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GNFC - Gujarat Narmada Valley Fert.Co.Ltd Share Price

Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Sharesguru Stock Score

GNFC

66/100

High Scoring Large Cap stocks have outperformed low scoring stocks by 90% over last 4 years

₹558.00-1.75(-0.31%)
Market Closed as of Jun 24, 2026, 15:30 IST
Pros

Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.

Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.

Dividend: Pays a strong dividend yield of 4.39%.

Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.

Smart Money: Smart money is taking extra interest in the stock as they increase their holdings.

Profitability: Recent profitability of 10% is a good sign.

Cons

Growth: Poor revenue growth. Revenue grew at a disappointing -1.4% on a trailing 12-month basis.

Past Returns: Underperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided -1% return compared to 7.8% by NIFTY 50.

Price to Sales Ratio

Revenue (Last 12 mths)

Net Income (Last 12 mths)

Sharesguru Stock Score

GNFC

66/100

High Scoring Large Cap stocks have outperformed low scoring stocks by 90% over last 4 years

Valuation

Market Cap8.2 kCr
Price/Earnings (Trailing)10.15
Price/Sales (Trailing)0.99
EV/EBITDA5.9
Price/Free Cashflow75.92
MarketCap/EBT7.7
Enterprise Value8.13 kCr

Fundamentals

Revenue (TTM)8.27 kCr
Rev. Growth (Yr)7.2%
Earnings (TTM)808 Cr
Earnings Growth (Yr)87.7%

Profitability

Operating Margin13%
EBT Margin13%
Return on Equity8.86%
Return on Assets7.11%
Free Cashflow Yield1.32%

Growth & Returns

Price Change 1W-0.20%
Price Change 1M8.3%
Price Change 6M14.4%
Price Change 1Y3.7%
3Y Cumulative Return-1%
5Y Cumulative Return9.1%
7Y Cumulative Return12.8%
10Y Cumulative Return15.4%

Cash Flow & Liquidity

Cash Flow from Investing (TTM)-231 Cr
Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)654 Cr
Cash Flow from Financing (TTM)-269 Cr
Cash & Equivalents74 Cr
Free Cash Flow (TTM)108 Cr
Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM)7.35

Balance Sheet

Total Assets11.36 kCr
Total Liabilities2.24 kCr
Shareholder Equity9.12 kCr
Current Assets6.15 kCr
Current Liabilities1.04 kCr
Net PPE2.6 kCr
Inventory1.02 kCr
Goodwill0.00

Capital Structure & Leverage

Debt Ratio0.00
Debt/Equity0.00
Interest Coverage176.5
Interest/Cashflow Ops110

Dividend & Shareholder Returns

Dividend/Share (TTM)18
Dividend Yield4.39%
Shares Dilution (1Y)0.00%
Shares Dilution (3Y)-5.5%
Pros

Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.

Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.

Dividend: Pays a strong dividend yield of 4.39%.

Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.

Smart Money: Smart money is taking extra interest in the stock as they increase their holdings.

Profitability: Recent profitability of 10% is a good sign.

Cons

Growth: Poor revenue growth. Revenue grew at a disappointing -1.4% on a trailing 12-month basis.

Past Returns: Underperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided -1% return compared to 7.8% by NIFTY 50.

The Good, Bad and Ugly
Growth
Measures how quickly a company is expanding through metrics like revenue growth, earnings growth, and cash flow growth over time. Strong growth can indicate future potential.
Profitability
Shows how efficiently a company turns business activities into profit, using metrics like profit margins, return on equity (ROE), and return on assets (ROA).
Size
Indicates the company's market presence through metrics like market capitalization, total assets, and revenue. Size can influence stability and market influence.
Dilution Rank
Tracks how much the company's shares have increased or decreased over time. Lower dilution means existing shareholders maintain stronger ownership stakes.
Balance Sheet
Evaluates the company's financial health by analyzing assets, debts, and equity. A strong balance sheet indicates financial stability and flexibility.
Momentum
Measures the strength and speed of price movements, showing whether the stock is gaining or losing market favor over different time periods.
Technicals
Analyzes price patterns, trading volumes, and other market indicators to identify potential trading opportunities and market trends.
Smart Money
Tracks the investment activities of institutional investors, hedge funds, and other large financial players who often have deep research capabilities.
Insider Trading
Monitors buying and selling of company shares by executives, directors, and other insiders who may have unique insights into the company's prospects.

