Ester Industries Ltd
Incorporated in 1985, Ester Industries Ltd is a manufacturer of polyester film and engineering plastics.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 932 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 95.5
- High / Low ₹ 156 / 68.6
- Stock P/E 213
- Book Value ₹ 97.3
- Dividend Yield 0.63 %
- ROCE 3.42 %
- ROE 0.47 %
- Face Value ₹ 5.00
Pros
- Stock is trading at 0.98 times its book value
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 1.05% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of -0.40% over last 3 years.
- Contingent liabilities of Rs.504 Cr.
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Quarterly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 895 | 768 | 703 | 807 | 1,028 | 1,039 | 992 | 1,110 | 1,077 | 855 | 1,070 | 1,045 | |
| 823 | 696 | 660 | 740 | 919 | 848 | 756 | 937 | 977 | 858 | 951 | 974 | |
| Operating Profit | 72 | 72 | 43 | 66 | 109 | 191 | 236 | 173 | 101 | -3 | 120 | 71 |
| OPM % | 8% | 9% | 6% | 8% | 11% | 18% | 24% | 16% | 9% | -0% | 11% | 7% |
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 60 | 142 | 25 | 14 | 14 | |
| Interest | 37 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 30 | 37 | 36 | 35 |
| Depreciation | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Profit before tax | 5 | 7 | -16 | 7 | 47 | 139 | 190 | 171 | 173 | -57 | 55 | 8 |
| Tax % | 21% | 33% | -33% | 29% | 34% | 28% | 25% | 19% | 7% | -24% | 26% | 42% |
| 4 | 5 | -11 | 5 | 31 | 100 | 142 | 139 | 161 | -43 | 41 | 4 | |
| EPS in Rs | 0.61 | 0.55 | -1.28 | 0.63 | 3.73 | 11.93 | 17.04 | 16.65 | 19.31 | -4.61 | 4.31 | 0.45 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 21% | 20% | 20% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 56% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 3% |
| 5 Years: | 1% |
| 3 Years: | -1% |
| TTM: | -2% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | -2% |
| 5 Years: | -50% |
| 3 Years: | -70% |
| TTM: | -89% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 5% |
| 5 Years: | -8% |
| 3 Years: | -10% |
| 1 Year: | -21% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 10% |
| 5 Years: | 7% |
| 3 Years: | 0% |
| Last Year: | 0% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Equity Capital | 31 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 47 | 47 | 49 |
| Reserves | 242 | 252 | 235 | 242 | 273 | 366 | 475 | 587 | 733 | 779 | 861 | 901 |
| 376 | 316 | 310 | 307 | 248 | 156 | 208 | 320 | 386 | 367 | 300 | 334 | |
| 66 | 80 | 94 | 114 | 103 | 127 | 139 | 153 | 116 | 99 | 107 | 121 | |
| Total Liabilities | 715 | 689 | 681 | 704 | 665 | 691 | 864 | 1,101 | 1,276 | 1,292 | 1,316 | 1,405 |
| 399 | 385 | 416 | 399 | 387 | 364 | 377 | 388 | 371 | 397 | 406 | 388 | |
| CWIP | 12 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 78 | 82 | 39 | 34 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 181 | 424 | 442 | 510 | 545 |
| 304 | 280 | 263 | 304 | 275 | 304 | 367 | 513 | 403 | 371 | 360 | 438 | |
| Total Assets | 715 | 689 | 681 | 704 | 665 | 691 | 864 | 1,101 | 1,276 | 1,292 | 1,316 | 1,405 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 81 | 50 | 51 | 117 | 172 | 151 | 79 | 138 | 66 | 80 | 53 | |
| -36 | -20 | -11 | -15 | -23 | -51 | -154 | -122 | -156 | -37 | -103 | -105 | |
| -18 | -75 | -38 | -36 | -94 | -120 | 3 | 65 | 24 | 43 | -54 | 31 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 14 | -14 | -0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 72 | -77 | -21 |
| Free Cash Flow | 32 | 58 | 36 | 36 | 91 | 129 | 105 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 65 | 34 |
| CFO/OP | 96% | 115% | 115% | 77% | 117% | 107% | 83% | 78% | 147% | -2,654% | 69% | 82% |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Debtor Days | 48 | 53 | 60 | 67 | 44 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 |
| Inventory Days | 74 | 96 | 92 | 77 | 65 | 65 | 98 | 110 | 73 | 69 | 69 | 84 |
| Days Payable | 11 | 18 | 15 | 26 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 34 | 14 | 22 | 18 | 25 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 111 | 131 | 137 | 118 | 97 | 88 | 126 | 140 | 106 | 93 | 96 | 103 |
| Working Capital Days | -6 | 0 | -16 | -22 | 10 | 39 | 52 | 65 | 13 | -21 | 24 | 39 |
| ROCE % | 7% | 7% | 3% | 7% | 14% | 29% | 32% | 17% | 7% | -3% | 7% | 3% |
Insights
In beta| Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Documents
Announcements
- Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Earnings Call Transcript 21 May
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Audio Recording Of Earnings Call For Investors And Analysts
15 May - Audio recording of 15 May 2026 earnings call for Q4 and FY2026 financial performance shared.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
15 May - Copy of Newspaper Advertisement with respect to Audited Financial Results for the Quarter and financial year ended 31st March 2026.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Press Release / Media Release (Revised)
14 May - Ester reported FY26 results; consolidated revenue rose 7.2%, PAT ₹7.9 crore, and secured ₹165.25 crore warrants.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Monitoring Agency Report
14 May - CRISIL report for March 2026: Rs174.99 crore warrants, Rs25.30 crore utilized, Rs149.69 crore unutilized.
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Business Overview:[1]
EIL is an ISO certified leading manufacturer of
Polyester Film, Speciality Polymers and
rPET in India.