Welcast Steels Ltd
Incorporated in 1972, Welcast Steels Ltd manufactures High Chrome Grinding Media balls
- Market Cap ₹ 54.9 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 858
- High / Low ₹ 1,398 / 835
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ 566
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE -1.97 %
- ROE -1.60 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of -10.8% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 6.13% over last 3 years.
- Debtor days have increased from 28.4 to 35.6 days.
* 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.
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Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237.90 | 203.36 | 119.62 | 201.32 | 233.85 | 269.62 | 150.02 | 97.95 | 85.97 | 93.92 | 91.07 | 84.50 | 87.32 | |
| 231.80 | 201.64 | 119.12 | 198.57 | 230.75 | 266.01 | 149.12 | 98.00 | 85.92 | 89.33 | 86.57 | 85.63 | 88.42 | |
| Operating Profit | 6.10 | 1.72 | 0.50 | 2.75 | 3.10 | 3.61 | 0.90 | -0.05 | 0.05 | 4.59 | 4.50 | -1.13 | -1.10 |
| OPM % | 2.56% | 0.85% | 0.42% | 1.37% | 1.33% | 1.34% | 0.60% | -0.05% | 0.06% | 4.89% | 4.94% | -1.34% | -1.26% |
| 0.40 | 0.96 | 0.43 | 0.61 | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.81 | 0.46 | 0.72 | 0.42 | 3.55 | 1.69 | -1.33 | |
| Interest | 0.65 | 0.62 | 0.30 | 0.13 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.38 | 0.23 | 1.71 | 0.30 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| Depreciation | 1.47 | 1.77 | 0.95 | 0.82 | 0.90 | 0.84 | 1.34 | 1.43 | 1.08 | 0.90 | 0.75 | 0.79 | 0.78 |
| Profit before tax | 4.38 | 0.29 | -0.32 | 2.41 | 2.26 | 2.78 | -0.06 | -1.40 | -0.54 | 2.40 | 7.00 | -0.35 | -3.28 |
| Tax % | 32.19% | 106.90% | -3.12% | 26.56% | 29.65% | 33.81% | 366.67% | 30.00% | -9.26% | -10.42% | 25.14% | -2.86% | |
| 2.98 | -0.03 | -0.31 | 1.77 | 1.59 | 1.84 | -0.26 | -1.82 | -0.49 | 2.64 | 5.25 | -0.34 | -3.22 | |
| EPS in Rs | 46.69 | -0.47 | -4.86 | 27.73 | 24.91 | 28.83 | -4.07 | -28.52 | -7.68 | 41.37 | 82.26 | -5.33 | -50.45 |
| Dividend Payout % | 10.74% | -426.67% | -41.29% | 7.23% | 8.05% | 8.70% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.06% | 3.05% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | -8% |
| 5 Years: | -11% |
| 3 Years: | -1% |
| TTM: | 1% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | -14% |
| 3 Years: | -11% |
| TTM: | -116% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 8% |
| 5 Years: | 20% |
| 3 Years: | 2% |
| 1 Year: | -38% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 3% |
| 5 Years: | 3% |
| 3 Years: | 6% |
| Last Year: | -2% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 |
| Reserves | 30.41 | 30.11 | 29.56 | 31.25 | 32.65 | 34.38 | 33.78 | 32.12 | 31.88 | 34.67 | 39.67 | 39.09 | 35.50 |
| 3.25 | 9.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 | 1.20 | 4.00 | 3.47 | 2.84 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 17.32 | 9.69 | 6.98 | 15.77 | 16.92 | 18.82 | 11.96 | 5.28 | 7.54 | 10.89 | 9.51 | 7.94 | 11.02 | |
| Total Liabilities | 51.62 | 49.49 | 37.18 | 47.66 | 55.21 | 55.04 | 50.38 | 41.51 | 42.90 | 46.20 | 49.82 | 47.67 | 47.16 |
| 6.17 | 5.24 | 4.51 | 4.59 | 4.29 | 6.66 | 7.90 | 6.54 | 7.34 | 4.59 | 4.18 | 3.88 | 3.55 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 1.61 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 17.05 | 18.65 | 16.81 | 21.16 |
