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Valuation | |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | 3.91 kCr |
| Price/Earnings (Trailing) | 41.08 |
| Price/Sales (Trailing) | 1.71 |
| EV/EBITDA | 25.5 |
| Price/Free Cashflow | -24.2 |
| MarketCap/EBT | 32.62 |
| Enterprise Value | 3.85 kCr |
Fundamentals | |
|---|---|
Growth & Returns | |
|---|---|
| Price Change 1W | 2.7% |
| Price Change 1M | -4.4% |
| Price Change 6M | 70.2% |
| Price Change 1Y | 38.2% |
| 3Y Cumulative Return | 246.9% |
| 5Y Cumulative Return | 110.9% |
| 7Y Cumulative Return | 70.4% |
| 10Y Cumulative Return | 45.2% |
| Revenue (TTM) |
| 2.28 kCr |
| Rev. Growth (Yr) | 10.6% |
| Earnings (TTM) | 88.88 Cr |
| Earnings Growth (Yr) | 122% |
Profitability | |
|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 5% |
| EBT Margin | 5% |
| Return on Equity | 12.94% |
| Return on Assets | 11.57% |
| Free Cashflow Yield | -4.13% |
Cash Flow & Liquidity |
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| Cash Flow from Investing (TTM) | -67.86 Cr |
| Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) | -81 Cr |
| Cash Flow from Financing (TTM) | 177.43 Cr |
| Cash & Equivalents | 94.9 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -169.83 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM) | -56.45 |
Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | 768.2 Cr |
| Total Liabilities | 81.57 Cr |
| Shareholder Equity | 686.64 Cr |
| Current Assets | 500.01 Cr |
| Current Liabilities | 77.52 Cr |
| Net PPE | 229.73 Cr |
| Inventory | 177.69 Cr |
| Goodwill | 9.65 Cr |
Capital Structure & Leverage | |
|---|---|
| Debt Ratio | 0.05 |
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 |
| Interest Coverage | 10.4 |
| Interest/Cashflow Ops | -5.22 |
Dividend & Shareholder Returns | |
|---|---|
| Dividend/Share (TTM) | 3.5 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
| Shares Dilution (1Y) | 17.1% |
| Shares Dilution (3Y) | 162.5% |
Smart Money: Smart money has been increasing their position in the stock.
Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.
Past Returns: Outperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided 246.9% return compared to 11.7% by NIFTY 50.
Growth: Good revenue growth. With NA% growth over past three years, the company is going strong.
Insider Trading: Significant insider selling noticed recently.
Dilution: Company has been diluting it's stock to raise money for business.
Smart Money: Smart money has been increasing their position in the stock.
Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.
Past Returns: Outperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided 246.9% return compared to 11.7% by NIFTY 50.
Growth: Good revenue growth. With NA% growth over past three years, the company is going strong.
Insider Trading: Significant insider selling noticed recently.
Dilution: Company has been diluting it's stock to raise money for business.
Investor Care | |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
| Dividend/Share (TTM) | 3.5 |
| Shares Dilution (1Y) | 17.1% |
| Earnings/Share (TTM) | 31.16 |
Financial Health | |
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| Current Ratio | 6.45 |
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 |
Technical Indicators | |
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| RSI (14d) | 39.33 |
| RSI (5d) | 62.82 |
| RSI (21d) | 47.67 |
| MACD Signal | Sell |
| Stochastic Oscillator Signal | Hold |
| SharesGuru Signal | Buy |
| RSI Signal | Hold |
| RSI5 Signal | Hold |
| RSI21 Signal | Hold |
| SMA 5 Signal | Buy |
| SMA 10 Signal |
Summary of Pondy Oxides & Chemicals'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.
During the Q2 FY 2025-26 earnings call, management provided an optimistic outlook for Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Limited (POCL), highlighting a record performance for both the quarter and half-year. Key financial metrics revealed that revenue increased by 22% year-on-year to INR 1,231 crores, while EBITDA rose 83% year-on-year to INR 98 crores, resulting in an EBITDA margin exceeding 8%. Profit After Tax (PAT) surged by 98% year-on-year to INR 63 crores.
Management emphasized several strategic developments:
Capacity Expansion: Progress on the Phase-2 expansion at the Thervoy Kandigai plant is well underway. Phase-1 commenced commercial production in Q1 FY '26, operating at 50% utilization in Q2, with expectations to increase to 70% in subsequent quarters. The commissioning for Phase-2 is targeted for the second half of FY '26, with a CAPEX of approximately INR 20 crores. Total H1 FY '26 capital expenditure was INR 14 crores, with an additional INR 35 crores expected in H2.
Operational Performance: Lead production increased by 8% year-on-year to 50,475 metric tons, with Q2 lead production of 26,308 metric tons. The EBITDA per tonne of lead saw a significant rise, increasing to INR 19,970 quarterly and INR 18,510 half-yearly, reflecting a 62% and 48% year-on-year growth, respectively.
