% |
| 1,100 |
| 1,100 |
| 1,040 |
| 1,039 |
| 1,039 |
| 1,048 |
| Total non-current financial assets | 0.4% | 1,124 | 1,120 | 1,059 | 1,058 | 1,058 | 1,064 |
| Total non-current assets | 5.4% | 1,921 | 1,822 | 1,673 | 1,643 | 1,612 | 1,608 |
| Total assets | 7.2% | 3,072 | 2,866 | 2,782 | 2,592 | 2,486 | 2,438 |
| Borrowings, non-current | -105% | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total non-current financial liabilities | -105% | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1.57 | 1.34 |
| Provisions, non-current | - | 20 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Total non-current liabilities | -5% | 20 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
| Borrowings, current | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 104 |
| Total current financial liabilities | 15.5% | 292 | 253 | 313 | 263 | 300 | 388 |
| Provisions, current | 0% | 23 | 23 | 6.44 | 5.69 | 3.61 | 3.36 |
| Current tax liabilities | - | - | - | 3.46 | 2.6 | 6.66 | 0.9 |
| Total current liabilities | 14% | 327 | 287 | 331 | 278 | 322 | 414 |
| Total liabilities | 12.7% | 347 | 308 | 347 | 295 | 340 | 432 |
| Equity share capital | 0% | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Total equity | 6.5% | 2,725 | 2,558 | 2,436 | 2,298 | 2,146 | 2,007 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 7.2% | 3,072 | 2,866 | 2,782 | 2,592 | 2,486 | 2,438 |
| 198% |
| 10 |
| 4.02 |
| 5.79 |
| 5.01 |
| - |
| - |
| Net Cashflows from Operations | -40.8% | 303 | 511 | 440 | 282 | - | - |
| Income taxes paid (refund) | 1.8% | 113 | 111 | 96 | 84 | - | - |
| Net Cashflows From Operating Activities | -52.8% | 190 | 401 | 344 | 198 | - | - |
| Cashflows used in obtaining control of subsidiaries | 59900% | 61 | 1.1 | 81 | 712 | - | - |
| Proceeds from sales of PPE | -662.5% | 0.39 | 0.92 | 0.59 | 0.62 | - | - |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | 50.4% | 183 | 122 | 155 | 81 | - | - |
| Purchase of intangible assets | -161.4% | 0.46 | 1.88 | 2.22 | 1.11 | - | - |
| Proceeds from sales of long-term assets | -132.2% | 0 | 4.11 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Dividends received | -20% | 33 | 41 | 24 | 27 | - | - |
| Interest received | 311.2% | 5.03 | 1.98 | 1.12 | 9.54 | - | - |
| Other inflows (outflows) of cash | 0% | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.02 | 208 | - | - |
| Net Cashflows From Investing Activities | -165.4% | -206.26 | -77.08 | -212.19 | -548.37 | - | - |
| Proceeds from issuing shares | -65.8% | 5.45 | 14 | 2.81 | 6.24 | - | - |
| Proceeds from borrowings | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163 | - | - |
| Repayments of borrowings | -101% | 0 | 104 | 59 | 0 | - | - |
| Payments of lease liabilities | -6.5% | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | - | - |
| Dividends paid | 13.6% | 76 | 67 | 66 | 57 | - | - |
| Interest paid | -126.3% | 0.17 | 4.15 | 15 | 0.97 | - | - |
| Net Cashflows from Financing Activities | 55.7% | -70.87 | -161.1 | -137.77 | 111 | - | - |
| Net change in cash and cash eq. | -154.2% | -86.75 | 163 | -5.92 | -238.99 | - | - |
Analysis of Carborundum Universal's financial performance, highlighting revenue trends, growth patterns, and key metrics through quarterly analysis.
Last Updated: Sep 30, 2025
| Description | Share | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Abrasives | 43.8% | 583.7 Cr |
| Electrominerals | 29.9% | 398.6 Cr |
| Ceramics | 22.6% | 301.5 Cr |
| Others | 3.7% | 49.9 Cr |
| Total | 1.3 kCr |