Hardcastle & Waud Mfg Co Ltd
Incorporated in 1945, Hardcastle & Waud's business activity currently consists of Industrial Chemicals, Investments and Leasing.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 57.0 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 839
- High / Low ₹ 1,048 / 602
- Stock P/E 11.6
- Book Value ₹ 746
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 11.2 %
- ROE 10.2 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Stock is trading at 1.12 times its book value
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Tax rate seems low
- Company has a low return on equity of 6.47% over last 3 years.
- Contingent liabilities of Rs.25.4 Cr.
- Working capital days have increased from 32.9 days to 137 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.
Peer comparison
Commodities Chemicals Chemicals & Petrochemicals Specialty Chemicals
Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.14 | 5.47 | 8.19 | 4.21 | 2.89 | 3.52 | 3.19 | 4.16 | 3.91 | 5.43 | 5.91 | 10.61 | |
| 3.62 | 3.48 | 2.95 | 2.64 | 2.53 | 2.05 | 2.29 | 1.92 | 2.15 | 2.16 | 2.77 | 4.91 | |
| Operating Profit | -0.48 | 1.99 | 5.24 | 1.57 | 0.36 | 1.47 | 0.90 | 2.24 | 1.76 | 3.27 | 3.14 | 5.70 |
| OPM % | -15.29% | 36.38% | 63.98% | 37.29% | 12.46% | 41.76% | 28.21% | 53.85% | 45.01% | 60.22% | 53.13% | 53.72% |
| 1.93 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.13 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.49 | |
| Interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Depreciation | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.59 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.72 | 0.78 |
| Profit before tax | 1.13 | 1.66 | 5.04 | 1.31 | 0.18 | 1.24 | 0.57 | 1.85 | 1.30 | 3.02 | 2.79 | 5.41 |
| Tax % | -15.93% | 689.76% | 19.84% | 16.03% | 38.89% | 26.61% | 98.25% | 31.35% | 16.15% | 14.57% | 53.41% | 8.69% |
| 1.30 | -9.79 | 4.04 | 1.09 | 0.12 | 0.90 | 0.01 | 1.27 | 1.10 | 2.58 | 1.29 | 4.93 | |
| EPS in Rs | 19.13 | -144.08 | 59.46 | 16.04 | 1.77 | 13.25 | 0.15 | 18.69 | 16.19 | 37.97 | 18.98 | 72.55 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 7% |
| 5 Years: | 27% |
| 3 Years: | 39% |
| TTM: | 80% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 10% |
| 5 Years: | 246% |
| 3 Years: | 65% |
| TTM: | 276% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 11% |
| 5 Years: | 28% |
| 3 Years: | 30% |
| 1 Year: | 18% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 4% |
| 5 Years: | 5% |
| 3 Years: | 6% |
| Last Year: | 10% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 |
| Reserves | 44.88 | 35.07 | 34.95 | 36.09 | 36.13 | 34.42 | 34.23 | 39.54 | 41.08 | 43.80 | 44.84 | 50.03 |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.25 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 2.39 | 3.65 | 2.48 | 2.42 | 2.48 | 2.50 | 2.55 | 3.31 | 1.55 | 1.44 | 3.15 | 3.24 | |
| Total Liabilities | 47.95 | 39.40 | 38.11 | 39.19 | 39.54 | 37.65 | 37.46 | 43.53 | 43.31 | 45.92 | 48.67 | 53.95 |
| 7.44 | 7.14 | 9.53 | 9.41 | 10.38 | 11.12 | 19.31 | 19.71 | 20.22 | 19.65 | 20.52 | 20.24 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.19 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.27 | 0.24 | 0.10 | 0.03 | 0.47 | 0.22 | 0.26 |
| Investments | 24.55 | 25.31 | 19.71 | 20.41 | 19.91 | 16.05 | 13.04 | 13.68 | 19.59 | 23.06 | 26.45 | 27.22 |
| 15.96 | 6.95 | 8.68 | 9.35 | 9.25 | 10.21 | 4.87 | 10.04 | 3.47 | 2.74 | 1.48 | 6.23 | |
| Total Assets | 47.95 | 39.40 | 38.11 | 39.19 | 39.54 | 37.65 | 37.46 | 43.53 | 43.31 | 45.92 | 48.67 | 53.95 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.25 | 0.58 | -1.65 | -0.60 | 0.65 | 0.16 | 1.35 | 3.21 | -2.96 | 3.08 | 0.69 | -3.86 | |
| -17.10 | -0.75 | 1.55 | 0.53 | -0.89 | -0.25 | -1.25 | -3.11 | 3.07 | -1.55 | -2.40 | 4.54 | |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.25 | -0.20 | -0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0.15 | -0.18 | -0.10 | -0.07 | 0.01 | -0.29 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 1.54 | -1.71 | 0.68 |
| Free Cash Flow | 16.95 | 0.54 | -2.55 | -0.71 | -0.66 | -0.44 | 0.50 | 2.38 | -4.03 | 2.53 | -0.70 | -3.34 |
| CFO/OP | -3,617% | 40% | -31% | -20% | 139% | 10% | 152% | 164% | -147% | 107% | 45% | -63% |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 49.98 | 28.03 | 15.60 | 29.48 | 45.47 | 26.96 | 73.23 | 21.94 | 10.27 | 0.00 | 37.67 | 9.98 |
| Inventory Days | 1.88 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.64 | 9.86 | 131.81 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Days Payable | 20.70 | 0.00 | 9.86 | 40.56 | ||||||||
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 31.17 | 28.03 | 15.60 | 32.12 | 45.47 | 118.21 | 73.23 | 21.94 | 10.27 | 0.00 | 37.67 | 9.98 |
| Working Capital Days | -211.56 | -123.45 | -82.45 | -156.06 | -291.75 | -162.80 | 136.16 | 617.69 | 205.37 | -8.07 | -30.26 | 136.92 |
| ROCE % | 3.09% | 4.08% | 14.12% | 3.62% | 0.49% | 3.43% | 1.63% | 4.87% | 3.15% | 7.00% | 6.31% | 11.24% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
39m - Submitted Regulation 74(5) certificate for quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- Closure of Trading Window 24 Jun
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Directorate
30 May - Independent Director Sunil Kantilal Trivedi retired after second 5-year term ended 29 May 2026.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Retirement
30 May - Mr. Sunil Kantilal Trivedi retired as Independent Director on 29 May 2026 after completing second term.
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Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance
22 May - Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for FY ended 31 March 2026; no non-compliances or penalties reported.
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Business Overview:[1][2]
HWMCL is in the business of Trading of Industrial Chemicals, Investments and Leasing. It produces powder paints for coatings (used in consumer durables), along with varnishes and synthetic resins. It is the exclusive India marketer for WD-40 products and has a joint venture with Soudal Belgium to manufacture adhesives, sealants, and roofing compounds.