Investor Care

Dividend Yield4.39%
Dividend/Share (TTM)18
Shares Dilution (1Y)0.00%
Earnings/Share (TTM)54.97

Financial Health

Current Ratio5.91
Debt/Equity0.00

Summary of Latest Earnings Report from Gujarat Narmada Valley Fert.Co.

Summary of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fert.Co.'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.

In the Q4 FY26 earnings conference call, management provided an optimistic outlook, highlighting a robust financial performance characterized by significant revenue growth and a strong PAT increase of 35% to INR 797 crores. The company emphasized that, despite facing challenges such as a war-induced disruption in logistics, it effectively managed to support the market demand, especially in crucial segments like diesel exhaust fuel and ammonium nitrate.

Key forward-looking points include:

  1. Revenue Growth: The company reported an 11% improvement in revenue quarter-on-quarter and a 7% increase year-on-year, attributing this to better realization of chemical prices and improved operational efficiencies.

  2. Profitability: The plan to sustain profitability was underscored, with a focus on maximizing output of technical grade urea in response to the market demand, particularly due to logistical challenges that prompted higher demand for specific fertilizers.

  3. Capex Plans: The future capital expenditure is projected at approximately INR 2,800 crores for FY27, with ongoing projects in ammonium nitrate and nitric acid expected to become operational soon.

  4. Dividend Announcement: The board declared a dividend of 210% (INR 21 per share), marking it as the second-highest dividend in the company's history, reflecting confidence in its strong cash flow generation.

  5. One-time Gains: Management indicated a one-time income of INR 80 crores for the full year, of which INR 30 crores was recognized in Q4. This comprised insurance receipts and freight rate settlements.

  6. Market Strategy: The company continues to evaluate its supply chain challenges related to raw materials, particularly methanol, and is committed to optimizing production based on market conditions.

  7. Production Capacity: Management noted that plants are currently running at peak capacities, particularly in acetic acid and other chemicals, maintaining operational efficiency despite market pressures.

This positives outlook and strategic planning reflect GNFC's resilience and adaptability in a challenging operational landscape.

Major Questions and Answers from Earnings Transcript

  1. Question: "How are we placed in terms of the availability of critical raw materials like methanol, oil, benzene, and toluene for our production, especially for Q1 and Q2?" Answer: "We faced no issues with oil supply from IOCL, even during the Hormuz incidents. While our contracts for toluene and benzene have been extended temporarily due to the war situation, we have not encountered any availability problems to date. However, prices have spiked due to the ongoing conflict."

  2. Question: "How have we been able to secure methanol given the volatility and potential supply issues?" Answer: "With the changing economics of methanol, we assess market prices to determine whether to produce acetic acid in-house or procure methanol externally. We are currently exploring both options to meet customer demand while optimizing our margins."

  3. Question: "What steps are being taken regarding the fixed cost revision for urea and energy consumption norms?" Answer: "Currently, there are no formal updates regarding the revision status. We've approached the department regularly, but both fixed cost and energy norms remain in discussion stages."

  4. Question: "Can you clarify the details about the one-time income of INR 80 crores and how much we booked in Q4?" Answer: "In Q4, we recorded INR 30 crores from one-timers, primarily due to an insurance receipt and freight rate settlements. The INR 80 crores represents an annual increase stemming from similar sources, alongside additional recoveries from project delays."

  5. Question: "What is the current and projected status of our ammonium nitrate and nitric acid projects?" Answer: "All projects related to ammonium nitrate, nitric acid, and ammonia expansions are on track. We expect to commission them by FY28, which aligns with the government's focus on promoting domestic coal-based chemicals."

Revenue Breakdown

Analysis of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fert.Co.'s financial performance, highlighting revenue trends, growth patterns, and key metrics through quarterly analysis.

Last Updated: Mar 31, 2026

DescriptionShareValue
Chemicals67.8%1.5 kCr
Fertilizers30.4%672 Cr
Others1.8%39 Cr
Total2.2 kCr

Share Holdings

Understand Gujarat Narmada Valley Fert.Co. ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.

Holding Pattern

Share Holding Details

Shareholder NameHolding %
GUJARAT STATE INVESTMENTS LIMITED21.44%
GUJARAT STATE FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LIMITED19.86%
ICICI PRUDENTIAL MULTI-ASSET FUND8.35%
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND AUTHORITY M2.17%
THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED1.33%
FOREIGN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS0%

Overall Distribution

Distribution across major stakeholders

Ownership Distribution

Distribution across major institutional holders

Is Gujarat Narmada Valley Fert.Co. Better than it's peers?