| 45.45 | 44.25 | 32.67 | 42.91 | 49.31 | 48.32 | 42.48 | 34.97 | 35.56 | 24.47 | 26.99 | 26.98 | 22.45 | |
| Total Assets | 51.62 | 49.49 | 37.18 | 47.66 | 55.21 | 55.04 | 50.38 | 41.51 | 42.90 | 46.20 | 49.82 | 47.67 | 47.16 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.70 | -4.79 | 10.08 | 0.59 | -2.30 | 5.65 | -0.20 | 2.20 | 2.78 | 17.25 | 3.81 | -3.74 | |
| -0.47 | -1.03 | -0.13 | -1.04 | -2.05 | -1.19 | -1.86 | 0.29 | -1.31 | -14.65 | -1.11 | 2.83 | |
| 0.96 | 5.69 | -9.49 | -0.03 | 4.41 | -4.31 | 2.26 | -0.81 | -0.81 | -4.47 | -0.16 | -0.21 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -0.21 | -0.12 | 0.47 | -0.48 | 0.07 | 0.15 | 0.20 | 1.68 | 0.67 | -1.86 | 2.54 | -1.13 |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 5.25 | 14.25 | 18.86 | 12.33 | 20.48 | 17.04 | 22.80 | 52.13 | 46.66 | 20.87 | 28.70 | 35.64 |
| Inventory Days | 40.70 | 55.01 | 62.32 | 48.35 | 48.24 | 44.95 | 83.04 | 63.63 | 106.78 | 85.34 | 83.16 | 73.10 |
| Days Payable | 32.35 | 17.26 | 16.97 | 34.54 | 30.85 | 22.08 | 25.19 | 12.98 | 33.98 | 46.70 | 49.91 | 35.92 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 13.60 | 52.00 | 64.21 | 26.14 | 37.86 | 39.91 | 80.65 | 102.78 | 119.46 | 59.51 | 61.95 | 72.81 |
| Working Capital Days | 27.09 | 34.77 | 57.94 | 38.29 | 32.84 | 29.50 | 48.42 | 63.80 | 88.22 | 38.40 | 44.85 | 56.46 |
| ROCE % | 14.83% | 1.94% | -0.09% | 8.18% | 7.75% | 8.70% | -0.13% | -2.73% | -0.87% | 12.14% | 17.32% | -1.97% |
Documents
Announcements
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Board Meeting Outcome for Unaudited Financial Result For The Quarter /Half Year Ended September 30, 2025 As Per Regulation 33 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
5 Nov - Unaudited Q2/H1 Sep 30,2025: H1 loss Rs352.58L; exceptional Rs299.24L; factory closing 15-Dec-2025.
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Unaudited Financial Result For The Quarter /Half Year Ended September 30, 2025 As Per Regulation 33 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
5 Nov - Factory closing 15 Dec 2025; exceptional expense Rs299.24 lakh; Q2 loss Rs323.16 lakh, H1 loss Rs352.58 lakh.
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Board Meeting Intimation for The Approval Of Unaudited Financial Results For The Quarter/Half Year Ended On 30Th September, 2025.
29 Oct - Board to meet 5 Nov 2025 to approve unaudited results for quarter/half ended 30 Sep 2025.
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Announcement Under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Updates
15 Oct - 15 Oct 2025: Welcast Steels permanently closes Peenya factory; corrects script code to 504988.
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Announcement Under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Updates (Permanent Close Down Of The Industrial Establishment)
15 Oct - Permanent closure of Peenya factory effective 15-Dec-2025; unit contributed ~Rs84.50 crore (100%) turnover.
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Business Overview:[1]
Company is an MSME and majority-owned subsidiary of AIA Engineering Limited which is in the same line of business.