Export Contribution: Exports constituted 61% of total revenue, underscoring POCL's strong international footprint, while value-added products accounted for approximately 70% of the Lead segment.
Future Guidance: Management is targeting a long-term growth strategy with a CAGR of over 20% for revenue and profitability, with sustained EBITDA margins above 8%. The company aims to achieve 15% volume growth and a projected reduction in energy consumption by 20% as part of its operational efficiency initiatives.
These strategic points illustrate POCL's commitment to sustainable growth and enhancing shareholder value in the coming years.
Understand Pondy Oxides & Chemicals ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.
| Shareholder Name | Holding % |
|---|---|
| ASHISH BANSAL | 15.2% |
| SAROJ RAJENDRA PRASAD BANSAL | 8.25% |
| MANJU BANSAL | 7.29% |
| ANIL KUMAR BANSAL | 6.91% |
| MANEESH PARMAR . | 3.36% |
| PAWANKUMAR BANSAL | 1.62% |
| Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund | 1.03% |
Detailed comparison of Pondy Oxides & Chemicals against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Limited, a secondary lead manufacturer company, produces and sells lead, lead alloys, and plastic additives in India. It also provides calcium, antimony, master, tin, silver, cadmium, and babbit alloys, as well as aluminium, copper, plastics, and trading products. The company primarily serves lead-acid battery manufacturing and other battery OEMs. It also exports its products to Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, the Middle East, and internationally. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Chennai, India.
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| Buy |
| SMA 20 Signal | Sell |
| SMA 50 Signal | Sell |
| SMA 100 Signal | Sell |
Question: "What are the key reasons for the gross margins being as high as 14.5% this quarter?"
Answer: The high gross margins of 14.5% are primarily due to increased production from our new plant and enhanced operational efficiencies in existing facilities. Additionally, we've seen consistent sales of value-added products. This combination has allowed us to achieve better margins, contributing significantly to our financial performance.
Question: "Is it safe to assume that our H2 performance will be led by higher lead and copper volumes?"
Answer: Yes, we anticipate that H2 will experience growth driven by increased lead and copper volumes. With our new capacities ramping up, we're looking at a strong increase in production and sales for both segments, while maintaining a focus on higher-margin products.
Question: "What are the sustainable gross margins we can expect to see moving forward?"
Answer: We expect our sustainable gross margins to remain around 12-14% moving forward. Our current operational efficiencies and product mix support this target, and we plan to maintain strong EBITDA margins above 8%.
Question: "What is the reason behind the significant growth in other expenses?"
Answer: The rise in other expenses is largely due to the expansion of our copper operations and the new TKD facility, which incurred additional logistics and administrative costs. These increases are reflective of our growth investments and should normalize as our capacity utilization improves.
Question: "What is the current utilization rate of the new plant?"
Answer: The current utilization rate of the new plant is approximately 55%. We've produced around 5,000 tons from this facility in the last quarter, contributing positively to our operational performance.
Question: "Can you provide an update on the planned CAPEX for the second half of FY '26?"
Answer: We plan to incur a CAPEX of approximately INR 20 crores for lead and INR 35 crores for the copper segment in H2 FY '26. This is crucial for sustaining our growth trajectory and capacity expansion plans.
Question: "What are your volume expectations for lead in H2 FY '26?"
Answer: We expect total lead volumes to reach approximately 70,000 tons across the next two quarters. This projection is based on the ramp-up of our new capacities and meeting our contract obligations.
Question: "How do you view the potential growth for lithium-ion battery recycling?"
Answer: We are exploring the lithium-ion recycling space and aim to be fully operational by 2027. Our partnership with ACE Green Recycling is key to our R&D efforts, and we anticipate valuable insights to emerge from that collaboration.
This summary captures the core questions and comprehensive responses from the earnings call within the specified character limit.