Detailed comparison of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fert.Co. 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
NATIONALUMNational Aluminium Co.64.02 kCr18.51 kCr-13.50%+83.70%11.043.46--
COROMANDELCoromandel International59.45 kCr31.83 kCr+7.70%-17.00%30.341.87--
DEEPAKFERTDeepak Fertilizers &Petrochemicals20.23 kCr11.61 kCr+10.00%+1.60%27.441.74--
CHAMBLFERTChambal Fertilisers & Chemicals19.16 kCr20.92 kCr+3.20%-15.00%9.810.92--
RCFRashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers7.4 kCr18.69 kCr+2.70%-14.20%17.320.4--

Sector Comparison: GNFC vs Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Comprehensive comparison against sector averages

Comparative Metrics

GNFC metrics compared to Chemicals

CategoryGNFCChemicals
PE10.1556.74
PS0.991.16
Growth-1.4 %2.4 %
0% metrics above sector average
Key Insights
  • 1. GNFC is among the Top 3 Commodity Chemicals companies by market cap.
  • 2. The company holds a market share of 10.4% in Commodity Chemicals.
  • 3. In last one year, the company has had a below average growth that other Commodity Chemicals companies.

Income Statement for Gujarat Narmada Valley Fert.Co.

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Mar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021
Revenue From Operations-1.5%7,7737,8927,93010,2278,6425,129
Other Income-0.4%499501469361209237
Total Income-1.4%8,2728,3938,39910,5888,8525,366
Cost of Materials-12.1%3,9154,4544,3834,9943,8992,225
Purchases of stock-in-trade-23.8%4964141613914
Employee Expense-4.6%540566625606468451
Finance costs-77.3%6231353.4620
Depreciation and Amortization1.3%307303308303292272
Other expenses5.1%2,2932,1812,2982,7731,8341,367
Total Expenses-5.2%7,2077,6037,7488,6566,5544,418
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax34.9%1,0657906511,9322,298948
Total profit before tax34.9%1,0657906511,9322,298948
Current tax39.5%312224205542618278
Deferred tax-125%-44-19-39-74-23.5-18.77
Total tax30.9%268205166468594259
Total profit (loss) for period35.4%8085974971,4721,710697
Other comp. income net of taxes94.4%-4-88-19-201336150
Total Comprehensive Income58.1%8045094781,2712,046847
Earnings Per Share, Basic36.3%54.9740.6132.4894.97110.0544.84
Earnings Per Share, Diluted36.3%54.9740.6132.4894.97110.0544.84
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Dec-2025Sep-2025Jun-2025Mar-2025Dec-2024
Revenue From Operations10.6%2,2081,9961,9681,6012,0551,899
Other Income29.2%12597127150122157
Total Income11.5%2,3332,0932,0951,7512,1772,056
Cost of Materials-4.2%1,0031,0471,0268391,0591,083
Purchases of stock-in-trade7.7%15141281024
Employee Expense-7.5%124134136146145144
Finance costs-211213
Depreciation and Amortization8.3%797381747475
Other expenses-4.1%561585564583549571
Total Expenses-4.3%1,8071,8891,8651,6461,8901,845
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax158.6%526204230105287211
Total profit before tax158.6%526204230105287211
Current tax115.4%1416663428453
Deferred tax38.5%-7-12-10-15-70
Total tax150.9%1345453277753
Total profit (loss) for period165.1%39615017983211163
Other comp. income net of taxes-423.1%-67-12-1590-105-64
Total Comprehensive Income139.4%32913816417310699
Earnings Per Share, Basic182%26.9410.212.185.6514.3511.09
Earnings Per Share, Diluted182%26.9410.212.185.6514.3511.09
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Mar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021
Revenue From Operations-1.5%7,7737,8927,93010,2278,6425,129
Other Income-0.4%499501469361209237
Total Income-1.4%8,2728,3938,39910,5888,8525,366
Cost of Materials-12.1%3,9154,4544,3834,9943,8992,225
Purchases of stock-in-trade-23.8%4964141613914
Employee Expense-4.6%540566625606468451
Finance costs-77.3%6231353.4620
Depreciation and Amortization1.3%307303308303292272
Other expenses5.1%2,2932,1812,2982,7731,8341,367
Total Expenses-5.2%7,2077,6037,7488,6566,5544,418
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax34.9%1,0657906511,9322,298948
Total profit before tax34.9%1,0657906511,9322,298948
Current tax39.5%312224205542618278
Deferred tax-125%-44-19-39-74-23.5-18.77
Total tax30.9%268205166468594259
Total profit (loss) for period36.3%7975854851,4641,704689
Other comp. income net of taxes94.4%-4-88-19-201336150
Total Comprehensive Income59.7%7934974661,2632,040839
Earnings Per Share, Basic37.2%54.2239.831.794.45109.6244.35
Earnings Per Share, Diluted37.2%54.2239.831.794.45109.6244.35
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Dec-2025Sep-2025Jun-2025Mar-2025Dec-2024
Revenue From Operations10.6%2,2081,9961,9681,6012,0551,899
Other Income29.2%12597127150122157
Total Income11.5%2,3332,0932,0951,7512,1772,056
Cost of Materials-4.2%1,0031,0471,0268391,0591,083
Purchases of stock-in-trade7.7%15141281024
Employee Expense-7.5%124134136146145144
Finance costs-211213
Depreciation and Amortization8.3%797381747475
Other expenses-4.1%561585564583549571
Total Expenses-4.3%1,8071,8891,8651,6461,8901,845
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax158.6%526204230105287211
Total profit before tax158.6%526204230105287211
Current tax115.4%1416663428453
Deferred tax38.5%-7-12-10-15-70
Total tax150.9%1345453277753
Total profit (loss) for period162.4%39215017778210158
Other comp. income net of taxes-423.1%-67-12-1590-105-64
Total Comprehensive Income136.5%32513816216810594
Earnings Per Share, Basic179%26.6710.212.045.3114.2910.75
Earnings Per Share, Diluted179%26.6710.212.045.3114.2910.75

Balance Sheet for Gujarat Narmada Valley Fert.Co.

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Sep-2025Mar-2025Sep-2024Mar-2024Sep-2023
Cash and cash equivalents1360%74619174334
Current investments-26%695939618353665653
Loans, current52.4%2,4311,595565395370665
Total current financial assets30.5%5,0153,8434,0403,1943,2834,390
Inventories-3.1%1,0181,0501,2571,1331,1191,013
Total current assets23.4%6,1514,9855,3604,4214,4825,519
Property, plant and equipment-3.5%2,5952,6882,7952,9172,9703,063
Capital work-in-progress19.4%900754382266289186
Investment property-2.9%353636373737
Non-current investments-30.3%9971,4311,6862,4382,3652,580
Loans, non-current-61.8%171446161151138116
Total non-current financial assets-37.3%1,1891,8951,8652,6072,5212,717
Total non-current assets-11.4%5,2085,8795,6436,4256,1906,478
Total assets4.6%11,35910,86411,00310,84610,67211,997
Total non-current financial liabilities0%447467
Provisions, non-current1.7%597587570527490384
Total non-current liabilities-3.7%1,2031,2491,2801,3011,2821,227
Borrowings, current-114.3%0899771171
Total current financial liabilities11.3%8167339369258681,561
Provisions, current-7.5%3841436352220
Current tax liabilities-41.7%8138000
Total current liabilities7.7%1,0419671,1481,1741,0811,941
Total liabilities1.3%2,2442,2162,4282,4752,3633,168
Equity share capital0%147147147147147155
Total equity5.4%9,1158,6488,5758,3718,3098,829
Total equity and liabilities4.6%11,35910,86411,00310,84610,67211,997
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Sep-2025Mar-2025Sep-2024Mar-2024Sep-2023
Cash and cash equivalents1360%74619174334
Current investments-26%695939618353665653
Loans, current52.4%2,4311,595565395370665
Total current financial assets30.5%5,0153,8434,0403,1943,2834,390
Inventories-3.1%1,0181,0501,2571,1331,1191,013
Total current assets23.4%6,1514,9855,3604,4214,4825,519
Property, plant and equipment-3.5%2,5952,6882,7952,9172,9703,063
Capital work-in-progress19.4%900754382266289186
Investment property-2.9%353636373737
Non-current investments-33.7%8631,3011,5632,3212,2542,474
Loans, non-current-61.8%171446161151138116
Total non-current financial assets-40.2%1,0551,7651,7422,4902,4102,611
Total non-current assets-11.7%5,0745,7495,5206,3086,0796,372
Total assets4.6%11,22510,73410,88010,72910,56111,891
Total non-current financial liabilities0%447467
Provisions, non-current1.7%597587570527490384
Total non-current liabilities-3.7%1,2031,2491,2801,3011,2821,227
Borrowings, current-114.3%0899771171
Total current financial liabilities11.3%8167339369258681,561
Provisions, current-7.5%3841436352220
Current tax liabilities-41.7%8138000
Total current liabilities7.7%1,0419671,1481,1741,0811,941
Total liabilities1.3%2,2442,2162,4282,4752,3633,168
Equity share capital0%147147147147147155
Total equity5.4%8,9818,5188,4528,2548,1988,723
Total equity and liabilities4.6%11,22510,73410,88010,72910,56111,891

Cash Flow for Gujarat Narmada Valley Fert.Co.