| MEGHA CHOUDHARI | 0.07% |
| Independent Directors | 0.06% |
| PRIYANKA PAWAN BANSAL | 0.01% |
| VAISHNAVI REDDY | 0% |
Distribution across major stakeholders
Distribution across major institutional holders
| 4.4% |
| 595 |
| 570 |
| 503 |
| 492 |
| 558 |
| 428 |
| Profit Before exceptional items and Tax | 36.4% | 46 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 18 |
| Total profit before tax | 36.4% | 46 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 18 |
| Current tax | 58.7% | 13 | 8.56 | 5.46 | 4.95 | 6.03 | 4.66 |
| Deferred tax | -355.2% | -0.32 | 0.71 | -1.21 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.24 |
| Total tax | 32.9% | 12 | 9.28 | 4.25 | 5 | 6.08 | 4.9 |
| Total profit (loss) for period | 37.5% | 34 | 25 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
| Other comp. income net of taxes | - | 0 | 0 | -0.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Comprehensive Income | 37.5% | 34 | 25 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
| Earnings Per Share, Basic | 36% | 11.5 | 8.72 | 5.91 | 5.03 | 5.92 | 5.135 |
| Earnings Per Share, Diluted | 36% | 11.5 | 8.72 | 5.61 | 4.71 | 5.675 | 4.96 |
| 4.3% |
| 25 |
| 24 |
| 22 |
| 20 |
| 16 |
| 20 |
| Finance costs | -26.7% | 12 | 16 | 6.84 | 8.44 | 4.51 | 9.95 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 21.7% | 11 | 9.22 | 10 | 8.99 | 8.39 | 7.87 |
| Other expenses | 9.7% | 80 | 73 | 72 | 62 | 32 | 36 |
| Total Expenses | 31.8% | 1,947 | 1,477 | 1,410 | 1,395 | 994 | 1,202 |
| Profit Before exceptional items and Tax | 64.7% | 85 | 52 | 66 | 64 | 14 | 21 |
| Total profit before tax | 64.7% | 85 | 52 | 66 | 64 | 14 | 21 |
| Current tax | 66.7% | 21 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 3.7 | 4.82 |
| Deferred tax | -11.4% | -1.44 | -1.19 | -0.49 | -0.94 | -0.7 | 0.07 |
| Total tax | 72.7% | 20 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 4.88 |
| Total profit (loss) for period | 64.1% | 65 | 40 | 49 | 48 | 11 | 16 |
| Other comp. income net of taxes | -16.3% | -0.14 | 0.02 | -0.05 | 0.11 | 0.28 | 0.1 |
| Total Comprehensive Income | 64.1% | 65 | 40 | 49 | 48 | 11 | 16 |
| Earnings Per Share, Basic | 49.3% | 24.69 | 16.865 | 21.16 | 20.7525 | 4.635 | 7.32 |
| Earnings Per Share, Diluted | 43.1% | 23.63 | 16.815 | 21.16 | 20.7525 | 4.635 | 7.32 |
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| 40 |
| Total non-current financial assets | 8.3% | 53 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 42 | 42 |
| Total non-current assets | 3.5% | 270 | 261 | 228 | 183 | 157 | 151 |
| Total assets | 5.9% | 774 | 731 | 566 | 470 | 468 | 434 |
| Borrowings, non-current | 0% | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5.98 |
| Total non-current financial liabilities | 0% | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5.98 |
| Provisions, non-current | -100% | 1 | 1.02 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Total non-current liabilities | -0.3% | 4.05 | 4.06 | 3.75 | 3.79 | 5.78 | 6.76 |
| Borrowings, current | -68.7% | 32 | 100 | 139 | 91 | 187 | 136 |
| Total current financial liabilities | -58.2% | 52 | 123 | 154 | 101 | 193 | 145 |
| Provisions, current | 1212.7% | 8.01 | 0.37 | 12 | 1.71 | 1.27 | 0.32 |
| Current tax liabilities | -140.5% | 0 | 3.47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total current liabilities | -42.6% | 75 | 130 | 167 | 111 | 199 | 173 |
| Total liabilities | -41.4% | 79 | 134 | 171 | 115 | 205 | 180 |
| Equity share capital | 7.7% | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Total equity | 16.2% | 695 | 598 | 396 | 355 | 263 | 254 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 5.9% | 774 | 731 | 566 | 470 | 468 | 434 |
| Proceeds from sales of PPE |
| -229.1% |
| 0.29 |
| 1.55 |
| 0.48 |
| 0.27 |
| - |
| - |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | 166.7% | 89 | 34 | 53 | 14 | - | - |
| Purchase of investment property | - | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | - | - |
| Interest received | 309.1% | 2.15 | 0.45 | 0.07 | 0.07 | - | - |
| Other inflows (outflows) of cash | 189.9% | 19 | -19.02 | 1.38 | -0.77 | - | - |
| Net Cashflows From Investing Activities | -31.5% | -67.49 | -51.09 | -90.42 | -14.36 | - | - |
| Proceeds from issuing shares | 300% | 185 | 47 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Proceeds from issuing other equity instruments | -105% | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Proceeds from borrowings | - | 0 | 0 | 38 | -38.33 | - | - |
| Repayments of borrowings | -120.6% | -8.68 | 48 | 2.79 | 0 | - | - |
| Dividends paid | 14.6% | 6.51 | 5.81 | 2.91 | 1.45 | - | - |
| Interest paid | -26.7% | 12 | 16 | 0 | 8.44 | - | - |
| Other inflows (outflows) of cash | - | 0 | 0 | -6.84 | 0 | - | - |
| Net Cashflows from Financing Activities | 4933.3% | 175 | -2.6 | 25 | -48.22 | - | - |
| Net change in cash and cash eq. | 170% | 28 | 11 | -0.66 | 0.62 | - | - |
Analysis of Pondy Oxides & Chemicals's financial performance, highlighting revenue trends, growth patterns, and key metrics through quarterly analysis.
Last Updated: Sep 30, 2025
| Description | Share | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 85.5% | 547.8 Cr |
| Copper | 13.1% | 83.6 Cr |
| Others | 1.4% | 9 Cr |
| Total | 640.4 Cr |