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Mar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021
Finance costs-81%5221031.66-
Change in inventories268.1%233-137-17-152-176.74-
Depreciation1.3%307303308303292-
Unrealised forex losses/gains-700%-113-1-10.91-
Dividend income4.5%242329104.85-
Adjustments for interest income-1.3%313317336233119-
Net Cashflows from Operations23.9%9747862441,9582,594-
Income taxes paid (refund)78.2%320180212585628-
Net Cashflows From Operating Activities7.9%654606321,3731,967-
Proceeds from sales of PPE-200%02220.46-
Purchase of property, plant and equipment20.6%546453251173138-
Dividends received4.5%242329109.27-
Interest received12.7%32929235817696-
Other inflows (outflows) of cash99.1%-2-3301,097-1,244-1,866.55-
Net Cashflows From Investing Activities50.3%-231-4661,235-1,229-1,898.76-
Payments to acquire or redeem entity's shares-0065300-
Proceeds from borrowings-104.3%0240130.33-
Repayments of borrowings-104.3%0240130.33-
Dividends paid9.3%260238461153123-
Interest paid-81%5221031.63-
Other inflows (outflows) of cash-66.7%-4-2-157-5-5.61-
Net Cashflows from Financing Activities-2.7%-269-262-1,281-161-130.27-
Net change in cash and cash eq.224.4%154-122-14-17-62.37-
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Mar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021
Finance costs-81%5221031.66-
Change in inventories268.1%233-137-17-152-176.74-
Depreciation1.3%307303308303292-
Unrealised forex losses/gains-700%-113-1-10.91-
Dividend income4.5%242329104.85-
Adjustments for interest income-1.3%313317336233119-
Net Cashflows from Operations23.9%9747862441,9582,594-
Income taxes paid (refund)78.2%320180212585628-
Net Cashflows From Operating Activities7.9%654606321,3731,967-
Proceeds from sales of PPE-200%02220.46-
Purchase of property, plant and equipment20.6%546453251173138-
Dividends received4.5%242329109.27-
Interest received12.7%32929235817696-
Other inflows (outflows) of cash99.1%-2-3301,097-1,244-1,866.55-
Net Cashflows From Investing Activities50.3%-231-4661,235-1,229-1,898.76-
Payments to acquire or redeem entity's shares-0065300-
Proceeds from borrowings-104.3%0240130.33-
Repayments of borrowings-104.3%0240130.33-
Dividends paid9.3%260238461153123-
Interest paid-81%5221031.63-
Other inflows (outflows) of cash-66.7%-4-2-157-5-5.61-
Net Cashflows from Financing Activities-2.7%-269-262-1,281-161-130.27-
Net change in cash and cash eq.224.4%154-122-14-17-62.37-

What does Gujarat Narmada Valley Fert.Co.Ltd do?

Commodity Chemicals•Chemicals•Small Cap

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited manufactures and markets fertilizers and chemicals in India and internationally. It offers fertilizers, such as neem coated urea, ammonium nitro phosphate, neem de-oiled cake, diammonium phosphate, muriate of potash, single super phosphate, city compost, and neem pesticides under the NARMADA brand. The company also provides industrial chemicals, such as methanol, acetic acid, toluene di – isocyanate, aniline, concentrated nitric acid, weak nitric acid, formic acid, ammonium nitrate, ethyl acetate, methyl formate, calcium carbonate, nitrobenzene, catsol, and technical grade urea, as well as other products comprising hydrochloric acid, liquid nitrogen, ortho-toluene diamine, meta-toluene diamine, dilute sulphuric acid, dilute nitric acid, and sodium hypochlorite. In addition, it offers various information technology related hardware and software services The company was formerly known as Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Co. Ltd. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited was incorporated in 1976 and is headquartered in Bharuch, India.

Industry Group:Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Employees:2,134
Website:www.gnfc.in

Important Disclosure & Data Context

This is an informational page just to provide a quick 'first look' at the stock. You must do your own deeper research. Know your risk appetite. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Performance Comparison

GNFC vs Chemicals (2021 - 2025)

GNFC leads the Chemicals sector while registering a 17.9% growth compared to the previous year.